The Western Union Company and Liverpool FC have announced a multi-year partnership for the global payment and money transfer service company to become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of the famed football (soccer) club. As the “Official Money Transfer Partner,” the company will use its “global cross-border digital transfer and […]
The number nine pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr., has signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. The 6’3” guard out of North Carolina State provided some highlight reel plays (including this “best missed dunk”) during the Las Vegas Summer League, in which he averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and […]
According to a company press release, Lagardère Sports has named three senior executives to new leadership positions in its consulting division. Kern Egan has been named the president of consulting. In this role, Egan will lead the strategic development of the agency’s brand consulting division across the Americas and will focus on managing and developing […]
According to his Twitter, NFL agent Casey Muir is joining Octagon as its new Director of Football. Muir is leaving Tier 1 Management, where he was the president and managing director of football services. Named a “rising star among the next wave of agents,” by Inside the League Muir has specialized in contract negotiations both […]
Per a press release from the company, Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) has named Hall of Fame basketball player and former NBA Executive of the Year Joe Dumars as president of ISE Basketball. Dumars brings nearly three decades of NBA experience as a player and front office executive to the agency. As President of ISE […]
According to SBJ, free agent point guard Ty Lawson has made a change in his representation. He will now be represented by Larry Fox of Fox Sports Management both on and off the court. Lawson was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 18th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft after a three-year career at […]
Per a company press release, Bleachr and Lagardere Sports have partnered to improve the life experience at the Citi Open Tennis Tournament. Bleachr, is a Minneapolis-based mobile platform developer with patented in-venue technology. The company’s patented geo-fenced social and transactional platform “amplifies the live experience for fans, while delivering them convenience and fueling fan loyalty […]
A pair of Cleveland Browns players – running back Isaiah Crowell and wide-receiver Ricardo Lewis – have joined Rosenhaus Sports and super-agent Drew Rosenhaus for their representation. Crowell is coming off a season in which he rushed 198 times for 952 yards and 7 touchdowns. At the end of the season he was a restricted […]
Per a press release, Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack has signed a sponsorship agreement with Mack Trucks. The 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year will play a role in the truck brand’s major news announcement in September. Mack Trucks are known for their durability, reliability and meeting the needs of customers. The company, […]
Reigning NHL MVP, scoring champion and the NHLPA’s highest honor – the Ted Lindsay Award – Connor McDavid had quite the sophomore season in the NHL. The 20-year-old center for the Edmonton Oilers has proven how valuable he is after just two seasons, so the team signed him to an eight-year, $100 million contract extension. […]