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Reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich Boasts Growing Endorsement Portfolio

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich is off to a hot start in the 2019 campaign after winning NL MVP honors last year. Yelich is batting .328 with five home-runs, and is getting on base at a .425 clip. He is also raking in sponsorship deals. As you may know, Wisconsin is famous for its […]

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Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence Agree To Five-Year, $105M Deal

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $105 million dollar contract extension. Lawrence is represented by agent David Canter of DEC Management. The deal has $65 million guaranteed. He’ll make more money in the first year of his contract, $31.1M, than any non-QB in NFL History. The Cowboys franchised tagged Lawrence for […]

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Wasserman Represents Seven Athletes Named To First-Ever U.S. Olympic Team

Skateboarding will make its Olympics debut in the 2020 summer games in Tokyo, Japan. The first-ever United States National team will be comprised of 16 athletes, seven of whom will be repped by Wasserman. The U.S. athletes include Lacey Baker, Mariah Duran, Jagger Eaton, Chris Joslin, Jenn Soto, Bryce Wettstein and Zion Wright. They will […]

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Baker Mayfield Brings Marketing Representation In-House

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has decided to bring his marketing representation in-house after parting ways with Waterhouse Hayes last fall. Mayfield’s family, who owns the private-equity firm Camwood Capital Group, has hired Chris Talbott as brand strategist. Mayfield is represented for contractual and on-field purposes by NFL agents Tom Mills, and his father, Jack […]

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Rubicon Talent Inks Three Draft Prospects To Marketing Deals

Rubicon Talent has signed three NFL draft prospects for marketing and off-field representation deals ahead of the NFL combine this week. Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr., Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat, and Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler have joined forces with the marketing agency. Sweat is ranked as the No. 9 overall […]

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On To The Next One: 49ers RB Matt Breida

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida has switched representation and has joined Young Money APPA Sports. Agent Andy Simms announced the signing on Twitter. Simms also represents Patriots defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty, Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed, and Redskins running back Derrius Guice. Undrafted out of Georgia Southern University, Breida had a […]

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Female NFL Agents Making Strides

Potential No. 1 overall draft pick, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, can make history if selected first overall. Williams would become the first player to be selected No. 1 in the draft, who is represented by a female agent. Williams is represented by Young Money APPA agent, Nicole Lynn. Williams will also become Lynn’s first, […]

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Wasserman Signs Elite Class Of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Agents Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy, of Wasserman, have signed an elite class of prospects for the 2019 NFL draft. The two agents, who joined Wasserman last year, have added Washington cornerback Byron Murphy, Washington safety Taylor Rapp, and Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Hendrickson and LaBoy previously worked at Independent Sports and Entertainment. […]

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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sign With Creative Artists Agency

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer and songwriter, Ciara, have both signed with Creative Artists Agency. CAA will help represent the couple in their film and television endeavors. CAA will also represent Wilson’s media and production company, West2East Empire. In August 2018, West2East partnered with Bunim/Murray Productions to develop and produce a […]

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David Robertson Signs With Phillies, Negotiates Contract Himself

Free agent pitcher David Robertson made headlines when he agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, for reasons other than the money. After firing his agent in October, Robertson negotiated the contract himself. The deal guarantees Robertson $23 million. He’ll receive $21 million over the first two seasons and can receive another $12 […]