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 […]
Finally back from a long trip to the West Coast, which allowed me to experience the wonders of Las Vegas, Carmel by the Sea, Carmel Valley and Palo Alto. But it’s good to be home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (after a five hour delay in Dallas on the return trip). Quick thanks to our friends […]
This past Tuesday & Wednesday, Conversion Sports & Entertainment held its 7th annual NBA Pre-Draft Gifting & Style Suite at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. The event connected some of the top NBA Draft prospects and their representatives with various luxury brands that sponsored the event. Activities at the event included: Gifting from […]
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 […]
The No. 1 golfer in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, Jon Rahm a senior out of Arizona State, has signed with Lagardère Sports for his representation. Rahm, the only two-time winner of the Ben Hogan Award for excellence in golf and academics, will be represented by Lagardère Sports President of Golf, Steve Low, and Player Manager […]
Per a press release by the company, Independent Sports and Entertainment (ISE), an integrated sports, media, entertainment and management company has secured an investment from Ron Burkle to launch and support next level growth and expansion for the business. The company will be led by former President and CEO of Madison Square Garden Hank Ratner, […]
Per a company press release, BIKE Channel UK, the UK’s first broadcast channel completely dedicated to the world of cycling and currently available to over 15 million households, has created a six-episode reality series to find BIKE’s first UK Ambassador and the next pro cyclist. The Coach comes to BIKE Channel UK this September in […]
Good morning from Las Vegas, where everyone believes the fix is in on the NBA Finals, well at least those who put action on Game 6 and Warriors fans who were hoping to wrap up the series last night. Anyway, it’s on to Game 7, and I would be surprised if Golden State does not […]