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On To The Next One: Gio Gonzalez

Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez has signed with MLBPA agent Scott Boras, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported via Twitter. He was previously signed with the ACES group. Gonzalez will join a host of other high-profile Nationals players with the Boras corporation such as Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper, and Danny Espinosa. While the 29-year-old lefty has now […]

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Interview With The Agent: Sunny Shah (Esquire “The Agent” Edition)

Sunny Shah graduated in the top 2% of his class from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Economics. While in college, he started his own marketing and events company and became close friends with many of the athletes playing for the university. Prior to founding 320 Sports, Shah was a successful investment banker […]

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On To The Next One: Victoria Azarenka

Two time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka has signed a representation agreement with Carlos Fleming at IMG. She was previously managed by Meilen Tu at Lagardere. Azarenka had been managed by Lagardere since 2005, and when her contract was up in July she switched over to IMG. Currently ranked 21, Victoria has a host of […]

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Interview With The Agent: Jeff Guerriero (Esquire “The Agent” Edition)

Jeff Guerriero founded Prosource Sports and Entertainment and started his sports agent career in 1997, determined to handle everything for his players so they only have to focus on playing the best game of football. Guerriero has represented more than 100 professional football players and negotiated over 155 NFL contracts since the start of his career, […]

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Jackson Management Group Acquires Three Rival Sports Group Agents

NBPA certified Agents Mitchell Butler, Toby Bailey, and Dean Walle have left Rival Sports Group to join Jackson Management Group, LLC, forming their basketball division. Butler who is the only certified player agent to have played, coached, and worked as an executive in the NBA, was the President of Basketball for Rival Sports Group. Bailey […]

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TPG Sports Group Sports Agent School

What: TPG Sports Group Sports Agent School When: November 6-7, 2015 Where: Chicago, IL Description Agent School is the premier training ground for anyone interested in professional athlete representation. Perfect for anyone interested in becoming a sports agent, Agent School will offer real world experience and networking with the best in the industry. TPG will […]

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The Story Behind the Rise of Nontraditional Sport Agents

Sports Agents for traditional sports like basketball and football are a staple of the professional sporting industry and have been for years. Top players of professional sports, or players trying to reach the professional level, need advocates who promote their skill sets to various teams, manage their images, as well as negotiate contracts and sponsorship […]

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On To The Next One: Henderson Alvarez

  Henderson Alvarez has switched from Praver Shapiro to join Beverly Hills Sports Council for representation. Alvarez is a 25-year old All-Star pitcher for the Miami Marlins. He joins a roster in Beverly Hills Sports Council that includes 7 other All Star players including Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence, Dee Gordon, Jason Kipnis, Salvador Perez, Kelvin […]

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Roc Nation Sports Sued for $20 Million

  Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports is being sued for $20 million by two boxing promoters for trying to steal top fighter, Demetrius Andrade, away from an existing deal. Per New York Daily News, Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing) and Artie Pelullo (Banner Promotions) are claiming that Roc Nation initially agreed to pay the 27 year […]

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WME | IMG Signs American Tennis Star Jack Sock

Per a tweet by Liz Mullen of SBJ, rising American tennis star Jack Sock has signed with WME|IMG for worldwide marketing and management representation. He was previously represented by CAA Sports. The 22-year-old is the latest signing for WME|IMG’s tennis division and joins the likes of Petra Kvitova, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, and other rising stars Eugenie Bouchard […]