Sports agents have to comply with many different regulations. There are state statutes, a federal statute (SPARTA), players’ association regulations, and NCAA regulations. There is not an overwhelming amount of information pushed towards incoming agents to advise them about all of the necessary rules and certifications. The easiest rules to violate without knowing it concerns […]
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Yesterday, I received word that Joel Segal of Blue Equity Sports Television (BEST) has signed Brandon Graham and Brandon Minor. Both players just finished their senior seasons with the University of Michigan football team. A 5-7 win/loss record is no flashy way to exit college football, but at least it was a better record than […]
This past Saturday, the #1 ranked Florida Gators concluded their regular season play, and as they approach the SEC Championship and possibly the National Championship, it’s only natural that questions arise regarding the future of several players who have played integral roles in the continued success of the team. The one player whose future is […]
In the wake of the recent controversy over the France national team’s qualification to FIFA’s 2010 football World Cup in South Africa, I thought it might be a good idea to address the issue of how to mend a client’s reputation where an incident has tarnished it. Earlier this month, France won a World Cup […]
Back in 2007, Andruw Jones was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers for a two-year, $36.2 million contract. During the second year of his contract, Jones was released by LA and picked up by the Texas Rangers. Jones was recently signed (after this past season) by the Chicago White Sox for a one-year deal worth $500,000 with […]
This Thanksgiving, Tank Black has a lot to be thankful for. The one-time University of South Carolina football assistant coach and founder of a mega sports agency, Professional Management Incorporated (PMI), was released from prison a little over a year ago. Today, he is still a free man and living, which he should be very […]
It is easy to make the argument that the UFC is the fastest rising sport in the country and possibly in the world. For someone who is looking to get into the sports industry, it could seem like a potential “gravy train” to financial success. With the landscape of potential major league clients diluted due […]
Clint Sintim is a versatile linebacker for the New York Giants. He was a second round draft pick in the 2009 draft out of the University of Virginia. Sintim led the NCAA in sacks in his senior year. He is represented by Profiles Sports and was able to give us a few minutes to talk […]
Glenn Toby is one of my friends in this industry. How could you not love the guy? He showed up this past January at the 2009 UF Sports Law Symposium to support my effort in putting together the event, even though one of his best friends had just passed away. He is a man of […]
Last updated: April 16, 2010 ROUND ONE 1. St. Louis Rams – Sam Bradford – QB – Oklahoma (CAA) 2. Detroit Lions – Nndamukong Suh – DT – Nebraska (Maximum Sports) 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gerald McCoy – DT – Oklahoma (CAA/Kelli Masters) 4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung – OT – Oklahoma State […]