Who knows if this becomes a long-term relationship with the WWLS, but I have just finished my first post for its online edition of ESPN The Magazine, which you may read by clicking here. It is titled, WHAT THE HECK IS A GOLDEN HURRICANE, ANYWAY? and it documents Tulsa’s interesting, exciting, and so far successful […]
The Angels have chosen to buyout Garret Anderson’s remaining contract worth $3-million. If the buyout route was not taken, the Angels would have had to pay Anderson’s $14-million option. Many questions come to mind when asking yourself if Anderson is “worth it”. Well, my answer for this is, numbers do not lie. Anderson has had […]
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Career Sports Expanding To NY
The company credited for getting my feet wet in this industry, Career Sports & Entertainment, has just announced major expansion news. Career Sports has definitely thrived in the city of Atlanta, GA, is in the process of expanding to New York City and has been recently searching for some office space. Jim Donofrio, owner of […]
One week away from elections. I have already submitted my ballot (via absentee ballot). Whether you vote for McCain/Palin, Obama/Biden, or another ticket, just make sure that you go out and vote next Tuesday. Let your voice be heard. Many athletes and a few agents have announced their intentions well before voting day. The sports […]
Eric R. Wiesel went to California State University, Sacramento and Lincoln Law School before joining the law firm of Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime. He is a partner at the firm and heads its sports practice with an NBA, WNBA, and NFLPA license. Two of his more notable clients are Rebekkah Brunson (All-Star and US […]
A little over a year ago, I reported on the internal struggles over at CSMG headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. The company was spending a lot of money being on projects that had not yet amounted to anything worthwhile and the company was split over whether to focus more on contractual negotiations or marketing deals. Meanwhile, […]
We were happy with Norm Duke winning an ESPY for Bowler of the Year, but we are even more pleased to announce Duke’s most recent victory, making him the first player in PBA history to win three consecutive Majors. Here is the PBA.com press release: Norm Duke became the first player in PBA history to […]
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B-Diddy Chooses China
Another athlete is choosing to head overseas instead of staying local in North America, yet this time it is his shoe deal that he is taking overseas. The Los Angeles Clippers summer acquisition, Baron Davis, has decided to leave his previous sponsorship deal with Reebokand represent the Chinese brand Li Ning. Davis is not the […]
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NBA: Southeast Division Previews
Atlanta Hawks Matt McHale: Basketbawful Hoopinion: Peachtree Hoops Charlotte Bobcats BrettL: Queen City Hoops Ziggy: BobcatsPlanet Miami Heat Darren Heitner: SportsAgentBlog.com Gregory Broome: The Peninsula is Mightier Orlando Magic Ben: Third Quarter Collapse Washington Wizards Rashad: Hoops Addict HoopsAvenue: HoopsAvenue Mike Prada: Bullets Forever Truth: Truth About It Dot Net Also see links to all […]
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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
Taking a break from studying for the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination), which is a part of the bar exam that every future lawyer must take to become accredited. It should not be all that difficult, but it is two weeks away and I might as well get ready for it. Meanwhile, three hours south […]