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On To The Next One: Tyler Beede

According to a Tweet by Jerry Crasnick, San Francisco Giants pitching prospect has decided to make a change in his representation. He will now be represented by ACES Group and the Levinson brothers. The 14th overall pick of the 2014 MLB Draft by San Francisco, Beede is coming off a season with AA Richmond in […]

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A Pair Of Cleveland Indians Involved In Representation Changes

As reported by Liz Mullen, two members of the Cleveland Indians have made changes in their respective representation. First basemen/designated hitter/sometimes left fielder Carlos Santana has left Wasserman, and signed with Octagon. The 5’11”, 210 lb Santana is coming off a season in which he hit .259 with 34 home runs and 87 RBI. The […]

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“The Shark” Signs Partnership With Authentic Brands Group

Per a press release from the company, legendary golfer, Greg “The Shark” Norman has entered a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the owner of a global portfolio of fashion, sports, celebrity and entertainment brands. Norman was at the forefront of athletes turning into entrepreneurs, even before his on-the-course career came to a close. […]

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Glushon Sports Management Signs Greivis Vasquez And David Nwaba

Per Liz Mullen, Glushon Sports Management has added two NBA players to its client roster – free-agent guard Greivis Vásquez and Los Angeles Lakers guard David Nwaba. Vásquez was previously represented by Octagon. The seventh year guard, was drafted 28th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2010 NBA Draft out of Maryland. He has […]

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Small-Time Agents Looking To Make Big-Time Waves

The big name players met or exceeded the sky high expectations at the 2017 NFL Combine. However, some lesser known players looking to get drafted not only put their names on the scouting radar, but also their agents. North Carolina running back T.J. Logan put his name on the map thanks to his 4.37 second […]

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ISE Announces Long-Term Growth Plan

Per a press release by the company, Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) has announced that two-term Mayor of Sacramento and former NBA All-Star, Kevin Johnson will begin working with ISE on corporate vision and strategy, serving as a vice chairman. Johnson will work on corporate manners and be available to current and prospective ISE clients […]

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Stellar Group Launching Stellar USA Division

Stellar Group Limited is a London-based soccer agency that has negotiated nearly 150 active soccer (football) players. According to Forbes, the agency represents 96 clients whose contracts total $375.21 million. The agency is looking to reach a new level by launching an American division, aptly called Stellar USA. While the parent company represents one type […]

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Former NBA Agent, Rob Pelinka, To Be Named GM Of Lakers

According to multiple sources, including a series of Tweets from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers will name former NBA agent Rob Pelinka its new general manager. Pelinka has had a very successful career representing some of the top names in the game, including Chris Bosh, former NBA player/coach Derek Fisher, 2017 3-point champion Eric […]

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Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon Not Invited To Combine, Will Work Out At Pro Day

Per Liz Mullen, former Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon was not invited to the 2017 NFL Combine. But, he will work out for teams at Oklahoma’s pro day, according to his agent, Peter Schaffer of Authentic Athletix. Mixon’s on-field performance during his career at Oklahoma (300 carries for 2,027 yards and 17 TD) was certainly […]

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Potential Top NFL Draft Pick, Myles Garrett, Signs With Bus Cook

Former Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett has signed with NFL agent Bus Cook, according to SBJ’s Liz Mullen. Multiple mock drafts and draft analysts foresee Garrett, barring any unusual circumstances, to be drafted first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft. The unanimous All-American is certainly an imposing figure on the defensive […]