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Yasiel Puig No Longer Represented by Luba Sports

Current MLB free agent, Yasiel Puig, has elected to no longer be represented by Rachel Luba of Luba Sports. “I appreciate Rachel’s efforts on my behalf over the past year,” said Puig. “She is a wonderful person and an extremely talented and knowledgeable agent. I wish her nothing but the best.” This major change for […]

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VaynerSports Signs Clemson QB D.J Uiagalelei

AJ Vaynerchuk and VaynerSports announced that they have signed sophomore quarterback DJ Uiagalelei from Clemson University to their NIL roster of athletes. Per sources, DJ Uiagalelei is the first athlete signed to the Vaynersports NIL roster.  In a post on his Instagram, insider and analyst for ESPN, Jordan Schultz, examined the signing. Schultz says “D.J […]

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Interview with Engage: Athlete Sweepstakes for Social Justice

This last year, social justice had a rebirth. There continues to be an outpouring of support for disenfranchised groups, but more importantly, there is action. Engage is taking part in that action. In coordination with Martin Luther King III, athletes and their agencies like CSE Talent, Radegen Sports and Entertainment, MVP Sports Group, Advantage One […]

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Darren Wilson’s Path From Player to Agent

Sports Agent Blog recently interviewed a former football player and aspiring agent, Darren Wilson. In the sports world, not every agent understands the perspective of the athlete. Wilson knows firsthand the dedication and sacrifice required of a collegiate and professional football player. He was a standout football player in college, being awarded the Thomas Caldwell […]

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On To The Next One: Alec Burks

Current Philadelphia 76ers guard and soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Alec Burks has switched agents from You First Sports to Octagon Basketball. Octagon Basketball represents NBA stars such as Bam Adebayo, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 29-year-old Burks now has the option to choose where he will continue his basketball career. Burks has bounced around […]

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Interview With The Agent: Mark Galperin

Mark Galperin is the President and Founder of Supreme Sports Group. Mark got his start in the sports world as an entrepreneur in high school who collected and sold sports memorabilia. His love for sports transferred into the agency world when he interned with a sports marketing company. However, his entrepreneurial spirit and seeing a […]

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Veteran CAA Agent Lowell Taub Starts Stoked Management

CAA Olympic and action sports agent Lowell Taub has made his exit from the agency as he has recently announced the start of his own sports agency titled Stoked Management. Amidst the recent round of layoffs by CAA, Taub decided that now would be the perfect time to start his own venture after a 13-year […]

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Rayshaun Hammonds Of Georgia Will Remain In the NBA Draft After Signing With Agent Billy Davis

In a post on his social media page, Georgia forward Rayshaun Hammonds has decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility by signing with agent Billy Davis of Family of Athletes. Hammonds averaged 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior last season, making him the second leading scorer on the team and leading […]

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Beyond Athlete Management Signs Trio Of NBA Draft Prospects

Mike Naiditch of Beyond Athlete Management has signed Jared Butler, Ryan Daly and Tyrell Terry in preparation for the 2020 NBA Draft. Naiditch is one of the 23 NCAA-certified agents, meaning all players have the option to maintain their collegiate eligibility if they decide to return. Jared Butler was an unanimous First Team All-Big 12 […]

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Young Money APAA Sports Announce Partnership With Omar Cooper’s Lifestyle Sports Agency

Young Money APAA Sports, owned and led by Adie von Gontard and Lil Wayne, has come to terms with Lifestyle Sports Agency owned by Omar Cooper. In the announcement the agreement was described as one of a partnership where they will “collaborate” in the development of their athletes. Lifestyle Sports Agency was just recently formed […]