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On To The Next One: Jake Gardiner

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman, Jake Gardiner, is in the final year of his three-year entry-level deal.  It should thus come as no surprise that the former Wisconsin Badger recently swapped agents as he nears a new contract this upcoming off-season.  Whether it is the NHL, NFL, or any of the other major professional leagues, it […]

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CAA Adds Under Armour’s Walker Jones Who Joins Coaches Division

Sports agent, Jimmy Sexton, leads Creative Artists Agency’s Coaches Division.  Referred to as college football’s most powerful agent by Sports Illustrated, Sexton will be distributing a little bit more of the workload these days.  This week, the agency added Under Armour’s Walker Jones, as reported by Michael Smith of Sports Business Journal. Jones — the […]

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CAA Sports Lands Top-Rated CB Justin Gilbert

Creative Artists Agency has been relatively quiet so far during the current player-agent signing period, but the mega agency recently signed Oklahoma State cornerback, Justin Gilbert.  Agent Jimmy Sexton will represent the Huntsville, Texas native. Sexton — one of the more recognizable sports agents in the world  also represents college football coaches Nick Saban (Alabama), […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (11/15/2013)

Jamaica was an absolute blast.  Met amazing new people, enjoyed being a part of a fantastic panel on contractual issues and thoroughly enjoyed going on tremendous excursions.  But it’s good to be back in Miami and back to the grind.  Quite a busy week will conclude with (hopefully) some relaxation.  However, before I settle down, […]

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On To The Next One: James Loney

First baseman James Loney has made a change of representation, switching from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to The Legacy Agency.  Loney was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and made his professional debut with the club in 2006.  In 2012, he played for the Boston Red Sox and in 2013 enjoyed a successful season with […]

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On To The Next One: Keenan Allen

The San Diego Chargers used their third round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft on California wide receiver Keenan Allen, who at the time was represented by NFLPA Contract Advisor JT Johnson.  Johnson and his company Atlas Sports Agency had also signed Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter, California quarterback Zach Maynard and NC State cornerback […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/25/2013)

Heading up to West Palm Beach this weekend to celebrate the wedding of one of my best friends.  It will be another nice vacation, especially with the beautiful weather (not really) we have been experiencing in South Florida.  This week on FORBES: (1) College Athletes Should Not Expect Stipends Because The Amateur Model Is More Important; (2) NBA […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/4/2013)

I survived Costa Rica, which I count as a major win.  It was an absolute blast, but it is always nice to come home to a city that you love (Miami).  Tough first loss for the Miami Dolphins this past Monday, and it will be interesting to see how they rebound against the Ravens.  Basketball […]

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Robinson Cano Hopes CAA Sports Can Help Him Get $300 Million+

Several months ago, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano reportedly asked for a contract paying him a total of $300 million over the term of the deal.  And then ESPN’s Buster Olney said that Cano is still looking for $300 million (plus another $5 million) over the course of a 10-year contract.  The Yankees and Cano’s […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (09/27/2013)

Revisiting Gainesville last weekend was a blast, and it is always nice to see the Gators beat up on Tennessee (for the 9th straight time).  This weekend I am in Costa Rica for a good friend’s bachelor party.  A lot of traveling, and who knows when it will end.  This week on FORBES: (1) Former BMX […]