According to a piece on SBJ, the Oakland A’s ball club is “in danger of losing some or even all” of its annual revenue sharing check under terms of the current collective bargaining agreement, which expires on December 1. The team was “grandfathered into the (current) program” because of its “antiquated stadium, despite being in a […]
This week’s Friday wrap-up is coming to you from Los Angeles, where I am stationed for the Breeders’ Cup and surrounding events. It has been a busy week of travel between Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and now L.A., and the adventures do not stop here. Next week, I am off to Arizona and then Gainesville, […]
According to a press release from the company, Octagon announced a new North American marketing leadership structure, elevating four of its own industry veterans. John Shea, who was appointed president of the marketing and events business across the Americans earlier this year, has switched up his team to reflect the agency’s focus on helping its […]
When is the last time you moved? Not in the sense of physical activity, but actually packed up all your belongings, called a company like the cross country movers and settled into a new home? Anyone who has ever been through this process before can attest to the fact that moving can be a stressful […]
Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, former WME-IMG agent Sandy Montag has signed his first two clients at his new venture, The Montag Group. Montag, who has represented top coaches, broadcasters and other media personalities, has signed Fox Sports NFL analyst David Diehl and ESPN play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch and will represent them himself. Diehl is […]
Off to Las Vegas this evening for a real quick getaway before another busy week at Heitner Legal, which includes even more travel. Skipping the sportsbooks on Sunday to partake in some golf, which I hear is superb in and around Vegas. But on Saturday, it’s a big rivalry game between my Gators and the […]
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Leonys Martin has switched agencies. The Mariners center fielder will now be represented by Wasserman via a tweet from the agency. Martin is 28 and was signed by the Texas Rangers in 2011 as an amateur free agent and made his MLB debut in 2011. He is currently signed through […]
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 […]
Per SBJ, Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler has signed with WME for his representation off the court. Butler’s representation will be led by WME partners and agents Dave Wirtschafter and Doug Lucterhand as well as Kevin Shivers. The 6’7″ Butler is a two-time All-Star and the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2015. He signed a […]
This weekend I had the opportunity to visit Chicago, Illinois for the first time and attend the 2016 TPG Sports Group Sports Agent School. The conference was 2 days long and covered 6 panel topics. Attendees ranged from undergraduate students to professionals in different industries. The Introduction to Athlete Representation panel consisted of Lou Nero- […]