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Endeavor Makes Second Attempt At An IPO

Endeavor Group Holdings Inc. is taking a second crack at filing an amended prospectus with the Securities Exchange Commission. The original attempt to go public was in September 2019, but the plan was scrapped, citing hazardous market conditions. Owner of talent agency WME, Endeavor Content, and the UFC, Endeavor intends to sell 21.3 million shares […]

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NBA Agent to Head Rep1 Sports’ Basketball Division

Kevin Bradbury is taking his talents to Rep1 Sports Agency and will be President of the newly-formed basketball division. Bradbury is bringing in basketball roster of over twenty players, headlined by Patrick Beverly, Frank Kaminsky and Robert Williams. Bradbury is coming from BDA Sports agency. Rep1 Sports Agency is primarily known for its NFL and […]

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Potential Client Bribery Brings Suit Between Rival Agents

Agent David Lee has filed papers in the Manhattan Supreme Court to bring a suit against Raymond Brothers of Roc Nation Sports. The claim alleges Brothers bribed New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson with a free $34,000 Chevy Silverado to sever his contractual agreement with Lee and elect him as his new agent. Lee had […]

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Super Agent Rich Paul Starts Marketing Agency “Adopt”, Along With Former Nike Executives

Rich Paul is starting a new company to help generate additional branding and marketing opportunities. Paul is partnering with several Nike alumni, including David Creech, who has worked on branding with athletes such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Kobe Bryant. Creech is joined by Nicole Graham, who served as VP of Global Marketing at […]

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Women In Sports: Ally Redig Fills the Gap

Within an athlete’s realm, there are any number of people and parts in a constant state of motion. Ally Redig wants to help facilitate that movement in a seamless way for her roster of clients. If you are an agent or an athlete, looking to make sure you are capitalizing on every opportunity, Ally Redig, […]

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Joshua Ebrahim Starts AI Powered Sports Platform: ProFitX

After spearheading the basketball division at Rosenhaus Sports Representation, Joshua Ebrahim left his position 18 months ago to embark on his new venture called ProFitX. His new technology, the NBA Athledex empowers the sports ecosystem to make smarter, faster, and more data-driven decisions with the first-ever comprehensive real-time financial and performance sports index powered by […]

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Four Recent Patriot Acquisitions Have One Common Theme: Powerhouse Agent Drew Rosenhaus

Monday, March 15th was the beginning of the Legal Tampering Period for the 2021 NFL season and the New England Patriots got off to a blistering start. The Patriots, led by future Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Belichick, traded for offensive tackle Trent Brown last week, and followed it up with key signings in […]

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BMX Star Nigel Sylvester Signs With Steinberg Sports and Entertainment and APA Talent Agency

Steinberg Sports & Entertainment and APA Talent Agency announced the signing of Nigel Sylvester. In an exclusive partnership agreement, SSE and APA will represent Sylvester for all aspects of his career.  In a press release, CEO, Chris Cabott expressed excitement for the signing and partnership with APA. Sylvester is involved in many avenues outside of BMX, from arts, entrepreneurship and […]

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High School Sports Business

Overtime Announces The Launch of New Basketball League

High School basketball players who have no interest in playing in the NCAA have another alternative. Overtime Elite is a new league backed by the sports media company Overtime.   Overtime promises high school athletes at least $100,000 annually to join their league, according to Kevin Draper of the New York Times. Overtime Elite (OTE) will be a […]

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AxisStars Partners With OpenSponsorship

AxisStars, a community for professional athletes and entertainers, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with OpenSponsorship, an athlete influencer marketplace. AxisStars works directly with over 400 sports professionals to help them create a better future. By facilitating partnership and branding deals as well as helping clients extend their businesses and reach, AxisStars helps build […]