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Interview With The Agent: Corey Gross

Corey Gross is the Director of Player Relations at Sports Professional Management, a hockey agency in New Jersey. Before joining Sports Professional Management, Corey worked at The Legacy Agency, Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment, and Tough Mudder. He received his Bachelors from the University of Arizona, where he studied Sports Management/Marketing. Originally from Tenafly, New […]

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Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara Parts Ways With VaynerSports Prior To NFL Draft

Former Tennessee RB Alvin Kamara and 2017 NFL Draft hopeful, Alvin Kamara, has decided to make a change in his representation before things heat up in terms of the pre-draft process. According to a statement from VaynerSports, “Alvin Kamara has decided to go in another direction for his representation. We believe he has a bright […]

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Up-And-Coming Australian Golfer Cameron Davis Signs With Octagon

According to a press release from the company, Australian golfer, Cameron Davis, has signed with Octagon for his representation. He will be represented by Octagon’s Senior Director of US Golf, Ross Chouler, who will assist with the transition from amateur to professional and his on and off the course endeavors. Having turned pro in October […]

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IF Management To Merge With The Montag Group

Per a press release from the company, IF Management and The Montag Group are merging “to form the preeminent representation business in sports, news and entertainment. The Montag Group, established by former WME-IMG sports media agent Sandy Montag, is focused on representing the “biggest names in broadcasting” in addition to coaches and athletes. After signing […]

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InterperformancesUSA Brings Former NFL QB David Garrard Aboard

According to a company press release, former NFL All-Pro quarterback David Garrard has joined InterperformancesUSA (IPZ) as a consultant for the football group. Garrard was drafted in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars,  where he played until 2010. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2012, but underwent arthroscopic […]

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New York Red Bulls Call Upon Leverage And MP & Silva To Sell Arena Naming Rights

Per Ian Thomas of SBJ, the New York Red Bulls have called upon the expertise of Leverage Agency and MP & Silva to sell the naming rights to Red Bull Arena. Home to the New York Red Bulls of MLS, the soccer-specific stadium has never had an outside naming-rights partner as it is owned by […]

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On To The Next One: Ted Ginn, Jr.

Per a Tweet, wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. has signed with NFL super-agent Drew Rosenhaus. He was previously represented by NC Sports. Ginn will be entering free agency at this offseason, after two seasons with the Carolina Panthers. The 31-year-old Cleveland-native was the Panthers’ second-leading receiver this season with 752 yards on 54 receptions and […]

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Tennis Agent John Tobias Joins TLA Worldwide

According to a press release, tennis agent John Tobias is joining TLA Worldwide and will assume the role of senior vice president of the sports marketing group. Tobias, the former head of tennis at Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, will be responsible for “seeking out and developing sales and marketing for TLA’s existing clients and properties, […]

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Alliance Sports Agency Signs USC’s Adoree Jackson

On the final day for players to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft, USC wide receiver/defensive back/return man Adoree Jackson has decided to forgo his senior season, according to a Tweet from his personal account. He has signed with Alliance Sports Agency for his representation. The 5’11”, 185-pound Jackson was a three-year starter at cornerback and also […]

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Top Safeties Malik Hooker And Budda Baker Sign With David Mulugheta Of Athletes First

Per a series of Instagram posts, former Ohio State University defensive back Malik Hooker and former University of Washington defensive back Budda Baker have signed with Athletes First for their representation in the 2017 NFL Draft. Both Baker and Hooker, widely regarded as two of the top safeties in the 2017 NFL Draft, will be represented […]