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Brendan Fitzgerald Named Director Of Marketing At James Grant Sports USA

Per a press release by the company, James Grant Sports USA has hired Brendan Fitzgerald as its Director of Marketing. James Grant Sports is a global leader in management and professional services for clients in sports, music and entertainment. Prior to joining JGS, Fitzgerald worked on Global Partnerships for Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing and most […]

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James Grant Group Acquired By European Investment Firm

Earlier this week, SportsBusiness Journal announced that U.K.-based James Grant Group was acquired by Metric Capital Partners, an international investment firm.  James Grant will retain 50 percent ownership of the agency, which represents clients across sports, entertainment, music, television and literary. “I think it’s a unique opportunity for any group to break into the U.S. […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (6/13/2014)

NBA Finals, NHL Finals, U.S. Open, FIFA World Cup . . . the only thing missing is professional football, but even that is on the horizon.  I wish all fathers out there reading Sports Agent Blog a very happy Father’s Day.  I hear How to Play the Game is a great gift for the holiday.  Showing […]

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Six Questions With Lyle Yorks, Group Director/FIFA Sports Agent At James Grant Sports

The following “Six Questions” short interview is with Lyle Yorks, Group Director/FIFA sports agent, with James Grant Sports. Connect with Lyle on Twitter. 1) When did you realize you wanted to work in sports, and more specifically, in the sports agency industry? Everything in my life led up to what I do now for a […]

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Jeremy Pond Named Director Of Communications For James Grant Sports USA

James Grant Sports, a global leader in management and professional services, recently announced its hiring of Jeremy D. Pond to Director of Communications.  He will oversee all public relations and media for JGS clients in the United States. “We are thrilled to bring Jeremy into the James Grant Sports team,” said Lyle Yorks, JGS’s Global […]

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2014 MLS Draft Round 1 Picks (Player/Agent)

Thanks to reader Franco for the info found below. 1. Philadelphia Union, Andre Blake (GK), University of Connecticut – Agent: Wasserman Media Group 2. DC United, Steve Birnbaum (DF), California – Agent: Unknown 3. Vancouver Whitecaps, Christian Dean (DF), California – Agent: James Grant Sports 4. New England Revolution, Steve Neumann (FW), Georgetown – Agent: Wasserman Media Group […]