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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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Interview with the Executive: Frédéric Fausser of Samba Digital

In a year where we all have felt far apart, Frédéric has worked tirelessly to bring us together through language.  Frédéric Fausser is the CEO of Samba Digital, a digital sports agency with top clients like PSG, Formula 1, Ligue1, Orlando Magic, Bundesliga, Juventus, Everton. Sports Translate is the newest focus of Frédéric and Samba […]

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Drew Rosenhaus’ Hot Start in NFL Free Agency

With news of the NFL salary cap being officially released at $182.5 million, cuts and contract restructures were accurately expected to ensue. The salary cap was reduced by more than $15 million due to the pandemic-stricken 2020 season, where the cap was set at $198.2 million. Superagent Drew Rosenhaus has been incredibly diligent in negotiating […]

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CAA Basketball Plans to Make Big Splash During Free Agency

NBA Free Agency in 2021 will be a frenzy for CAA Basketball, as 25 players on their client roster will become free agents. The free agency roster, headlined by the likes of Chris Paul, Mike Conley and Carmelo Anthony, currently holds a total of $188,146,097 in AAV with an average annual salary per player at […]

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Interview With The Executive: Daniel Green – Green Sports Management

Daniel Green is a certified agent with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and the Federal International Basketball Association (FIBA). Prior to his role as Founder & CEO of Green Sports Management, he worked in the Front-Office with BSE Global (Brooklyn Nets) and the Miami Heat. While with the BSE Global, he was Senior Manager, […]

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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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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 […]

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Excel Sports Management Adds Three To Its Team

Excel Sports Management has brought on three new members to their team, according to the company. Each new member of the staff brings to the table an impressive resumé coupled with valuable experience that will enable them to immediately make significant contributions to the firm.  John Nowicki has been hired into the role of Director […]

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Advertising to Cardboard: COVID’s Impact on Sponsorship Agreements in Sports

According to Statista, the revenue of the North American sports sponsorship market was estimated at approximately 17.17 billion U.S. dollars in 2018 and is expected to grow to over 20 billion U.S. dollars by 2022. One may be rightfully skeptical of that anticipated increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Without triggering PTSD, let’s rewind to March […]