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Golf Sports Business

Golfer Patrick Reed Signs With CAA Sports

Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, CAA Sports has signed world No. 7-ranked golfer Patrick Reed for his representation on and off the course. With CAA, Reed will be represented by a team of agents led by CAA Sports Global Head of Sports Endorsements Lowell Taub and Global Head of Sales Paul Danforth. The Texas-native Reed […]

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Sports Business

MP & Silva Appoints Jochen Lösch As CEO Of MP & Silva

Per a press release form the company, MP & Silva, a leading international sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights, sponsorship and digital services, has appointed former Traffic Sports director Jochen Lösch as CEO. Lösch has almost 20 years’ experience in leading executive positions in the international sports industry. An attorney, he spent four years […]

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Contract Negotiation NBA Players Sports Business Sports Law

NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiations

The following is a guest contribution from Noah Goodman. Goodman is an associate at Ballard Spahr and he  drafts memoranda on federal court decisions and federal agency rulings. He previously oversaw a political campaign for a former Philadelphia City Councilman and was a presenter at the 28th Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and American Culture at the […]

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Sports Agents Sports Business

The Rapid Growth Of Goal Line Football Takes Representation Industry By Storm

Brian Levy began his career as a NFLPA Agent, but in such a competitive industry decided that he needed to differentiate himself to achieve success. To do so, he has built a business of representing both football players and coaches, who also need assistance in negotiating multi-million dollar contracts, buyouts, etc. on both the collegiate […]

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Sports Business

Vault Sports And Entertainment’s Immediate Success

Per a press release from GoAheadPR, Vault Sports and Entertainment, a sports marketing firm with a focus in sponsorships, social media management and strategic partnership development, had a very successful first year of business. Vault was established in 2015 by founder Matt Wells to provide an “affordable alternative to the high cost and bloated sports […]

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Sports Business

Octagon Unveils New Brand Identity

Per a press release from the company, Octagon, a global sports and entertainment leader, introduced a new brand identity focused on the endless potential that exists for the agency’s global family of talent, brands and employees. Over the past decade, the company has become an industry leader in both sports and entertainment, representing top athletes […]

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NBA Players Sports Agents Sports Business

Agent Rich Paul Won’t Let Ben Simmons Play For 76ers This Year

According to NBC Sports, the alleged story is that the Philadelphia 76ers 2016 #1 Draft Pick, Ben Simmons will not play this season due to his agent, Rich Paul. According to Bob Cooney of the Philadelphia Daily News on 97.5 The Fanatic: “I just got off the phone with somebody who I really trust in […]

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NFL Players Sports Agents Sports Business

Epic Agents Presents: Life Of A First Year NFL Agent

In a piece titled “Life Of A First Year NFL Agent: Entry 1” on the Epic Agents website, up and coming NFL agent and former University of Miami WR Shawn O’Dare documents his journey of becoming an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor thus far. His participation and passion for the game of football from a young age […]

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Sports Agents Sports Business

Sandy Montag To Leave WME-IMG

Per Ryan Glasspiegel of thebiglead, sports media agent Sandy Montag is leaving WME-IMG according to sources close to the situation. He is leaving the agency to start his own firm, The Montag Group, which has been a two year process and is expected to be officially announced at the end of the week. Montag has […]

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Sports Business

On To The Next One: Stephen A. Smith

According to Liz Mullen of SBJ, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed ESPN broadcaster and media personality Stephen A. Smith for exclusive representation in all areas, including broadcasting, endorsements, publishing and speaking. He was previously represented by Headline Media for broadcasting, and WME-IMG for marketing opportunities. Smith appears on a variety of ESPN’s programs, including […]