One week away from elections. I have already submitted my ballot (via absentee ballot). Whether you vote for McCain/Palin, Obama/Biden, or another ticket, just make sure that you go out and vote next Tuesday. Let your voice be heard. Many athletes and a few agents have announced their intentions well before voting day. The sports […]
Month: October 2008
Eric R. Wiesel went to California State University, Sacramento and Lincoln Law School before joining the law firm of Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime. He is a partner at the firm and heads its sports practice with an NBA, WNBA, and NFLPA license. Two of his more notable clients are Rebekkah Brunson (All-Star and US […]
A little over a year ago, I reported on the internal struggles over at CSMG headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The company was spending a lot of money being on projects that had not yet amounted to anything worthwhile and the company was split over whether to focus more on contractual negotiations or marketing deals. Meanwhile, […]
We were happy with Norm Duke winning an ESPY for Bowler of the Year, but we are even more pleased to announce Duke’s most recent victory, making him the first player in PBA history to win three consecutive Majors. Here is the PBA.com press release: Norm Duke became the first player in PBA history to […]
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B-Diddy Chooses China
Another athlete is choosing to head overseas instead of staying local in North America, yet this time it is his shoe deal that he is taking overseas. The Los Angeles Clippers summer acquisition, Baron Davis, has decided to leave his previous sponsorship deal with Reebokand represent the Chinese brand Li Ning. Davis is not the […]
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NBA: Southeast Division Previews
Atlanta Hawks Matt McHale: Basketbawful Hoopinion: Peachtree Hoops Charlotte Bobcats BrettL: Queen City Hoops Ziggy: BobcatsPlanet Miami Heat Darren Heitner: SportsAgentBlog.com Gregory Broome: The Peninsula is Mightier Orlando Magic Ben: Third Quarter Collapse Washington Wizards Rashad: Hoops Addict HoopsAvenue: HoopsAvenue Mike Prada: Bullets Forever Truth: Truth About It Dot Net Also see links to all […]
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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
Taking a break from studying for the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination), which is a part of the bar exam that every future lawyer must take to become accredited. It should not be all that difficult, but it is two weeks away and I might as well get ready for it. Meanwhile, three hours south […]
If you saw the bottom line Wednesday on ESPN you might have noticed that David Beckham and his agent are currently in discussion with A.C. Milan, in an attempt to loan Beckham to the Italian club. Some of you might be saying, “Didn’t Beckham just arrive in America? Why is he headed back overseas?” Don’t […]
The wonderfully written site, CelticsBlog, asks us to do a preview for the Miami Heat every year. I give it my best shot, and even include an alternate logo below. Chicks dig alternate logos. Team Name: Miami Heat Last Year’s Record: 15-67 Key Losses: Ricky Davis (to the Clips), Earl Barron (overseas), Alonzo Mourning Key […]
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NBA: Northwest Division Previews
Denver Nuggets Jeremy: Pickaxe and Roll Nick Sclafani: The Nugg Doctor Minnesota Timberwolves Derek Hanson & Staff: TWolves Blog Andrew Thell: Empty the Bench wyn: Canis Hoopus Oklahoma City xphoenix87: BallerBlogger Zorgon: Blue Blitz Royce: The Thunderworld Portland Trail Blazers Mookie: …a stern warning Benjamin Golliver: Blazers Edge Coup and SJ: Rip City Project Utah […]