Ex-highflying sports agent, Stacy Jenson, is currently awaiting trial on charges of fraud, to which she pleaded not guilty to 17 federal counts of fraud relating to allegations of stealing more than $1.9 million from a former employer. However, after allegations of new financial crimes were released, federal prosecutors wanted her to be jailed pending […]
The following “Six Questions” short interview with Jim Convertino, Director of the Professional Athletes & Entertainers division at Britton Gallagher, was conducted by our Contributing Writer Cameron Chung. Connect with the PAE division on LinkedIn & Twitter. (1) What is your exact title with Britton Gallagher? As a follow up, what do you do on a […]
Texas A&M OT Cedric Ogbuehi has signed with Ryan Williams of Athletes First, according to a Tweet by Liz Mullen. This signing comes after Ogbuehi tore his ACL in the Liberty Bowl on December 29, 2014 vs. West Virginia. According to Rand Getlin’s Twitter, Ogbuehi will be ready for training camp. Ogbuehi, a 6’5″ 305 lb […]
With the Superbowl just over a week away, it’s always interesting to see what the headlines are leading up to the game. “Deflategate” seems to have taken over both traditional and social media. Personally, I think it will only benefit the ratings that the SuperBowl will have. Darren has returned from his trip to Peru […]
Jordan Spieth, one of the hottest properties in golf, has signed a 10 year extension deal with Under Armour. The company signed him in January 2013, shortly after he turned pro. That contract was for 4 years, but it is understood the new 10 year will take effect now, negating the final 2 years of […]
A source has informed SAB’s very own Darren Heitner that Amari Cooper (6’1 210 lbs) will sign with Joel Segal, President of Football for Lagardere Unlimited. Cooper is the consensus number one ranked wide receiver in the 2015 NFL Draft. In the past decade, Segal has twice been recognized as one of the business’ “Most Powerful Sports Agents” (2007-Sports […]
Louisville S Gerod Holliman has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to sign with Peter Schaffer of Authentic Athletix for his representation in this May’s NFL Draft, according to a Tweet by Liz Mullen. The 6′ 202 lb Miami, FL native totaled 44 tackles, including 7.5 TFL and an NCAA-leading 14 INT in 13 […]
With the increasing popularity of the eSports thanks to the likes of Red Bull, and the platform Twitch (recently purchased by Amazon), WME-IMG has acquired Global eSports Management, according to Sports Business Daily’s Michael Smith. Global eSports Management is an international full-service eSports talent agency that manages clients across the pro gaming industry. WME-IMG will […]
What: University of Oregon’s 2015 Sports & Entertainment Law Conference When: Friday, February 20, 2015 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Rose Room of the Moda Center – One North Center Court, Portland, OR 97227 Description The Sports and Entertainment Law Conference is put on by the Sports and Entertainment Law Forum [a student-run organization] at the […]
Florida State DT Eddie Goldman has signed with Relativity Sports agents Tory Dandy and Eugene Parker, Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal announced via her Twitter account. Goldman, a 6’4″ 320 lb junior DT, is a projected first round pick in this year’s NFL Draft. He is listed as the number two overall DT in […]