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Examining Golf’s Biggest Names For 2017

After a break from the holidays, the 2016/17 PGA Tour is back again and for some, it’s do-or-die while others will look towards a brighter future. Apart from speculating about who will win major honors during the season, here are five golfers to watch out for this season.  Tiger Woods The moment has come for […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (2/17/2017)

I hope everyone had a memorable Valentine’s Day. My fiancee was out of town, so we will be celebrating this evening. But isn’t every day truly supposed to be Valentine’s Day when you appreciate each other? Enough of that mushiness. NBA All Star weekend approaches and it’s been a pretty good regular season thus far. […]

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Interview With The Agent: Corey Gross

Corey Gross is the Director of Player Relations at Sports Professional Management, a hockey agency in New Jersey. Before joining Sports Professional Management, Corey worked at The Legacy Agency, Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, and Tough Mudder. He received his Bachelors from the University of Arizona, where he studied Sports Management/Marketing. Originally from Tenafly, New […]

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Newly Launched Sports Agency Rubicon Talent Announces Partnership With SeventySix Capital

Rubicon Talent, a newly created sports agency, has announced a partnership with venture capital firm SeventySix Capital. The team at Rubicon is comprised of Dave Maryles, Peter Raskin, Jonathan Salant and Brandon Swibel whose experience include stints at SFX Sports, CSMG, The Agency Sports Management (TASM) and The Legacy Agency (TLA). SeventySix Capital has a sports, tech and […]

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Leonard Fournette Signs Endorsement-Partnership Deal With Life10 Electrolyte Alkaline Water of GavCam Beverages

According to Berk Communications, Roc Nation Sports athlete and NFL draft prospect Leonard Fournette has signed a historic endorsement-partnership deal with New Orleans premier beverage, Life10 Electrolyte Alkaline Water of GavCam Beverages. As Fournette announces his third partnership since joining Roc Nation Sports, he will also own an undisclosed percentage of the company. Based in […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (2/10/2017)

As of yesterday, I am 32-years-old. Beyond my fiancee reminding me “how old I am,” I still feel rather young. It’s a combination of mentality as well as physical routine. And in reality, I am still young. At least I’ll keep telling myself that. This Saturday, I’m excited to serve as Keynote Speaker at the St. […]

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Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara Parts Ways With VaynerSports Prior To NFL Draft

Former Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara and 2017 NFL Draft hopeful, Alvin Kamara, has decided to make a change in his representation before things heat up in terms of the pre-draft process. According to a statement from VaynerSports, “Alvin Kamara has decided to go in another direction for his representation. We believe he has a bright […]

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Up-And-Coming Australian Golfer Cameron Davis Signs With Octagon

According to a press release from the company, Australian golfer, Cameron Davis, has signed with Octagon for his representation. He will be represented by Octagon’s Senior Director of US Golf, Ross Chouler, who will assist with the transition from amateur to professional and his on and off the course endeavors. Having turned pro in October […]

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IF Management To Merge With The Montag Group

Per a press release from the company, IF Management and The Montag Group are merging “to form the preeminent representation business in sports, news and entertainment. The Montag Group, established by former WME-IMG sports media agent Sandy Montag, is focused on representing the “biggest names in broadcasting” in addition to coaches and athletes. After signing […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (2/3/2017)

This week’s wrap-up is coming to you live from Houston, Texas, where the weather has been moderate and the Super Bowl events have been rolled out all week. Speaking at University of Houston earlier this week was a blast, especially because I was able to sit alongside former Sports Agent Blog contributor Mark Burns, who is […]