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Book Review: The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live

For the second consecutive book review, I am discussing a book that has nothing to do with being a sports agent.  I promise that the next one on the list will be all the sports agent you can handle.  Anyway, I received The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live directly from author, Robert Tuchman.  He is a fan of the blog, so already, I was a fan of his.  Tuchman worked in the sports event industry for 15 years with TSE Sports & Entertainment (which he founded) and at Premiere Global Sports, which bought TSE in 2006.  The companies are in the business of helping tourists with travel accommodations and ticket needs and seem to be very respected in the industry.  Undoubtedly, Tuchman’s work with the companies allowed him the opportunity to travel to all of the sporting events listed.  I trust his analysis, even if he does plug TSE and Premier Global Sports a heck of a lot throughout the text!

100 sporting eventsThe book goes through each of the 100 sporting events in order from what Tuchman believes is a must see before you die, to the 100th ranked event that you probably should see before you leave Earth.  Not surprisingly, he ranks the Masters at number 1, followed by the World Cup at number 2.  But I was a little surprised to see Army vs. Navy at #5.  Without any offense to our armed services, I would rank a lot of other events he listed above that game.

The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live is a very easy read.  A lot of the information can be skipped over or skimmed until you actually make plans to attend the sporting event or travel to the event’s destination.  My favorite part of the book was the historical and factual information.  For instance, it’s always good to have a reference on hand that lets you know that the longest run from scrimmage in an NFL Super Bowl game was 75 yards by Willie Parker in Super Bowl XL.

Reading the book made me realize that I have a lot of events to look forward to in the future.  I definitely like having a guide of events and places to attend in the future.  It’s nice to know that I have at least been to one of Tuchman’s top 100: #7 World Series, #20 Final Four, and #80 Florida vs. Georgia Football Game.

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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.

2 replies on “Book Review: The 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live”

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A definite great read..Tony Brown

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