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Wasserman Has Acquired Hockey Agency, Acme World Sports

Wasserman, a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles, has announced the acquisition of hockey agency, Acme World Sports. The announcement was officially made in late June. Wasserman already being the second most valuable sports agency continues to make moves to maintain its standing. Acme has players in both Europe and North […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (7/10/15)

Shalom ladies and gentlemen! I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July weekend and had chance to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team bring home their third World Cup title. For those living under a rock, Carli Lloyd had an incredible 1st half hat trick with the third goal coming from midfield. In the social […]

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Recap: SMWW 2015 NHL Career Conference

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Sports Management Worldwide annual NHL Career Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Attendees got the opportunity to hear from everyone involved in the hockey business from media to general managers and then attended the actual NHL Draft in Sunrise, Florida. There were two agent panels, one […]

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SMWW 2015 NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference

What: SMWW 2015 NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference When: June 25-27, 2015 Where: Fort Lauderdale, Florida & BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida Description Per SMWW website, join Sports Management Worldwide for the SMWW Hockey Conference at the 2015 NHL Draft as BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida,   home of the Florida Panthers, becomes the center of […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/5/2012)

I’m heading up to Gainesville, Florida today for UF vs. LSU weekend.  To say that I cannot wait is a huge understatement.  Allen Iverson on Maccabi Haifa for U.S. games? Okay, let’s see how that turns out. I published a couple of stories on Forbes.com yesterday: 1) 1 In 5 American Parents Spending More Than […]

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2012 NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference

What: 2012 NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference When: June 21 – 23, 2012 Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown and Consol Energy Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) The 2012 NHL Draft Hockey Career Conference is an opportunity to network and gain valuable insight into a variety of sports business careers from those working at the highest level in hockey. This […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/24/2012)

A very diverse wrap-up of links, below.  I hope that everyone has a very enjoyable long Memorial Day weekend.  While there are no football links, the chatter surrounding the pending concussion lawsuits continues and a new issue concerning whether NFL teams colluded to effectively create a salary cap in the uncapped year.  And who can […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/28/11)

Halloween is on Monday, but most people I know are celebrating this Saturday.  Any good costume ideas?  About to jump into speaking season, as I will be traveling to New York Law School next Friday and then hopping on a flight that night so that I can lend my words to the attendees of Arizona […]

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The Salary Cap Effect of The Mike Fisher Trade

If you follow country music, you know a bit about Carrie Underwood. What you may or may not know is that Carrie’s husband is ex-Ottawa Senator and new Nashville Predator Mike Fisher. Lucky for you, this article isn’t about country music. No offense to anyone who enjoys some Garth Brooks. The Predators acquired Fisher on […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/15/2010)

What a week.  If sports agents were not officially under the microscope prior to the Sports Illustrated piece that has consumed the world (check out posts from this week if you have not yet read the story), then there is surely no doubt that the profession is being watched now.  Last weekend in Gainesville was […]