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ESPN’s Darren Rovell Chats With One Of Michael Sam’s Agents

Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) runs on the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the 2014 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Missouri beat Oklahoma State 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

On his most recent podcast, ESPN’s Sports Business Reporter, Darren Rovell, chatted with one of Michael Sam’s agents, Cameron Weiss.  Weiss and his colleague at Empire Athletes, Joe Barkett, co-represent the 2013 SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year. Rovell and Weiss discussed Sam’s announcement that he is gay, his marketing and sponsorship potential, how the […]

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Michael Sam’s Agent Comments On Client Announcing He Is Gay

Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) runs on the field before the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the 2014 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Missouri beat Oklahoma State 41-31. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

In January, it was reported by many media outlets that Jeff Sperbeck of The NOVO Agency had signed Missouri DE, Michael Sam.  Since then, Sam signed with NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor, Joe Barkett, of Empire Athletes. What is making headlines isn’t Sam’s agency swap, but his announcement on Sunday that he is gay.  The 2013 […]