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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (9/8/2017)

As Hurricane Irma makes its way through the Caribbean Islands and approaches the State of Florida, potentially affecting other states as well, I hope and pray that everyone is safe and that the worst of damage is to properties, and not anyone’s health. Please make sure that you have taken any and all precautions as […]

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Lagardère Sports Named Tournament Operator Of CareerBuilder Challenge

Per a press release from the company, Lagardère Sports will manage all aspects of the PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge. Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that has operated the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour event since its inception in 1960 and will continue to oversee the charitable donations made to local non-profits from the tournament’s proceeds. Lagardère Sports’ […]

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Rosenhaus Sports Invests In The Next Chapter With Starks

Per an article by Liz Mullen, former 1st Round pick of the Baltimore Ravens and NFL Cornerback, Duane Starks has been hired of Director of Player Career Development for Rosenhaus Sports Representation. Starks is a longtime client of Drew Rosenhaus, their relationship dates back to 1998 when Rosenhaus recruited Starks out of the University of […]

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Under Armour Partners With NFL Players For Unique Youth Program

The beginning of the 2017 NFL season is right around the corner and while most players are coming off of a summer of relaxation, some NFL players were working with organizations to make sure young athletes have the best opportunity to make it to the big leagues. Despite suffering a torn ACL during organized team […]

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The Top Five Richest Football Agents In The World

When you think of the people in football, you often think of the players, managers, referees, coaches, fans, chairmen etc., however, football is not complete without agents and in today’s climate, never will be. Agents are the only authorised people by FIFA who are able to act as the middlemen during transfer and contract negotiations, […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (9/1/2017)

A lot of focus on Ezekiel Elliott this week and his long-lasting appeal of the 6 game suspension handed to him by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Giancarlo Stanton keeps smashing home runs, which has been quite a cause for celebration in South Florida, even though it remains rather unlikely that the Marlins make the playoffs. […]

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Lagardère Sports Increases Global Reach

Per a company press release, Lagardère Sports announced plans to increase its operations in Shanghai to further enhance the services provided to the agency’s international and domestic clients. The agency will use its deep local knowledge and insights to help brands and rights holders achieve long term value in China, as the country is rapidly […]

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NBA Free Agency Takes A Dip In Summer 17′

Below is the first contribution from new Sports Agent Blog contributor Christian A. Carter. Carter is a 2nd Year, MBA Candidate at the College of William & Mary and graduate of Seton Hill University where he served as Captain of the Football Team and SAAC President. Carter is also the curator of “Carter’s Call” a new […]

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Sports Business & Leadership Association

“The Sports Business and Leadership Association (SBLA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization made up of professionals working in the sports business industry dedicated to providing children in each of our Chapter communities (Miami – Tampa – Jacksonville – Denver – Chicago) with the resources necessary to engage in unique sports experiences or to attend sports […]

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Top NFL Agents And Agencies By Number Of Clients – August 2017

The following guest contribution is provided by Hardik Sanghavi, who graduated from DePaul University in 2016 with a major in finance and minor in accounting. During his time at DePaul, Hardik interned with ESPN Chicago and Priority Sports & Entertainment. He now works as a Commercial Underwriter in the Insurance Industry and writes for Overthecap.com. […]