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Sports Law

The Oklahomian Wants My Words

I have not posted on the Andy Oliver topic in a while, but that does not mean that all parties in the lawsuit are now enjoying barbecues at the pool on Sundays.  The lawsuit remains in place and Andy has still not re-gained the right to pitch for Oklahoma State.  There are still six months […]

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Agent Spotlights Sports Agents

Agent Spotlight: Albert Thomas

Minister and prison guard by day, Albert Thomas, 48 years old, is a sports agent by night. Oh, and he’s a full-time father of five, and husband to boot. Comic book hero? Nope. Just one man who didn’t like what he saw was happening, and decided to take action. While watching his cousin’s grandson, Kwynn […]

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8/07/08 News & Notes

Gerard Haran Gerard made his presence known in his Wild Thing debut with a 2-run homerun. The Washington Wild Things were not able to capitalize on Gerard’s success but its great to know he is fitting in just fine as a Wild Thing. Robert Lara Robert had a big game while helping the AZL Padres […]

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Contract Negotiation Fantasy Sports NBA Players NBA Teams

Practice Makes Perfect

The majority of people on this site are looking to represent players from one of the big four (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). When it comes time to represent a major client, how many contracts will you have negotiated? Well now, thanks to PASPN.net’s Fantasy Basketball Mock GM game, you can practice your agent skills against […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

8/06/08 News & Notes

Gerard Haran Gerard is with the Washington Wild Things and adapting quite well to the new team.  Pretty soon we will start seeing him in the lineup either as C/1B/DH. Robert Lara Robert went 1 for 3, with 1 double and 1 RBI.  He also had 1 walk in the game that helped the AZL […]

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Internships Sports Business

Should You Require Your Employees/Interns To Relocate?

When hiring, I like to use Berke assessment tests, click here for some examples. When I am talking to potential employees (Dynasty hires Independent Contractors if you want me to use the correct terminology) or future interns, I often get asked if and when they will have to relocate to South Florida. Many are shocked […]

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Entertainment Olympics

Olympics On YouTube

The technology age is here.  The Internet is now being used more and more for marketing, and work and is connecting people and countries many miles and languages apart.  SportsAgentBlog.com is a great example of how the Internet is connecting people leagues apart through the common interest in agent and athlete information.  Now citizens all […]

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Contract Negotiation NFL Players NFL Teams

Keith Rivers Reports To Camp

Maybe Keith Rivers read Paul Schackman’s post.  Doubt it.  But Rivers did sign last night, leaving Derrick Harvey as the only first-round pick yet to sign with his team.  Ken Kremer may be waiting for market value, but the former University of Florida defensive-end is missing valuable snaps while holding out. Many have recently been […]

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Contract Negotiation

Should Rosenhaus Give Ocho Cinco “The Talk?”

This summer we heard a lot from Chad Johnson talking to the media.  Shoot, we always hear a lot from Johnson, but this summer it was about him wanting to be traded.  Jeremy Shockey complained to the Giants much like Chad has, and Shockey wound up in a Saints uniform.  So why hasn’t Ocho Cinco […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation

GERARD HARAN NOW A WILD THING

GERARD HARAN NOW A WILD THING Haran was traded from the Atlantic League Newark Bears to the Frontier League Washington Wild Things GAINESVILLE, FL – August 5, 2008, Gerard Haran’s journey remains anything but dull.  Gerard has played in the Golden Baseball League, MLB with the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlantic League, and now embarks on […]