Not everyone knows about the glamour attached to being a sports agent. This is truer after the movie Jerry Maguire got released and some of the most popular phases from the movie still echo in the minds of some young players. Though the career as a sports agent can be glamorous, it still takes a […]
According to Bloomberg Business, a Colombian soccer consultant pleaded guilty to paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to officials who awarded media and marketing rights, admitting he used sham contracts and Panamanian bank accounts to cover his tracks. Miguel Trujillo, 65, entered his plea in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, where he was the 13th […]
When it comes to free agency, players try to get as much money as they can because there are no guarantees they will ever get to sign another lucrative contract. In the NFL, getting as much money up front is even more important because NFL contracts aren’t guaranteed, and a player can be released if […]
What: Osgoode Entertainment & Sports Law Association 18th Annual Conference: “Informing and Inspiring Canada’s Sport and Entertainment Lawyers of Today and Tomorrow When: Friday, March 4th, 2016. Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Toronto, Ontario, Canada – 255 Front St. West, M5V 2W6) Tickets: https://www.picatic.com/event14519570400631879#/edit/event-info Website: www.oesla.ca Agenda: Keynote Panel: “The Art of the Deal: Getting to Yes” […]
The Houston Rockets’ Dwight Howard could impact the free agency market this offseason and potentially shift the online NBA sports betting odds for the coming year. This comes as he has fired his agent Dan Fegan. If you thought your plans for betting this season were finished then you might need to take another look […]
The following is a contribution from Anthony Holzman-Escareno. Holzman-Escareno is a second-year MBA student at the University of Oregon’s Warsaw Sports Marketing Center and plans to enter the athlete representation field and has interned at multiple sports agencies, such as Athletes First, 360 Sports, LLC and Summit Sports Group. His free time is spent studying the NFL’s […]
Per a press release, The World Cup of Hockey 2016, a joint effort between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), has retained Lagardère Sports for the World Cup of Hockey 2016 tournament. The global sports marketing agency, which operates in 25 countries worldwide, will support the efforts of […]
The following is a guest contribution by Jeremy Pape. Pape graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in May 2015, having obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. Having overcome several disabilities, he was chosen out of all the people in his graduating class as the “Outstanding Graduate.” He currently is the sportswriter for The Progress, a […]
What: SELS Symposium “The Cost of Entertainment: A Comprehensive Look into the Cost of Sports & Entertainment in the Modern Era” When: Saturday, February 20th, 8:30am-6:30pm Where: NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Panza Maurer Law Library, 3rd floor 3305 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314 Agenda Panel 1: The Impact of Concussions on Athletes From High School […]
Per a press release, You First Sports announced today that they have extended their agency partnership with Corporate Travel Management Solutions (ctms). You First Sports will continue to work closely with ctms and their senior management team to develop a strategy, lead key introductions, and negotiate strategic partnerships with sports and entertainment properties throughout the U.S. […]