Per a press release from the company, SportBox Entertainment Group has announced that ?s Group Principal and FIFA registered intermediary, Francisco Terreros, has joined the agency and will serve as Executive Vice President. Terreros brings more than 15 years of sport and entertainment industry experience to the firm. The Colombia native will lead the formation of a global soccer division, with […]
According to a company press release, MLB legend Cal Ripken, Jr. has signed with Rubicon Talent for his exclusive representation in all marketing, media and licensing partnerships. Ripken had a storied 21-year MLB career, all with the Baltimore Orioles. “The Iron Man” played in 2,632 consecutive games, shattering Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130. The shortstop […]
Per an article from Ben Fischer, Wasserman has expanded its presence in the Paralympic space by signing champions, Becca Meyers and Alana Nichols. Meyers, who won three swimming gold medals as an amateur last year in Rio, recently turned pro and signed an endorsement deal with Speedo. Nichols, a Paralympic veteran who became the first American to […]
Per a press release from the company, VaynerSports, is pleased to announce that veteran NFL agent Thomas Sims has joined their team as Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Prior to joining VaynerSports, Thomas served in the same role at A3 Athletics, where he was responsible for the recruitment and representation of football clients, which […]
According to Mike Florio of ProFootball Talk, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has signed with CAA to handle his off-field representation. He was previously represented by Excel Sports Management. Rodgers will remain with David Dunn of Athletes First when it comes to his on-field representation. CAA has established itself as a premier agency for […]
Per Liz Mullen, Roc Nation Sports has signed its first coaching client, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson. Jackson will be represented by agent John Thornton, who also represented him when Thornton worked at Octagon. Thornton, who negotiated Jackson’s four-year deal with the Browns in January 2016, left Octagon for Roc Nation three months later. The two worked together when Thorton […]
Powerhouse agency Wasserman announced today that Rafa Nieves has been hired Vice President of Baseball. Nieves came to the United States from Venezuela at the age of 16 to become a professional baseball player after being signed by the Detroit Tigers. He played within the Tigers and New York Yankees organization before transitioning to the […]
Leigh Steinberg “The Real Jerry Maguire” is back with his prestigious Agent Academy this summer with locations set in Dallas, Ohio, and California. The academy is for aspiring and current agents and has expanded from 1 day to 2 days. Version 2.0 expands the academy into a two day event and drills deep into two of the most important […]
Former Georgetown University head men’s basketball coach John Thompson III has signed with Sandy Montag and The Montag Group for his representation in his burgeoning broadcasting career. Thompson III was relieved of his coaching duties by the Hoyas in March after 13 years at the helm. However, he had been around the program for much […]
According to Liz Mullen, NFL agents Kristen Kuliga and Joby Branion are joining forces. Kuliga’s company, K Sports & Entertainment, will be folded into the three year old agency founded by Branion. While Kuliga has made a name for herself representing NFL players such as former quarterback Doug Flutie (and his $33 million deal with […]