Per Liz Mullen, NFL agent Tory Dandy has joined CAA Sports’ NFL Division. He was previously working for Independent Sports and Entertainment, formerly Relativity Sports, where he worked with famed agent and the late Eugene Parker. The former college football player turned NFL agent began his post-playing career in the sports industry at Synergy Sports […]
One of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason was the fact that Denver Broncos OLB and reigning Super Bowl MVP, Von Miller, had yet to reach a long term deal with the team. It seemed as if the Broncos were not going to have their difference maker on the field, since Miller was adamant […]
According to Liz Mullen of SBJ, CAA Hockey has brought on three NHL players: Los Angeles Kings forward Tyler Toffoli (previously represented by Newport Sports), Washington Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (SMG Sports Management Group) and Winnipeg Jets forward Mathieu Perreault (4Sports & Entertainment). These players will be represented by a team of agents led by […]
Not only has six-year veteran guard/forward and former No. 2 overall pick Evan Turner changed teams this offseason (he signed a four-year, $70 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers), but he has also changed his representation. He has signed with BDA Sports where he will be represented by Kevin Bradbury, who negotiated his deal […]
Portland Trail Blazers restricted free agent Allen Crabbe has left Excel Sports to be managed by CAA Sports, where he will be represented by Aaron Mintz. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard signed a four-year, $75 million offer sheet with the Brooklyn Nets this week and is waiting to see if the Trail Blazers will match. The […]
According to pennlive.com, sports agent Casey Close is an interested party in the Fox News sexual harassment suit. The suit involves Fox News chief executive Roger Ailes and one of the cable channel’s former star anchors, Gretchen Carlson. Carlson is suing Ailes for sexual harassment and resultant damages in New Jersey Superior Court. Carlson was […]
According to a Tweet by Robert Murray, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is now represented by Excel Sports Management. He was previously represented by ISE Baseball (formerly Relativity Baseball). The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Delaware-native is one of the premier first baseman in the MLB. He is currently signed to a very team-friendly contract – a […]
Top 5 Agencies of the 2016 NBA Draft Excel Sports Management CAA ASM Sports Wasserman Priority Sports Honorable Mention: Roc Nation Sports Top 5 Agents of the 2016 NBA Draft Mike Lindeman – Excel Sports Management (4 players drafted, 1 in the first-round) Rob Pelinka – Landmark Sports (2 players drafted, both in the top-ten) Mike George […]
With the EURO 2016 under way, all eyes in Europe – and many others in the rest of the world – are on soccer. Or football, as they call it. People are watching closely what the sport’s biggest names do on the field, and outside it (see the many pictures showing Ronaldo’s tantrums circulating over […]
In 2014, one of the biggest stories in tennis representation was Genie Bouchard. Her contract was up at Lagardère, a company that had represented her since she was 14. She eventually signed with powerhouse WME-IMG, where she was managed by power agent Jill Smoller, who lists Serena Williams as one of her clients. That agreement […]