As the NBA Draft approaches, albeit with some uncertainty, Nittany Lions senior Lamar Stevens has chosen his representation. The 6’8″, 225 pound, Forward has signed with Los Angeles-based Rize Management. Rize was founded by Scott Nichols, who is a lawyer, and has deep basketball roots. Rize is a smaller boutique agency that “has made a […]
Top rated running back and former Nittany Lions star Saquon Barkley has signed with Nike for his athletic shoes and apparel endorsement. The announcement was made via his social media channels (Twitter and Instagram). A Roc Nation Sports signee, the deal was negotiated by Michael Yormark, President & Chief of Branding and Strategy for RNS. […]
I am extremely excited for the start of the 2012 Summer Olympics. But this Dan Wetzel story really makes me think little of the International Olympic Committee. The Economist notes that there is a revival of Judaism with a neat map that my undergrad professor of “Geography of the Jewish Population” (that was actually a class I […]
The following is a guest contribution from Jay Fragus (@JayFragus). Jay Fragus is an attorney at Sheppard Mullin in Century City, focusing on sports and entertainment law where he counsels clients in various aspects of entertainment and media transactions and in the negotiation of sponsorship and endorsement agreements. A four-year bowl ban on post-season appearances. […]
Thoughts and prayers to those affected by the disgusting shooting in Colorado overnight. Thanks to law professor Marc Edelman for referencing me in his article, Making the Most of Your Law School Experience. His friendship and mentoring over the years has been invaluable. I’ll be honest – Tony Romo would totally rock my world if we […]
Where do you expect to get your NFL Draft news? From a Philadelphia 76ers/NBA writer for the Delaware News Journal? Oh, the beauty of Twitter. Yesterday, Martin Frank broke news that Drew Rosenhaus of Rosenhaus Sports Representation signed Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still. #PennState DT Devon Still signs with agent Drew Rosenhaus, Still’s brother told me. […]
The following op-ed was submitted by sports agent Eugene T. Lee. Mr. Lee is President/CEO – ETL Associates, Inc. and may found on Twitter – @EugeneTLee. In college towns all across America, intercollegiate athletics – especially college football – play an integral role in the college atmosphere and spirit of a university. Unfortunately, the sordid revelations of the past […]
While any news out of college athletics is likely to revolve around the NCAA Basketball Tournament, there is still plenty of action going on in other sports. Back in September 2010 when it was announced that Terry Pegula had donated $88 million to Penn State to form a D-I hockey team, college hockey was abuzz […]
It was announced on February 15th that the upcoming Penn State men’s and women’s D-I hockey programs were given another sizable donation to help get them off the ground. Paul Silvis, and his wife Nancy, proudly gave $1 million to help with a campaign that is set to launch a team in the 2012-2013 NCAA season. […]
In news that officially broke this past Friday, September 17th, Penn State will officially add Division I hockey to its lineup of collegiate athletics. The announcement brings both a men’s and women’s program to the Nittany Lions’ athletic department and adds to the number of D-I college hockey programs in Pennsylvania, which currently includes Mercyhurst […]