So after weeks of talking with coaches and GMs throughout the IHL, CHL, and SPHL, we have successfully placed Matt in three separate free agent camps, the first of which began in Texas this past Thursday (Sept. 24th). From there, Matt will head a few hours north to Oklahoma where he would have been through […]
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Travis Beckum was a third-round pick in this year’s NFL draft. He came out of Wisconsin as a highly rated prospect, but had to deal with the fact that he was coming off a broken leg, which he suffered early in his senior season. Beckum is represented by Roosevelt Barnes of Maximum Sports Management. We […]
The Texas Rangers are for sale. Creditors want their money and owner Tom Hicks is giving in. Right now, there are three groups that have revealed interest in making the purchase, including Dennis Gilbert, who is currently a special assistant to the owner of the Chicago White Sox. He is also a Senior Partner at […]
One benefit of going to law school is that you have the opportunity to take drafting classes, where you will learn tricks about terms to place in various types of contracts. For instance, this past summer I took a class titled, Analysis and Drafting of Intellectual Property. Our major project was a license agreement, with […]
The recent string of lawsuits arising over NCAA player licensing has raised significant questions about the nature of what it means to be a college athlete, and furthermore, what it means to be an amateur athlete. The pending decisions have the potential to reshape the landscape of college sports and the definition of the word […]
Tonight’s Triple-A Championship game between the Memphis Redbirds and Durham Bulls will mark the end of play for all Minor League teams across every level of play. Many players will enjoy the time off before the start of Spring Training. Some will hire personal trainers to keep them in shape, others will focus a majority […]
Bryan Kehl, a promising young linebacker for the New York Giants, was picked in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Kehl came out of BYU following his senior season where he was named the team’s defensive MVP, tallying 91 tackles. He is represented by Michael Hoffman of Premier Sports Management. We […]
This is the second post in Scott Deady’s new column: Rookie Duties. The aim is to provide a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an agent breaking into the industry. Enjoy this week’s entry. To read last week’s post, click here. For the first time since I was 5 years old, I’m not enrolled in […]
The winner-take-all Triple-A Baseball National Championship Game will be played tomorrow night in Oklahoma City. ESPN2 will cover the game, which starts at 7 p.m. EST. If you plan on watching make sure to join the Facebook Event page. The Memphis Redbirds are 6-0 in the playoffs after sweeping both of their opponents in the […]
Imagine that you are a professional baseball player and you’ve just signed a deal with a major-league team. In your contract, $18 million is guaranteed only if you appear at the plate for a minimum number of times. As you step up to bat for the 1,080th time in two seasons, you have just realized […]