Thanks to everyone who voted in the Presidential election. No matter the party you are registered with nor the presidential candidate you voted for, it is important that you let your voice be heard by submitting a ballot. And hopefully, no matter if the candidate(s) you voted for won or not, you woke up Wednesday morning with an appreciation for America and our system of governance. One last note – my State of Florida seriously needs to get its act together. I am tired of Florida being the laughingstock of America when it comes to elections. Now on to more important matters. Here are this week’s Forbes articles: (1) Reebok-CCM Hockey Takes Aim At Competitor For “False Helmet Safety Claims”; (2) Mix Together Fantasy Sports, The Stock Market, Las Vegas…And Brag About It; and (3) Running Back Ray Rice Plans For The Future; Invests In Sports Training System. And here are some more links for your enjoyment:
Baseball
- It’s better for the brothers than being decertified by the union [Sources: MLB players’ union to censure agents Seth and Sam Levinson in wake of Melky Cabrera cover up].
- Son of Priority Sports founder Mark Bartelstein [Michigan basketball names Josh Bartelstein captain for 2012-13 season].
- After much was made of a “relationship” with Wasserman agent Thad Foucher [UCLA’s Kyle Anderson cleared to play by NCAA].
- From a Twitter user who was “blocked” by Canter [NFL Agent David Canter Engages Critical Fans, How Does That Help His Clients?].
- His agent is still trying to figure it out [Stanford Routt and his agent are shocked the Chiefs cut him].
- So shady (and not the LeSean McCoy type) [Sports agent Jenson pocketed $400,000, ran up credit bills, documents say].
Golf
- He worked the last 13 years at Titleist [Lagardère Unlimited Golf Hires Rick Nelson As Golf Player Manager].
Sports Law
- I definitely plan on reading this [The NCAA’s Indirect Regulation of Lawyer-Agents: In Direct Conflict with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct].
