I have been provided the opportunity to sit in on a class taught by ESPN and Sports Illustrated writer Andrew Brandt that is called “Business and Legal Aspects of Professional Sports.” Brandt is teaching the class through Villanova University’s online offering, which makes it easy for anyone to access the content. This article is part […]
As of September 7th, the New York Mets are in first place in the National League East with a 5.0 game lead over the Washington Nationals. The Mets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2006 and have become the division favorite party due to a phenomenal young pitching staff. With […]
Former NBA Player and current sports agent Byron Irvin was recently inducted into Julian High School’s Hall of Fame. Irvin is the oldest of the late Mac Irvin’s six children. He was honored this past weekend for his basketball resume — he was a standout at Missouri and was Portland’s No. 1 pick (22nd overall) […]
With the 2015-16 NFL season rapidly approaching, and training camps winding down, roster sizes league-wide continue to dwindle. This week is huge for roster decisions, as each team’s roster must be down to 53 players by Saturday. Until then, there will be many negotiations between agents and team representatives trying to best ensure that their […]
Press Release from EarQ: Following significant player participation at the 2015 NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) Conference in March, EarQ and the Professional Athletes Foundation (PAF) brought their landmark hearing health research program to the Chicago chapter of the NFLPA. On August 29 and 30, representatives of EarQ, with several representatives of Sivantos, Inc., provided participating […]
On the back of Serena Williams looking to capture the US Open, I look at the business behind one of the greatest players of all time.
Steve Clarkson Dreammaker LLC. and Adidas Football announced a partnership designed to enhance quarterback training to further develop up and coming quarterbacks. This forms the first ever partnership between a private quarterback coach and a global apparel company. Included is a program with technology advancement in coaching technique, performance training, virtual reality, product wearable customization, […]
NFL agent Sean Howard has joined agent Joby Branion at Vanguard Sports. Howard has been certified by the NFLPA since 2005. Branion, a former founder of Athletes First, founded Vanguard Sports last year. Howard is a former linebacker at UCLA that went on to get his law degree from the University of Oregon. He was also […]
It is fair to say that DeAndre Jordan had an eventful summer. Having verbally committed to join the Dallas Mavericks, he did a u-turn and ultimately ended up staying with the Clippers, signing a 4 year max deal when the free agency period opened. On that infamous night in Houston, only Clippers’ personnel were allowed […]
Ed Wasielewski became a licensed sports agent in 2003 after graduating Villanova University and Temple University School of Law. His passion for sports from a young age followed him to college where he earned an internship working with the NHL team the Hartford Whalers. While Wasielewski interned with many sports teams, he also gained experience working […]