When it comes to Olympic clients, agencies often live and die by their success every four years when they are in competition. Octagon is definitely taking that success and running with it as the agency’s clients include the most decorated Olympian of all-time Michael Phelps, his relay teammate Nathan Adrian, and gymnastic phenoms Simone Biles and Aly […]
Bill Hamid, a goalkeeper for DC United of MLS and the US Men’s National Team, has joined G-Form as the latest brand ambassador for soccer. Hamid has been a mainstay in the goal for DC United since 2010, when he broke famed USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard’s record as the youngest keeper to win a game […]
Atlanta Falcons safety Robenson Therezie has signed with Element Sports Group. He was previously represented by Joseph Schulz. After going undrafted out of Auburn in the 2015 NFL Draft, Therezie signed a three-year deal with the Falcons. The 5 foot 9, 212 pound safety was an All-SEC Honorable Mention in 2013 after leading the team […]
During the fourth and final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, Jim Furyk shot a 58 setting the new low score for a round of golf in PGA Tour history. Yes, that is a 58…for 18 holes. This feat comes three years after he became just the sixth player in Tour history […]
Former Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers cornerback, Charles “Peanut” Tillman has signed with CAA as he embarks on his broadcasting career, following his retirement this summer. The Chicago-native was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft (35th Overall) out of Louisiana Lafayette by his hometown team – the Chicago Bears. He spent […]
Days before the 2016 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, US women’s gymnast Laurie Hernandez has decided to forego her collegiate eligibility and sign with sports and entertainment marketing firm Shade Global, according to usagym.org. The 16-year-old New Jersey-native plans to continue in elite gymnastics for the next four […]
In an article for the New York Times, author James Andrew Miller has released excerpts from his book “Powerhouse: The Untold Story of Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency,” which will be published on August 9th. Here are some of the highlights of the story: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was a dominating force in the entertainment industry for […]
Per a press release from the company, Wasserman announced on July 27 that it has expanded their Global Football division by acquiring French-based agency, Mondial Promotion. Mondial is one of the top football (soccer) agencies in Europe, representing over 60 players. By adding Mondial to its portfolio of football agencies, this strengthens Wasserman’s position in […]
Per Liz Mullen, NFL agent Tory Dandy has joined CAA Sports’ NFL Division. He was previously working for Independent Sports and Entertainment, formerly Relativity Sports, where he worked with famed agent and the late Eugene Parker. The former college football player turned NFL agent began his post-playing career in the sports industry at Synergy Sports […]
One of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason was the fact that Denver Broncos OLB and reigning Super Bowl MVP, Von Miller, had yet to reach a long term deal with the team. It seemed as if the Broncos were not going to have their difference maker on the field, since Miller was adamant […]