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Among The Startup Football League Frenzy, Don Yee Looks To Cash In

It’s been two weeks since the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII, which concluded the NFL season. However, a week later, football was back! According to many football fanatics, the Alliance of American Football (AAF) exceeded expectations during their inaugural games last weekend. In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, AAF Co-Founder, Bill Polian […]

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CAA Announces Changes To Basketball Division

According to a press release from the agency, CAA Sports announced a new leadership structure for its NBA athlete representation practice. Veteran agents Aaron Mintz and Austin Brown have been appointed as co-heads of the division and will lead its efforts alongside Leon Rose and Steven Heumann. The current client roster includes 75 All-Star and […]

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GUEST POST: The Trials and Tribulations of the Lake-Show and the NBA Trade Deadline – George Kyriazakos

My how times have changed since July 9, 2019 when Hollywood’s new chosen one, LeBron James appeared to change the NBA landscape upon taking his talents to Los Angeles. At that time, the dawn of a new era appeared to arrive as the newest version of “Showtime” was ready to assembled.  But that was then, and […]

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Kyler Murray Picks Erik Burkhardt For Football Representation

Kyler Murray, Heisman Trophy QB and the 9th overall draft pick by the Oakland A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft, announced via Twitter that he has committed to his dream of playing quarterback in the NFL rather than playing baseball. Early the following morning, Adam Schefter reported that Kyler Murray has chosen Erik Burkhardt as […]

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2112 Hockey Agency’s New Division Focused On Bringing Overseas Talent to NCAA

Darryl Wolski of 2112 Hockey Agency announced via press release the newly formed College Hockey Family Advisor, a new division aimed at assisting elite players and their families from overseas as they take the next step in their hockey career in North America. College Hockey Family Advisors, CHFA, is focused on providing guidance to overseas […]

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Onto the Next One: Ravens Running Back Gus Edwards

Breakout rookie running back Gus Edwards has agreed to sign with Rosenhaus Sports Representation and will be represented by agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Formerly a part of Malka Sports with agent Pat Capra, Edwards was welcomed by Drew Rosenhaus on Instagram: View this post on Instagram @godsgiftgus13 welcome to the @rosenhaussports family! A post […]

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TLA Worldwide US Rebrands As GSE Worldwide

Through a new acquisition by Gatemore Capital Management, leading athlete representation and sports marketing firm TLA Worldwide has now been rebranded as GSE Worldwide, for their US division.  Headquartered in New York, GSE Worldwide serves athletes and personalities in baseball, broadcasting, coaching, golf, tennis and also represents prominent media figures. With over 300 clients in […]

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Female NFL Agents Making Strides

Potential No. 1 overall draft pick, Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, can make history if selected first overall. Williams would become the first player to be selected No. 1 in the draft, who is represented by a female agent. Williams is represented by Young Money APPA agent, Nicole Lynn. Williams will also become Lynn’s first, […]

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Wasserman Signs Elite Class Of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Agents Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy, of Wasserman, have signed an elite class of prospects for the 2019 NFL draft. The two agents, who joined Wasserman last year, have added Washington cornerback Byron Murphy, Washington safety Taylor Rapp, and Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Hendrickson and LaBoy previously worked at Independent Sports and Entertainment. […]

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All-American SEC Defensive Players Sign With Young Money APAA

Dwayne Michael Carter, or “Lil Wayne” has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of athlete representation. The rap icon has used his unique swagger and intelligence to develop Young Money APAA into a dominant force within the sports agency industry. After the firm’s acquisition of former competitor PlayersRep Sports Management in […]