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Klutch Sports has officially signed another client from the 2019 NBA Draft class in Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland, the agency announced on Twitter. Garland sustained a torn meniscus injury in his left knee back in November, and decided a few weeks ago to withdraw from school in order to prepare for the NBA Draft. “After considerable deliberation with my family and medical staff, I am withdrawing from Vanderbilt this semester to prepare for the NBA…
It’s been two weeks since the New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII, which concluded the NFL season. However, a week later, football was back! According to many football fanatics, the Alliance of American Football (AAF) exceeded expectations during their inaugural games last weekend. In an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio, AAF Co-Founder, Bill Polian said, “It exceed my expectations both from competitive standpoint and from a physical standpoint.” However, Bill Polian along with Co-Founder…
After a nearly two-decade hiatus, PUMA and the NBA have announced a new multi-year marketing agreement between the German apparel giants and the world’s premier basketball league. Through this partnership, PUMA will have access to NBA uniforms and team logos to curate authentic and original content that will allow better storytelling of the company and their athletes. PUMA’s decision to become an official league partner comes on the heels of the brand’s aggressive offseason signing…
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…
Kyler Murray, Heisman Trophy QB and the 9th overall draft pick by the Oakland A’s in the 2018 MLB Draft, announced via Twitter that he has committed to his dream of playing quarterback in the NFL rather than playing baseball. Early the following morning, Adam Schefter reported that Kyler Murray has chosen Erik Burkhardt as his agent. Burkhardt is the Co-Head of Select Sports Group based in Houston, Texas. Among Burkhardt’s clients include Arizona Cardinals’…
Darryl Wolski of 2112 Hockey Agency announced via press release the newly formed College Hockey Family Advisor, a new division aimed at assisting elite players and their families from overseas as they take the next step in their hockey career in North America. College Hockey Family Advisors, CHFA, is focused on providing guidance to overseas hockey players on the benefits of playing for NCAA College Hockey programs. With just over 35 percent of current NHL…
Breakout rookie running back Gus Edwards has agreed to sign with Rosenhaus Sports Representation and will be represented by agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Formerly a part of Malka Sports with agent Pat Capra, Edwards was welcomed by Drew Rosenhaus on Instagram: A former Miami Hurricane and Rutgers Scarlet Knight, Edwards was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent last offseason. With career earnings of $338,824 after one year, Edwards is an…
Through a new acquisition by Gatemore Capital Management, leading athlete representation and sports marketing firm TLA Worldwide has now been rebranded as GSE Worldwide, for their US division.  Headquartered in New York, GSE Worldwide serves athletes and personalities in baseball, broadcasting, coaching, golf, tennis and also represents prominent media figures. With over 300 clients in total, GSE intends to enhance their baseball agency of 175 with agent Peter Greenberg at the helm. The client roster…
Dewan Hernandez’s career with the University of Miami basketball program has come to a disappointing end. Earlier this week, the NCAA ruled Hernandez will be ineligible for the remainder of the season and 40 percent of next season, for accepting benefits from an agent. Per NCAA rules, this violation warrants permanent ineligibility unless an appeal is granted by the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement committee. However, the Hurricanes starting forward has decided to avoid further controversy and…