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2010: Lets Make This Year Count

First of all, I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season and that you are as excited about 2010 as I am. With 2009 in the rear view mirror, I have my hopes set that 2010 will be a big year both as a professional in the industry and as a fan. […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

Lauren Stevens – Miss January 2010

Lauren Stevens was named Miss January 2010 by BrianX.com, an online magazine focusing on travel, dating, nightlife, lifestyle, society, models, humor, interviews, entertainment, and more.  Lauren joins an impressive list of BrianX’s “Divas of the Month.”  The article shows off Lauren’s beauty and personality.  Here is one of the Q&A’s from the piece: When did you […]

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Headline Sports Agents

Nate the Great Returns From Exile

Another contributor takes a stab at the Nate Robinson issue.  This time, the focus is on Nate Robinson, more than his agent’s actions. After spending the previous fourteen games exiled to the bench by Coach Mike D’Antoni, having his agent publicly request a trade, and being fined $25,000 by the NBA for that request, Nate […]

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Headline NBA Players NBA Teams Sports Agents

Nate Robinson Should Question His Agent’s Actions

On December 28th, New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson was fined $25,000 for publicly demanding a trade. NBA policy does not allow players to make trade demands through the media. The NBA considers actions like this “detrimental to the NBA.” However, Robinson never made the demand himself. In fact, it is his desire to remain […]

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Hockey Sports Agents

Rookie Duties: Marlies Classic Recap

Sitting here typing away on my computer, I’m realizing that my body still isn’t back on track from my crazy week of travel. And at the same time, tomorrow I have to start planning my next scouting trip, which should be this upcoming weekend in Port Huron, MI. While all this can be exhausting, it’s […]

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Headline Sports Law

USC Imposes Sanctions On Itself. May Have A Claim Against An Agency.

The effects of our actions have far reaching consequences  This is especially clear when looking at the self-imposed sanctions that USC has adopted with the hope that the NCAA will leave the school alone thereafter. In 2008, we found out that USC basketball player, O.J. Mayo, had accepted $300,000 from a runner associated with BDA […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

Danielle Wolfe Is The #1 College Woman Of The Web

My job entails representing the #1 College Woman of the Web.  How can you beat that?  Danielle Wolfe was selected the #1 College Woman of the Web by G4TV in an episode that aired on December 30, 2009.  Danielle also just released a brand new website at DanielleWolfe.com.  Want to see the clip from the […]

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Contract Negotiation Headline MLB Players MLB Teams

Josh Johnson Wants A 4-Year Deal

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of serving as a guest of Jared Schwartz on my hometown’s main sports radio channel, 560 WQAM.  It was a great conversation where we talked about the future of the Miami Heat (whether Wade, LeBron, and Bosh was a possibility), Josh Johnson’s future with the Florida Marlins, and the […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (1/1/2010)

This is the first Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up of the new year.  The column is one of the favorites for readers and there is no threat of it leaving.  However, I was close to scrapping it for this week.  I had collected a great number of interesting stories, only to have my browser crash yesterday.  […]

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Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams

Jason Bay Hits It Big With the Mets

Jason Bay hit .267 with 36 home runs and 119 RBI in the 2009 season with the Boston Red Sox. On the back of this performance, Bay has earned himself a new contract with a new team. This time, it’s a 4 year, $66 million contract with the New York Mets. This is not the […]