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Endorsements Golf Sports Business

Next to be Bagged

Guest contribution by loyal reader and current Q2 intern, Michael Goldman. When Tiger Woods returns to the golf course in 2009 there will be a new logo adorning his bag, a coveted spot that Buick has held since 2000.  General Motors, the automobile company that owns Buick, recently announced the end of their 9-year endorsement […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

11/24/08 News & Notes

11/21/08 SE Missouri State (Rodney Hamilton) (1-2) vs. Culver-Stockton Southeast Missouri put five players in double figures on the way to an 89-50 win over Culver-Stockton. The visiting Wildcats stayed in the game for 15-minutes but the Redhawks pulled out of a 28-28 tie with 4:38 remaining, to go on a 16-4 run to take […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

Eye of the Tiger

There’s something special unfolding in a small southern town that hasn’t been relevant since the days of the cotton trade. Once the joke of the college basketball world, the Savannah State University Tigers have started the season 4-0. With resounding victories over Brewton-Parker, North Florida, Coastal Carolina and New Orleans, what seemed impossible only a […]

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MLB Players MLB Teams

White Sox Sign Cuban Star Viciedo

The White Sox, who have always found a niche in signing Cuban players, have done it again. Chicago has agreed to terms on a deal with 19-year-old Infielder/outfielder Dayan Viciedo (pending a physical) who had 36 home runs and 162 RBI with a .287 batting average over four years (327 games) of play in Cuba’s […]

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Headline Interview With The Agent

Interview With The Agent: Heather MacKenzie

Heather MacKenzie received her law degree from Duke University Law School and undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. With over 15 years of legal experience in the US and in Germany, Ms. MacKenzie is well-qualified to represent athletes in the international sports market. She is a State of North Carolina certified sports […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

At home this weekend against The Citadel, away next week against FSU, and then the SEC Championship vs. Alabama.  Can the Florida Gators pull it off and return to the National Championship game?  If so, it will be in my backyard of Miami, Florida.  Dynasty is real happy about Dan Leatherman re-signing with the Nats.  […]

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Sports Agents

Jason Levien – Future Kings Asst GM

By creating SportsAgentBlog.com, I have had the opportunity to network with quite a few agents.  I value all of the relationships that have been created very dearly.  I especially enjoy when I am able to meet up with my colleagues in person.  This past summer, while I was down in Miami promoting the nightlife scene […]

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Sports Business

IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

What: The 2008 IMG Intercollegiate Athletics Forum Where: Intercontinental, The Barclay in New York City, NY (map) When: December 10th and 11th Topics: Maximizing sports marketing revenue by tapping into fan affinity to create a competitive market place Future of college sports media and the role of new media Academic reform guidelines and enforcement Challenges […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

11/21/08 News & Notes

11/19/08 Arkansas State (Elwyn McRoy) (2-1) vs. Murray State Arkansas State (2-1) used a strong second-half performance and got 28 points from its bench to overcome a five-point halftime deficit and defeat Murray State (1-1) 55-47 Wednesday night at the Convocation Center in a non-conference men’s basketball game. The Red Wolves won their second straight […]

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Contract Negotiation

STAY OUT OF IT!!!

There has been some talk recently that the MLBPA is suggesting or pressuring C.C. Sabathia to accept the Yankees offer of 6 years and $140 million. For the MLBPA to even get involved in this issue sets a horrible precedent for baseball and its players. I understand that the MLBPA exists to watch out for […]