Young Money APAA Sports, owned and led by Adie von Gontard and Lil Wayne, has come to terms with Lifestyle Sports Agency owned by Omar Cooper. In the announcement the agreement was described as one of a partnership where they will “collaborate” in the development of their athletes. Lifestyle Sports Agency was just recently formed […]
Heisman Trophy runner-up and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts headlines Young Money APAA’s 2020 NFL Draft class. The senior transfer from Alabama has been no stranger to the spotlight. After getting benched in the second half of 2018 National Championship in favor of backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Hurts returned to Alabama his junior season to backup […]
Here are the final notes on the top agencies by number of clients drafted in the 2019 NFL Draft: Creative Artists Agency- 22 clients drafted this year compared to 25 in 2018. Six clients in the first round and 8 in the second round. Agent Tory Dandy had 7 clients taken in the first 3 […]
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida has switched representation and has joined Young Money APPA Sports. Agent Andy Simms announced the signing on Twitter. Simms also represents Patriots defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty, Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed, and Redskins running back Derrius Guice. Undrafted out of Georgia Southern University, Breida had a […]
Dwayne Michael Carter, or “Lil Wayne” has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of athlete representation. The rap icon has used his unique swagger and intelligence to develop Young Money APAA into a dominant force within the sports agency industry. After the firm’s acquisition of former competitor PlayersRep Sports Management in […]
D.J. Fisher of Defining Sports announced today via Instagram the signing of Indiana Fever sharpshooter Victoria Vivians. The 6’1 guard from Mississippi State was selected 8th in the 2018 WNBA Draft and quickly established herself as one of the premier threats from beyond the arc, finishing the year top-10 in all 3-point categories. The decision […]
According to a series of Instagram posts, Young Money APAA Sports & Entertainment has been quite active on the recruiting trail of late. Some of the recent signings include: D’Montre Wade, Jeremy Reaves and Keke Coutee. Wade is a 6’1”, 200-pound defensive back from Murray State. The redshirt senior appeared in 41 games during his […]
Top 5 Agencies of the 2017 NBA Draft Excel Sports Management Priority Sports CAA Wasserman Catalyst Sports Honorable Mention: ASM Sports Top 5 Agents of the 2017 NBA Draft Happy Walters – Catalyst Sports (5 clients drafted including two first-round picks at #5 and #25) Andy Miller – ASM Sports (4 clients drafted including one […]