Draftly, Inc. is working in conjunction with Rosenhaus Sports to coordinate an NFT drop for four University of Miami football players. The Miami football program has been one of the leading college athletic programs in the still newly founded NIL space. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been shaking up the digital landscape since the early months […]
Excel Sports Management has withdrawn its lawsuit against Endeavor from the New York State Supreme Court and will instead bring the case to be adjudicated under the MLBPA arbitral system. In the initial lawsuit, Excel sought injunctive relief and damages from Endeavor for inducing two baseball agents (James Murray IV and Michale Stival) to breach […]
Five-star basketball recruit Mikey Williams has become the first prep basketball star to sign with a major sports representation agency (Excel Sports Management) for guidance in maximizing his name, image, and likeness endorsements and sponsorships. Williams is entering his junior year of high school and is already one of the top prospects of the 2024 […]
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has procured new representation in Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips at Excel Sports Management. Oladipo was formerly represented by Aaron Turner of Versus Management Team. Oladipo was the #2 overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft and has amassed several awards in his young career: All-Rookie First Team, Steals Leader, […]
Miami Hurricanes football players could see a lucrative opportunity to capitalize on the change in NIL laws soon. Dan Lambert, avid and faithful fan of Miami football and owner of American Top Team, has offered each scholarship player on Miami’s football roster a monthly payment of $500 this year to advertise his MMA gyms on […]
World champion Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and rising UFC contender Mackenzie Dern has signed with Paradigm Sports, the leading name in representation for combat sports athletes. Mackenzie Dern is currently ranked #6 in the UFC’s Strawweight division after defeating the previously ranked #5 contender, Nina Nunes, in early April this year. Her latest victory came via […]
Five agents from Young Money APAA Football have collectively moved on from their former agency to begin their own venture in the athlete representation market. Andy Simms, Wesley Spencer, Ken Sarnoff, Cody Recchion, and Dave Lee have formed 1 of 1 Agency, a new and comprehensive sports agency with marketing and client service divisions, all […]
Award-winning industry leader, Cameron Wagner, will serve as Chief Client Officer of the newly launched global brand consulting practice of Elevate Sports Ventures. Elevate’s new brand consultation group will offer sponsorship strategy, platform development and management, event activation, portfolio valuations, measurement and performance evaluations, talent negotiation, and more. Cameron Wagner brings to the table 25 […]
Offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James, recently released by the Denver Broncos, has filed a grievance against the team seeking $15 million in lost salaries. James sustained a torn Achilles’ tendon while working out away from the Broncos’ team facilities. The NFL sent a memo to teams in May stating any injuries “sustained while a player is […]
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones has hired Richard Schaefer as his advisor. The hire comes after the news of Jones severing his relationship with his longtime representation, First Round Management. The Malki Kawa-owned management service represented Jones for 11 years and through numerous controversies both in and out of the Octagon. The new relationship […]