According to a press release by the company, Moves Media Ventures CEO and Publisher Jay Levy announced on July 29 that Moves magazine is transitioning to Moves.tv as it enters the “over-the-top content” (OTT) network space. Moves was “the premier print publication for and about professional athletes” for the past decade and became well known for its […]
Author: Zach Seybert
Per a tweet by Liz Mullen of SBJ, rising American tennis star Jack Sock has signed with WME|IMG for worldwide marketing and management representation. He was previously represented by CAA Sports. The 22-year-old is the latest signing for WME|IMG’s tennis division and joins the likes of Petra Kvitova, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, and other rising stars Eugenie Bouchard […]
After becoming only the third amateur since 1960 to make the cut in both 2015 U.S. Open and Open Championship, Ollie Schniederjans announced that he will become a professional golfer and sign with Excel Sports Management, per a press release from the company. The 2015 Georgia Tech graduate was awarded the 2014 Mark H. McCormack medal […]
Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, New York Giants defensive end Robert Ayers has signed with Sean Kiernan and Erik Burkhardt of Select Sports Group. He was previously represented by Eastern Athletic Services’ founder Tony Agnone. The former first round (18th overall) pick by the Denver Broncos in 2009 out of Tennessee is entering his seventh NFL […]
Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, Baltimore Ravens safety Terrence Brooks has signed with Drew Rosenhaus and Michael Katz of Rosenhaus Sports. He was previously represented by Jordan Woy of Willis & Woy and Associates. The Ravens selected Brooks in the third-round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Florida State. The 5’11” 200 lb safety was […]
Per a press release by the company, James Grant Sports USA has hired Brendan Fitzgerald as its Director of Marketing. James Grant Sports is a global leader in management and professional services for clients in sports, music and entertainment. Prior to joining JGS, Fitzgerald worked on Global Partnerships for Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing and most […]
Russell Wilson has made quite the name for himself on and off of the football field in his NFL career thus far. After being drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, he won the starting QB job for the Seattle Seahawks before the season started. Prior to signing his […]
A recent article in the New York Times by Christopher Clarey highlights this year’s Wimbledon draw and the management firms that represent these star players. IMG/WME is a powerful company representing many tennis players, men’s and women’s, and after the 2013 merger boasts an impressive combined client roster. Its competitors, Lagadere Unlimited and Octagon, each boast clients […]
According to Daniel Kaplan of SBJ, New Balance has re-signed Milos Raonic, the eighth-ranked tennis player in the world, to a deal that lasts the duration of his playing career and beyond. The deal was announced by the brand at the Queens Club in London, where the ATP Aegon Championships are currently underway. New Balance expanded […]
Per Sports Business Journal, Relativity Sports has signed Chicago White Sox first basemen and 2014 American League Rookie of the Year Jose Abreu for representation. At Relativity, agent Diego Bentz will lead his representation. Abreu was previously represented by Praver Shapiro. The second year, 28-year old Cuba native has played in 57 games this season […]