Athletes First announced an innovative partnership today with Winnebago and the official launch of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour as A1 demonstrates how it’s reimagining athlete representation. Athletes First will travel across the country in a customized Winnebago Forza for six action-packed months to see each week’s top NFL and NCAA games. The tour kicked […]
‘Tis the season for many college football players to decide that they will be entering the NFL Draft and signing with agents to represent them in their professional endeavors. Kudos to our friend Brett Greenberg for staying on top of some recent signings, which I am reporting below. Note that some of these are based […]
Rosenhaus Sports Representation has welcomed Miami Hurricanes Football alum and NFLPA Certified Agent, Shawn O’Dare to their team. O’Dare will be working alongside football agent tycoon Drew Rosenhaus, Jason Rosenhaus, and Robert Bailey. O’Dare has recently made headlines by paving the way for NIL Representation around the country as he has helped sign numerous University […]
ICM Steller Sports, the sports division for ICM Partners, acquired Select Sports Group. This move greatly expands ICM Partners’ reach and impact on the sport agency industry, specifically football. ICM Partners consists of three superstar NFL agents: Erik Burkhardt, Jeff Nalley, and Reggie Johnson. Burkhardt and Nalley come over from Select Sports Group while Johnson […]
The world of female sports agents, while small, has notable names you may not have been privy to as of yet. There has been a lot of publicity surrounding female agents in big agencies, but Sam Tiger is dominating in the game of boutique firms. Certified with the NFLPA, Sam is helping to shatter the […]
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 […]
Attorney and agent Kristin Campbell has announced the severing of ties with Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman. Campbell, the founder of 40 Sports & Entertainment Group, negotiated the five-year extension Freeman signed with the Falcons in 2017. The $41.25 million extension made him the highest-paid running back in the NFL at the time. There has […]
The era of marketability in college recruiting is here. Early last week, the NCAA announced their support of recommendations that would allow college athletes to earn money from their name, image and likeness. What came next inevitably will be remembered as the match that lit the brand-led recruitment fire. BRANDS ATTRACT TALENT Recruiting in college […]
Katie Zelem, superstar midfielder out of Manchester United has become the first Manchester United women’s player to ever be represented by Adidas. The endorsement’s terms, negotiated by Akin Caulker of The Athletic Network, have not been disclosed but the deal is believed to be among the most lucrative in the FA Women’s Super League this year. […]
Stellar Group Limited is a London-based soccer agency that has negotiated nearly 150 active soccer (football) players. According to Forbes, the agency represents 96 clients whose contracts total $375.21 million. The agency is looking to reach a new level by launching an American division, aptly called Stellar USA. While the parent company represents one type […]