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First of all, I must say that it is always pleasant to be listed on Deadspin and Yardbarker on the same day. With that being said, the fine people over at Yardbarker.com informed me of their service today after this post became very popular, and I have decided to add a button of theirs to the bottom of every post on this site.

Here’s how it works: If you like a story that I write, just click the “Yardbarker Bark It Up” button at the bottom of the post and it will automatically be added as a topic for review by a large sports community.

In addition, I figured that I had too many odd looking buttons at the end of each post, so I decided to narrow them down to only the ones I find to be important.

If you like a story, don’t be shy. You have the option to Delicious It, Digg It, Furl It, Fark It, Blogmark It, or Yahoo! It. I personally like the Digg service, but you can use your tool of choice.

Lastly, I do not make any money off of this blog. I do it purely to provide more knowledge about the Sports Agent industry and give new outlooks to current topics. If you have a friend, tell him/her about it. If you have a connection at a newspaper/blog, forward them this url.

I am proud to say that since December 31, 2005 (the birth of this blog), this site has received 16,292 Visits and 33,382 Page Views. I am amazed, but this site can still become bigger and better.

Currently, I pretty much do all the work around here. Have a tip on a news story? Want to start contributing? E-mail me at Heitner@gmail.com

That is all for today. Have a great weekend!

-Darren

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.