Athletes are not the only ones who feel the emotions that accompany wins and losses on and off the field. NFL agent Damarius Bilbo has experienced the highs and lows of the fickle representation industry all in the span of a few months. Bilbo negotiated a contract extension for his client, Xavien Howard, with the Miami Dolphins. The five-year, $76.5 million deal that includes $46 million guaranteed, is now the largest ever for a NFL…

Per a company press release, Octagon has announced the hiring of Emily Sisson as Vice President of the agency’s Integrated Marketing group. She will be tasked with driving golf-related partnerships and experiences. Sisson joins Octagon after serving as the Vice President of Lagardere Sports. In her previous role, she was the liaison to the PGA Tour, with whom she spent a decade. In her new role, she will work with a variety of Octagon’s brand…

Per a company press release, Octagon has announced the hiring of Emily Sisson as Vice President of the agency’s Integrated Marketing group. She will be tasked with driving golf-related partnerships and experiences. Sisson joins Octagon after serving as the Vice President of Lagardere Sports. In her previous role, she was the liaison to the PGA Tour, with whom she spent a decade. In her new role, she will work with a variety of Octagon’s brand…

According to a press release from the agency, CAA Sports announced a new leadership structure for its NBA athlete representation practice. Veteran agents Aaron Mintz and Austin Brown have been appointed as co-heads of the division and will lead its efforts alongside Leon Rose and Steven Heumann. The current client roster includes 75 All-Star and emerging NBA players, 42 first-round draft selections, 50 All-Star appearances and 36 All-NBA selections. These four agents have helped negotiate…

My how times have changed since July 9, 2019 when Hollywood’s new chosen one, LeBron James appeared to change the NBA landscape upon taking his talents to Los Angeles. At that time, the dawn of a new era appeared to arrive as the newest version of “Showtime” was ready to assembled.  But that was then, and this is now. Here we are less than a week removed from the 2019 NBA Trade deadline and a recent…

According to the company, former Stanford University standout running back Bryce Love has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his representation in the 2019 NFL Draft. Love’s career for the Cardinal was noteworthy to say the least. In his four seasons in Palo Alto, Love rushed for 3865 yards and 30 touchdowns. During a break out 2017 campaign, he rushed for 2118 yards and 19 touchdowns alone, earning unanimous first-team All-American honors and the runner-up…

It is no secret that Kansas City Chiefs’ QB Pat Mahomes has taken the NFL by storm this season. After last night’s game, he has led the Chiefs to a 11-3 record and has thrown for 4543 yards, 45 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and has a 67.1 completion percentage. His performance has thrust him to the top of the NFL MVP conversation and he looks to lead the Chiefs to the promised land. The 23-year-old, first…