“Agents can build expectations so high they can’t be met.” That’s what attorney Bret Adams said in an interview 10 years ago for an article that highlighted how he lucked into his practice of representing coaches, media personalities and artists in contract negotiations. 10 years later and attorney Adams is suing one of his more […]
The following Sports Agent Blog contribution is courtesy of Brandon Thorn. The Good: The Kansas City Chiefs – The Chiefs are one of the most underrated teams in football due to their stout front seven. The Chiefs have all the pieces in place for their 3-4 defensive scheme. Elite pass rushers in Tamba Hali and […]
Ever hear of that little company named IMG Worldwide? You know, the one that Teddy Forstmann purchased for $750 million in 2004? Well that company is expected to receive buyout bids at around $2 billion. And the bids are predicted to start rolling in over the course of the next couple of weeks. It has been […]
Sports Illustrated has its Oklahoma State story, Yahoo! Sports has its Southeastern Conference story. Those two beasts alone are enough to make your eyes tired. The idea of amateurism also is enough to exhaust you — don’t even try to justify the claim that it is a relevant concept in today’s day-and-age. I hope all […]
Last week I focused the discussion on an agent’s fiduciary duties to his/her clients in the Sport Agency Management course I teach at Indiana University. Part of that discussion highlighted the fact that an agent must put his/her interests behind those of the clients, and sometimes, that means forfeiting potential commissions based on a client’s […]
Three football agents had their names listed front-and-center as part of a new investigative report published by the team of Charles Robinson and Rand Getlin at Yahoo! Sports. Those agents are Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports Management, Peter Schaffer of Authentic Athletix and John Phillips, who was formerly the owner of Breakthrough Sports Agency (BTSA), […]
The following is a guest contribution from Ryan Harris. Harris is a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant who works with small businesses and start-ups to design effective social media strategies to jump-start brand growth. He has worked extensively with both B2B and B2C clients on marketing strategy with a focus on product introduction. Sports lovers […]
What: The National Sports Law Institute of Marquette University Law School annual conference – Current Legal and Business Issues Affecting Collegiate, Olympic and International Sport. Where: Marquette University Law School – Eckstein Hall, Suite 238 (1215 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53233) When: Friday, October 18, 2013 (8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Description The conference will feature panels discussing current legal and […]
Former North Texas and current Cleveland Brows linebacker Craig Robertson has changed agencies. Robertson was formerly represented by Vincent Calo of THE GAME Sports Management & Media, LLC. He is now represented by Jonathan Perzley and Brian Mackler of Sportstars, Inc. Robertson was one of five NFL clients listed on THE GAME Sports Management & Media’s […]
Maurice Jones-Drew, Matt Forte and Le’Veon Bell share the shame agents, who recently left their law firm to start up a new Sports Entertainment practice.