In a press release by Octagon Sports and Entertainment, the agency announced that Mandisa Diggs, a specialist in human resources, will become the Vice President of Inclusive Diversity at Octagon. Rick Dudley, Octagon Chariman and CEO, on the move: “Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental to our continued success. Ensuring our agencies reflect the consumer marketplace […]
Becky Hammon (San Antonio Spurs), Nancy Lieberman (Big3 Basketball) and Jenny Boucek (Sacramento Kings) aren’t the only female names to surface in men’s professional basketball in recent years. Wasserman Media Group’s Debbie Spander, Senior VP of Broadcasting and Coaching at Wasserman, is writing up her own story that’s a proprietary blend of her past and […]
Each July, hundreds of hopeful NFL player agents flock to the NFLPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, to sit for the NFL Agent Certification Exam. For those who pass, they have taken the first step to becoming a “certified contract advisor.” The next steps, however, are the most difficult part of one of the most competitive […]
Nothing says “thank you” or “I’m thinking about you” like a goody bag full of potpourri. Super agent Drew Rosenhaus took that gesture to a jokingly new level with a care package for his 100-some NFL clients as the 2018 training camp season nears. Over 20 brands make up the package, some of which are […]
The Kawa brothers of First Round Management have announced that they’ve added Cleveland Browns LB B.J. Bello to their roster of clients. The Miami-based agency is primarily known for MMA representation, but its list of football players is rapidly growing. Founded by Malki Kawa, who was eventually accompanied by brother Abe, First Round Management has […]
As free agency looms for Philadelphia Eagles RB Jay Ajayi, he decided to make a change in his representation this offseason by hiring Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, according to Twitter. Ajayi was previously represented by Select Sports Group. Ajayi signed a four-year, $2.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins after being drafted in the fifth round […]
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has left ProSource Sports for CAA Sports, where he’ll be represented by one of the sports agent community’s top players, Todd France. Jeff Guerriero, owner of ProSource Sports, has been the man behind the scenes for Prescott’s contract negotiations since his rookie year. Despite its size compared to other agencies, […]
Despite an expired rookie contract that nearly planted him in another state, Alfred Blue managed to re-sign a one-year, $790,000 deal with the Houston Texans during free agency. With that obstacle cleared, other good news bloomed as Blue has chosen to roll with Rosenhaus Sports during his next, and maybe last, season as a Texan. […]
According to a press release from Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, the France-based agency will delegate a new project to its sister company, Lagardère Plus. Rooftop2 Productions, a branch off Lagadère Plus’ tree, is also scheduled to crash the party in order to lend a helping hand. Together, the duo is teaming up with Maxim, which […]
Believing in stability as an NFL agent is like buying a used car off a Craigslist ad – the body may show no signs of physical abandonment on its surface, but what’s the likelihood it stalls on the interstate during rush hour traffic? Each day is rigged with long days, gambles and some happy days. […]