Per Darren Heitner, All-SEC forward Jarell Martin has decided on his representation leading up to the NBA Draft. Martin has signed with Andy Miller of ASM Sports. Martin, who declared for the draft on March 25, is currently ranked as the 23rd best prospect on HoopsHype.com. The LSU forward had an impressive sophomore season averaging 16.9 […]
The National Football League may be one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world, but it’s also one that happens to court some pretty consistent controversy, and every now and then, the controversies and scandals within the league can get downright barbaric and bizarre. As Draft Day and another NFL season loom […]
Dave Schuman is a NFLPA certified contract advisor and Co-Founder of Inspired Athletes. Schuman, a former starting linebacker at UConn, is also the founder and CEO of NUC Sports which puts on various combines, camps, and showcases for high school football players. A few months ago, Inspired Athletes was profiled by our own Darren Heitner on […]
Official Brands Inc., former marketing company for Dez Bryant, has filed a civil suit against Roc Nation Sports. Darren Heitner, attorney for Official Brands, confirmed the suit was filed on Tuesday in Dallas County. The suit states that Roc Nation Sports committed “tortious interference” which claims the defendant wrongfully interfered with the plaintiff’s contractual and […]
Sports and entertainment giant Wasserman Media Group has acquired the digital agency Laundry Service, according to Ad Age. It appears to be a win-win deal for both parties. Wasserman bolsters its social media presence while Laundry Service gains access to some of the top athletes and brands in the world. In a blog post on […]
In the vibrant worlds of business and commerce, the development of mobile technology has done much to break down the issues once posed by international boundaries. The same cannot be said for other markets, however, where the presence of geographical barriers continues to impact on concepts such as popularity and accessibility. Take sport, for example, […]
Simon Bayliff, former Wasserman sports agent, has launched his own company, Areté Limited, as reported by Sports Industry Group. Areté will represent athletes, brands, and teams including cyclist Mark Cavendish, Jodie Stimpson, and Isaac Christie Davies. Areté will focus on athlete and brand representation as well as sponsorship consultation. Simon Bayliff has previously represented top […]
Even though we are coming off of Masters week, there are still many major sporting events to come over the next few weeks. The NBA playoffs begin tomorrow with my pick to win it all, the Warriors, tipping off at 3:30. The 141st running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 2nd, 2015. If this date […]
There has been explosive growth in sports-focused curriculum at Universities across the country over the last 30 years. Many schools now offer Sports Management degrees for undergraduates and there has also been an increase in graduate degrees focused on the sports industry. Arizona State recently launched a Sports Law and Business program that will integrate […]
University of Wisconsin forward Sam Dekker has chosen his representation for the 2015 NBA Draft. Per ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, Dekker signed with Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports & Entertainment. Sam Dekker was one of the stars of the NCAA tournament and, alongside Frank Kaminsky, led the University of Wisconsin to its second National Championship game […]