Per a Tweet by Jerry Crasnick, San Diego Padres right handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet has switched agencies to Magnus Sports. He was previously represented by Octagon. The 25-year-old Dominican Republic-native made his MLB debut this past May and finished the season with a 7-8 record in 21 games started. He had an ERA of 4.57 in […]
According to a company press release, digital media expert William Mao has joined Octagon as Vice President, Media Rights Consulting. The Global Media Rights Consulting group, launched earlier this year, provides strategic consultation to major domestic and international rights holders, broadcasters, digital distribution platforms and the sports investment community to “help clients determine the value […]
ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player Damien Woody has signed with Octagon for his representation in his second career. He was formerly represented by Don Buchwald & Associates, according to SBJ. The former offensive lineman was the 17th overall pick by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowls […]
According to his Twitter, NFL agent Casey Muir is joining Octagon as its new Director of Football. Muir is leaving Tier 1 Management, where he was the president and managing director of football services. Named a “rising star among the next wave of agents,” by Inside the League Muir has specialized in contract negotiations both […]
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Free agent pitcher, Jason Hammel, has signed with ACES for his representation, where he will be represented by Seth and Sam Levinson. He was previously represented by Octagon. After being drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 10th round of the 2002 amateur draft, Hammel made his debut on April 11, 2006. He […]
Per a SBJ report, Octagon has signed professional golfer Paige Spiranac for her representation. She was previously represented by Prime Athletes. She has been in the news lately when in a press conference during the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters she was asked about being cyber bullied. An emotional Spiranac spoke out about the effect that […]
When it comes to Olympic clients, agencies often live and die by their success every four years when they are in competition. Octagon is definitely taking that success and running with it as the agency’s clients include the most decorated Olympian of all-time Michael Phelps, his relay teammate Nathan Adrian, and gymnastic phenoms Simone Biles and Aly […]
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Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, Roc Nation Sports has expanded its NFL practice by hiring another football agent and adding a top-10 draft pick. The agency represents former Notre Dame offensive tackle and No. 6 overall draft pick from last month’s NFL Draft, Ronnie Stanley. Last week, the agency hired agent John Thornton, who was […]