With the increasing popularity of the eSports thanks to the likes of Red Bull, and the platform Twitch (recently purchased by Amazon), WME-IMG has acquired Global eSports Management, according to Sports Business Daily’s Michael Smith. Global eSports Management is an international full-service eSports talent agency that manages clients across the pro gaming industry. WME-IMG will […]
Florida State DT Eddie Goldman has signed with Relativity Sports agents Tory Dandy and Eugene Parker, Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal announced via her Twitter account. Goldman, a 6’4″ 320 lb junior DT, is a projected first round pick in this year’s NFL Draft. He is listed as the number two overall DT in […]
UCLA QB Brett Hundley has decided to pass on his final year of eligibility as the redshirt junior has declared for the 2015 NFL Draft. He has signed with Priority Sports agent Kenny Zuckerman for his representation, according to a tweet by Sports Business Journal’s Liz Mullen. Hundley, 6’3″ and 226 lbs, was a 3-year […]
According to his Twitter account, Jerry Crasnick reports that free agent pitcher Joe Saunders has returned to The Legacy Agency after being represented by Craig Landis for a year. The Legacy Agency’s baseball division, according to its website, is one of the leading baseball practices in the world having negotiated over $2 billion in player […]
The Chicago-based integrated sports marketing and media services agency, rEvolution, has acquired Indianapolis-based Act(s) Marketing, according to a press release from the company. According to the website, rEvolution is an independent, fully-integrated sports and lifestyle marketing agency, which creates memorable, brand-building marketing programs within the sports and lifestyle space. Headquartered in Chicago, rEvolution provides clients […]
Georgia Tech wide receiver, Darren Waller, has signed with PlayersRep Sports Management. This was announced by Andy Simms via his Twitter account. Waller is a 6’5″ wide out from Acworth, GA who has gained the attention of NFL scouts for his 232 pound frame, and for the fact that he runs a 4.54 40 yard […]
When you Google “Brock Hekking,” the first results are pictures of the former Nevada DE sporting a hairstyle that was popular before his time – a platinum blonde mullet. This unlikely haircut goes hand-in-hand with the unlikely place that Hekking signed his Standard Representation Contract with Octagon Sports – In-N-Out Burger, in his hometown Vacaville, […]
On the last day of 2014, University of Louisville DE Lorenzo “Lozo” Mauldin selected Athletes First for his representation. Camron Hahn of Athletes First made the announcement via his Twitter account. Hahn has recruited upwards of 25 athletes, including seven 1st round picks. Athletes First is a full-service agency that helps athletes in every aspect […]