I had a good time this week participating at the ESports BAR Miami conference that took place at the 1 Hotel in South Beach. It was a nice congregation of esports professionals from around the world. In fact, I had the honor of sharing the stage with the Director of Esports for Alibaba’s Alisports division […]
It’s been a couple of weeks of non-stop travel, between Austin, Las Vegas and New York. Hopefully, I get to stay around home-base for the next few weeks before heading back to New York for some more Heitner Legal-related work. Amazing game-winner against Wisconsin followed by a heartbreaking loss to South Carolina for my Florida […]
This week’s Friday wrap-up is coming to you from Los Angeles, where I am stationed for the Breeders’ Cup and surrounding events. It has been a busy week of travel between Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and now L.A., and the adventures do not stop here. Next week, I am off to Arizona and then Gainesville, […]
We are right in the thick of signing season for NFLPA certified Contract Advisors. The announcements of signings keep pouring in. Our incredible contributors at Sports Agent Blog will continue to highlight some of the more notable pairings; we are keeping track of all signings in the background and will provide our master list as always. […]
SportAgentBlog.com’s very own Mark Burns recently wrote an article for Forbes asking 85+ sport business professionals 2 questions: 1) What are the trends and hot-button topics to follow in the sports business industry in 2015? 2) How will the different niches within sport — digital, technology, agency, traditional media, sponsorship, athletics and others — change […]
What: Chapman University Fowler School of Law 2015 Entertainment & Sports Law Symposium When: Friday, February 6, 2015 9am-5pm Where: Chapman University School of Law – Kennedy Hall 237AB (370 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866) Description This year’s theme is ‘Taking Care of Business: How the evolution of the marketplace is changing the rules […]
For agents, aspiring sports business professionals, and students alike, if you consistently read this website, you’re probably interested in the sports agency industry. Chances are you follow a few agents on Twitter. You may even be a subscriber to Sports Agent Blog’s ‘Agents Twitter List’. Below, we’ve highlighted five agents who are ‘must follows’ on […]
The following “Six Questions” short interview with Allan Walsh, NHL Player Agent with Octagon Hockey, was conducted by Belmont University Law School student and aspiring sports/entertainment agent Mark J. Burns. Connect with Allan on Twitter. 1. You merged your original agency with Octagon Hockey in 2004. What motivated that decision, and how has it helped your […]
Baseball games are becoming exciting, the NFL progresses toward the middle of the regular season, and basketball is about to start. This is always a great time of year for sports fans. Unfortunately, the NHL and NHLPA have not yet come to terms on a new deal, the players remain locked out, and games are […]
I am very happy to hear that Israel is the favorite in the Jupiter, Florida World Baseball Classic Qualifier. It would be fun to see Shawn Green, Gabe Kapler, and crew compete again on a truly global platform. The team won its first game yesterday against South Africa by a score of 7-3. Minor league first baseman […]