It’s NBA All-Star weekend and Kevin Hart just won his 4th straight MVP in the Celebrity All-Star Game. Darren is enjoying the festivities in NYC although I doubt he is enjoying the weather difference from South Florida. It seems there has been big news in the sports agency world every week for the last month and this week was no different with the announcement of CAA and Roc Nation Sports going their separate ways. Darren dove into this and other sports business news this week on FORBES: (1) Report: 847% Increase In Daily Fantasy Sports Participation On Mobile Devices In 2014; (2) Athlete Prep And Combine Company Creates A Football Sports Agency; (3) What Happens Now That Roc Nation Sports And CAA Split; (4) James Harden Adds Endorsement During NBA All-Star Week. And here’s the weekly wrap-up:
Basketball
- Do you think they can take down the giant? [Thanks To NBA All-Star Stephen Curry, Under Armour Basketball Poised To Dethrone Nike And Adidas]
Football
- Sports Agent Jack Bechta gives some insight on the combine [2015 NFL Combine Musings]
- A look into Roger Goodell’s 2013 compensation [Roger Goodell’s Pay in 2013 Was $35 Million]
- A businessman to run recruiting: good or bad idea? [Why Rutgers’ reported ‘business mogul’ should spur a new era]
Sports Business
- Must read for those who want to work in the sports industry [Making Your Next Sports Business Career Move: 5 Ways To Maximize Your Sports Industry Success]