google-document-embedder domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114We all know that keeping in touch with our clients is vastly important for many different reasons. But we can add another reason to that list: uncovering unexpected/unknown injuries. In April, TSN reported that Ron Salcer accused the Minnesota Wild medical staff of negligence for failing to diagnose that his client, Bret Burns, had a […]
The NCAA took notice of a recent popular post on this blog: Coaches Can Talk To Athletes On Twitter/FB. What About Agents? Not only was the post published, but I tried reaching out to the NCAA on Twitter to answer the question. A week and a half went by with absolutely no communication, and then […]
The Andre Smith sweepstakes is over. For now. The newest winner (if that’s what you want to call it): Alvin Keels of Global Management Group (GMG). Just as a recap, here is how Andre has chewed up and spit out agents thus far (in chronological order). DeBartolo Sports GMG Priority Sports And now he’s back […]
On December 31, 2005, SportsAgentBlog.com was created. On May 20, 2009, Entertainment Agent Blog was formed. From time to time, we have covered big entertainment pieces on this blog. We will continue to do so when they intersect with the world of sports. But now you have a new home if you are interested in […]
If you are looking to represent a 1st-3rd rounder for the 2010 NFL Draft, you have most likely already talked to that player about his insurance options leading up to this very important season. The last thing a top player may be thinking about is a season ending injury, let alone a career ending injury. […]
Yesterday was a huge day for Dynasty Baseball. The division added two new clients, which means that Dynasty now represents 9 players spread out between 6 MLB organizations. The best part of the two signed players is that neither of them were recruited by Dynasty. Instead, one was referred by a current client, the other, […]
The NCAA has formally approved the use of Twitter for recruiting purposes. This is definitely big news for college coaches, who will use Twitter to sent direct messages to high school recruits. But what about agents? Agents are bound by strict NCAA regulations that prohibit contact with a student athletes until a certain point of […]
24 hours later, and I have figured out who wants to be Andre Smith’s agent. The only problem, is that I have no clue who he wants to be the person in charge of his contractual negotiations. Yesterday, I reported that Andre Smith dropped his third agent (Rick Smith of Priority Sports) and rumor had […]
The most important part of the Opinion and Judgment Entry released by Judge Tygh M. Tone in the Common Pleas Court of Erie County, Ohio for the case of Andrew A. Oliver vs. National Collegiate Athletic Association, et al, dealt with the voiding of NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1. 12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A […]
Andre Smith (yes, the guy pictured below) has seen his ups and downs in a short span of time. Before Bowl season, he was listed as the best Offensive Lineman going into the 2009 NFL Draft. Then he was banned from playing in the Sugar Bowl for apparently having dealing with an agent (which is […]