Per Terry Lefton of SBJ, the National Basketball Players’ Association has announced the creation of National Basketball Players Inc. (“PI”) to handle commercial activities such as merchandising, sponsorship, events and content. PI will act as a separate business unit and was established as a for-profit company with its own payroll. It will be led by […]
The positive news in the wake of Hurricane Irma is that my homes in Fort Lauderdale experienced no currently known structural damage. The negative is that the storm seriously affected the grid. Only yesterday did I regain power and I have still yet to get my Internet and cable back. But overall, I consider it […]
Per a company press release, Jeff Moorad has joined Morgan Lewis as a partner and Chairman of the firm’s global sports industry initiative. In his new role, he will oversee and co-lead with firm partner Jack Concannon. Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis assists sports clients on a variety of matters, including stadium and team finance, […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had a record breaking year last season. The reigning NBA MVP has emerged as a superstar in the league and has further expanded his brand portfolio by signing a 10-year extension with Nike’s Jordan Brand. The deal, according to industry sources, is the “most lucrative total endorsement deal for […]
ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player Damien Woody has signed with Octagon for his representation in his second career. He was formerly represented by Don Buchwald & Associates, according to SBJ. The former offensive lineman was the 17th overall pick by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowls […]
As Hurricane Irma makes its way through the Caribbean Islands and approaches the State of Florida, potentially affecting other states as well, I hope and pray that everyone is safe and that the worst of damage is to properties, and not anyone’s health. Please make sure that you have taken any and all precautions as […]
Per a press release from the company, Lagardère Sports will manage all aspects of the PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge. Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that has operated the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour event since its inception in 1960 and will continue to oversee the charitable donations made to local non-profits from the tournament’s proceeds. Lagardère Sports’ […]
Per an article by Liz Mullen, former 1st Round pick of the Baltimore Ravens and NFL Cornerback, Duane Starks has been hired of Director of Player Career Development for Rosenhaus Sports Representation. Starks is a longtime client of Drew Rosenhaus, their relationship dates back to 1998 when Rosenhaus recruited Starks out of the University of […]
The beginning of the 2017 NFL season is right around the corner and while most players are coming off of a summer of relaxation, some NFL players were working with organizations to make sure young athletes have the best opportunity to make it to the big leagues. Despite suffering a torn ACL during organized team […]
When you think of the people in football, you often think of the players, managers, referees, coaches, fans, chairmen etc., however, football is not complete without agents and in today’s climate, never will be. Agents are the only authorised people by FIFA who are able to act as the middlemen during transfer and contract negotiations, […]