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7/24/08 News & Notes

Post author By Darren Heitner
Post date July 24, 2008

Gerard Haran

Gerard Haran was put back in the lineup after his brief rest period. In his return, Gerard came back in style by going 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs and 1 run. With Gerard’s help, the Bears managed to squeeze by Southern Maryland in the bottom of the 9^th by a score of 5-4. Oh ya, did we mention Gerard’s hit was also a home run?

Robert Lara

Robert Lara and the AZL Padres had Wednesday the 23^rd off. They will now be playing on 7 games in the next 8 days.

Dan Leatherman

The Hagerstown Suns continue to play without asking for the help of Dan. They did manage to pull out a 4-2 win against the Greenville Drive, though, with Kyle Gunderson getting the save. You may start to hear Gunderson’s name more often around these parts. Anyway, after three days rest for Dan, we should be expecting to see him play soon.

Name	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	SLG	OBP	E
Haran	.278	39	126	15	35	9	0	4	25	12	34	0	.444	.343	2

Name	AVG	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	SLG	OBP
Lara	.362	21	69	8	25	1	0	1	18	17	9	0	.500	.420

Name	W-L	ERA	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	OPP	AB
Leatherman	1-1	2.89	15	2	28.0	23	9	6	33	.229	100

Tags Dan Leatherman, gerard haran, Robert Lara

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.