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Lagardère Sports Breaking Into Esports Media Rights

Per a press release from the company, Lagardère Sports which is a multi-national sports representation firm is partnering with esports media company to distribute media rights to a new international esports event. Lagardeère Sports announced that they have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with the leading esports company RFRSH Entertainment to represent the media rights […]

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On To The Next One: Dinelson Lamet

Per a Tweet by Jerry Crasnick, San Diego Padres right handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet has switched agencies to Magnus Sports. He was previously represented by Octagon. The 25-year-old Dominican Republic-native made his MLB debut this past May and finished the season with a 7-8 record in 21 games started. He had an ERA of 4.57 in […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/20/2017)

Well I guess my Saturdays have opened up a bit, as the Florida Gators have had a few rough weeks, making it virtually impossible for the team to have any chance to represent the SEC East at the Championship Game. But the Dolphins were quite the surprise this past week, putting together an amazing comeback […]

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2017 Toronto PrimeTime Sports Management Conference

WHAT: Sports Management Worldwide has teamed up with PrimeTime Sports and Entertainment. Come join us and learn from some of the biggest names in sports! Register Here WHERE: November 12, 2017- November 14, 2017 WHERE: Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto located at 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6, Canada 10th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management […]

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Lagardère Sports and Entertainment Launches Lagardère Plus

Per a company press release, Lagardère Sports and Entertainment has launched a global sponsorship agency – Lagardère Plus. The agency’s mission is to “transform traditional brand sponsorships into highly inventive and impactful marketing platforms,” and it incorporates Lagardère’s existing global consulting agencies in Germany (Zachel Int.) and France (Sponsorship 360). Rebranded as Lagardère Plus, it […]

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Interview With The Agent: Cervando Tejeda

Cervando Tejeda is a Principal at Kilimanjaro Sports Management (KSM). He represents professional basketball players including the newest member of the Orlando Magic, Jonathon Simmons. The following interview was conducted by a previous contributor to Sports Agent Blog. Check out KSM’s Twitter and website. SAB: When did you realize that you wanted to pursue a career […]

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Wasserman Inks Over Half A Billion Dollars In Deals

Per an article from SportsBusiness Journal, NBA Agents of Wasserman inked over $600 million dollars in contracts and endorsement deals for their clients this summer. In December of 2016 the NBA collective-bargaining agreement adjusted the designated player rule. This rule allows star players to sign to five-year deals valued at 35 percent of the team’s […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/13/2017)

President Trump continues to tweet about players standing vs. kneeling for the National Anthem, and it has basically become the biggest issue surrounding the NFL and politics. Count me among the many who are tired of it all and would like to go back to when the NFL was an escape from politics and perhaps […]

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The Novo Agency Joins Forces With Rep 1 Sports

Per an article from Sports Business Journal, The Novo Agency led by Jeff Sperbeck has joined forces with Rep 1 Sports who is owned by Ryan and Bruce Tollner. Jeff Sperbeck, a veteran NFL agent began The Novo Agency in 2009. He will be joined by NFL agent Haig Abnous who was certified by the […]

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Bruce Bowen Signs With ICM Partners For Broadcasting Representation

According to SBJ, ICM has signed former NBA player Bruce Bowen to represent him in his broadcasting career. The 14-year NBA veteran played for four teams (Miami, Boston, Philadelphia and San Antonio) throughout his career where he made his name as a defensive stalwart. Bowen was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times […]