Per Liz Mullen, ICM Partners has signed recently retired NASCAR driver Carl Edwards for his representation. At ICM, Mark Zimmerman, Lou Oppenheim and Matt Sorger will represent Edwards in a variety of aspects of his second career including marketing, speaking, broadcasting, literary and acting among others. Edwards stepped away from racing in January of this […]
Per a company press release, Jeff Moorad has joined Morgan Lewis as a partner and Chairman of the firm’s global sports industry initiative. In his new role, he will oversee and co-lead with firm partner Jack Concannon. Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis assists sports clients on a variety of matters, including stadium and team finance, […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had a record breaking year last season. The reigning NBA MVP has emerged as a superstar in the league and has further expanded his brand portfolio by signing a 10-year extension with Nike’s Jordan Brand. The deal, according to industry sources, is the “most lucrative total endorsement deal for […]
ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player Damien Woody has signed with Octagon for his representation in his second career. He was formerly represented by Don Buchwald & Associates, according to SBJ. The former offensive lineman was the 17th overall pick by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowls […]
Per a press release from the company, Lagardère Sports will manage all aspects of the PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge. Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that has operated the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour event since its inception in 1960 and will continue to oversee the charitable donations made to local non-profits from the tournament’s proceeds. Lagardère Sports’ […]
Per a company press release, Lagardère Sports announced plans to increase its operations in Shanghai to further enhance the services provided to the agency’s international and domestic clients. The agency will use its deep local knowledge and insights to help brands and rights holders achieve long term value in China, as the country is rapidly […]
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Minnesota Timberwolves budding superstar forward Andrew Wiggins and his agent Bill Duffy of BDA Sports have severed ties. In the mayhem that has been the NBA offseason and free agency thus far, there has been huge contracts given out by teams vying to sign their coveted players. Seen as a […]
I recently had the opportunity to connect with Daniel Booth, director of EntPR Communications and Athlete Management. Back in June 2015, Booth participated in a “Six Question” interview when he was just starting out with London-based EntPR. Given how social media and communications have advanced in that short time, I thought it would be interesting to […]
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British soccer agency Stellar Group has expanded into the United States by partnering with soccer agency Global Premier Management. With this new partnership, the American agency will now become Stellar USA. According to agent and Global Premier Management founder, Patrick McCabe “It is not an acquisition. It’s really a partnership/merger.” McCabe, who represents upwards of […]