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Interview with Agent: Emily Staker

In an arena full of competition, there is one female agent looking to assist other women in their sports journey. Emily Staker will take the time to talk shop, impart advice, give interviews, all while running a successful agency that bears her name. Her agency provides services to athletes, sports media personalities, contract negotiation, using […]

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Roc Nation Partners with International Rugby Club, The Sharks

Roc Nation Sports has partnered with The Sharks, an international rugby club based in South Africa. The partnership gives Roc Nation a minority stake in the club, and intends to assist The Sharks with brand amplification/creative activation, digital strategy and execution, commercial sales, community initiatives, fan engagement, retail/hospitality support. “Roc Nation is an internationally renowned company […]

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Justin Fields Signs With Athletes First

Athletes First has signed former Ohio State University quarterback Justin Fields. He will be represented by NFL agent David Mulugheta for on-the-field and off-the-field representation. His off-the-field representation will be primarily handled by Athletes First, but will be supported by Rubicon. Fields joins Athletes First and Mulugheta’s expansive client roster. The 6’3”, 228-pound, quarterback from […]

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Christian Darrisaw Signs With Young Money

Young Money has signed junior Christian Darrisaw from Virginia Tech. Darrisaw joins a growing list of 2021 NFL Draft prospects to join YM APAA in the recent weeks. After a prep year at Fork Union Military Academy (Virginia), the 6’5″, 314-pound Darrisaw enrolled at Virginia Tech and was rated 247 Sports Freshman All-American. He was […]

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Excel Sports Management Announces the Excel Fellowship Program

Excel Sports Management has just announced the creation of their new program, the Excel Fellowship Program. This innovative initiative showcases the company’s commitment towards cultivating a more inclusive workplace. The Excel Fellowship Program aims not only to spread awareness about a lack of diversity in the sports industry, but to also be a leader in […]

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Republik Sports Acquires Platinum Sports

On January 18th, Republik Sports, LLC announced the acquisition of all Platinum Sport’s agents and clients. Republik Sports, LLC was founded in 2020 by Venezuelan agent, Rafa Nieves, and currently represents over 20 MLB players including Alex Colome, Jose Ramirez, Luis Castillo, Gregory Polanco, and Teoscar Hernandez.  Platinum Sports was founded by agent Nick Brockmeyer […]

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Radegen Signs Rakeem Boyd For Off-Field Work

Integrated sports and entertainment agency, Radegen, has signed former Arkansas RB and 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Rakeem Boyd for his off-the-field representation. Boyd began his collegiate career at Texas A&M before transferring to Independence Community College (Kansas) of Last Chance U fame. After rushing for 1,211 yards and 14 TD in 10 games, he signed […]

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Najee Harris Signs With Wasserman and Beastmode

Per a press release from the company, University of Alabama running back and top 2021 NFL Draft prospect Najee Harris has signed with Wasserman for his on-field representation, and Beast Mode Marketing for his off-the-field endeavors. The 6’2″, 230 pound Harris is the latest product from the running back factory that Alabama has become. After […]

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Internship Opportunity: Radegen

Radegen is an “integrated sports and entertainment marketing agency dedicated to providing management, marketing and consulting solutions to world-class athletes, personalities and brands.” The team leverages industry relationships to maximize opportunities for their clients. Radegen is currently looking for interns currently enrolled at an accredited university or college (part-time or full-time), or graduate students. Given […]

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The New Normal: NFL Dramatically Changes Course for Combine

The NFL has pulled the trigger and officially reformatted the 2021 Draft Combine into a virtual affair. The decision, spearheaded by John Mara, was made to remain consistent with medical and public health guidelines (including the CDC). Of note, there will be no in-person workouts of any sort; all workouts will be held at individual […]