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July 8, 2020

Wasserman, a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles, has announced the acquisition of hockey agency, Acme World Sports. The announcement was officially made in late June. Wasserman already being the second most valuable sports agency continues to make moves to maintain its standing. Acme has players in both Europe and North America, including Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask. Wasserman represents NHL players such as Oilers Captain Connor McDavid and Toronto center Auston…

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CAA Sports & OKC Thunder Partner To Create Thunder Fellows Program For Black Students In Tulsa

By Brad Spain

July 8, 2020

CAA Sports and OKC Thunder have created the Thunder Fellows Program, which is designed to unlock new career opportunities for Black youth in the Tulsa area. These opportunities will include curriculum such as data and analytics, with the goal of developing pipelines for professional roles in sports, entertainment and technology. In the statement released by the OKC Thunder, the program will be composed of two groups of students: Fellows – (Black students from regional colleges…

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VaynerSports Signs Chargers DE Isaac Rochell

By Steve Koesterman

July 8, 2020

VaynerSports has added another talented player to its clientele; Isaac Rochell, 6’4” 280lb defensive end has left Roc Nation Sports and teamed up with VaynerSports. A former 3 year starter at Notre Dame and 7th round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Rochell has recorded 25 solo tackles and 7 sacks in 46 career games. With NFL training camp around the corner, Rochell will look to get an increased amount of playing time this season.…

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Peyton Manning Tops NFL As Highest Earner From Marketing and Royalties

By Layton Lassiter

July 8, 2020

Despite retiring over four years ago, Peyton Manning continues to cash in on a successful 18 year career in the National Football League. According to the NFLPA’s annual report filed with the Department of Labor and as reported by The Athletic, Manning pocketed $3.4 million last year from marketing and royalties, besting Super Bowl MVPs Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, who placed second and third on the list earning $3 million and $2.8 million, respectively. …

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Interview with the Agent: Kirsten Simmons

By DBria Bradshaw

July 8, 2020

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Kirsten Simmons is a certified National Basketball Players Association Agent. Simmons received her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and currently works at Thread Sports Management in Toronto, Canada. D’Bria Bradshaw: What made you pursue a career as a sports agent? Why Basketball? Kirsten Simmons: Growing up in Canada, sports have always been an important part of my life. Our family was heavily involved in sports. All of us played…

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David Njoku Joins Rosenhaus Sports Representation

By Camron Gharib

July 7, 2020

Cleveland Browns tight end (TE) David Njoku has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent. The former first round pick is looking for a change of scenery and his new agent has requested a trade on his behalf. Rosenhaus has experience in facilitating trades for his clients from the Cleveland Browns. Last August, Rosenhaus successfully helped execute a trade that sent his client Duke Jonson to the Houston Texans. Although he sat out the majority…

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VaynerSports Expands Into Baseball

By Michael Scott

July 7, 2020

VaynerSports Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk has announced that the dynamic sports agency, known for its presence in the football world, will make an expansion into baseball. Veteran baseball agent Greg Genske and the GEM Agency will join VaynerSports as of today. The new division, to be known as VaynerBaseball, will be led by Genske and GEM agents Joe Mizzo, Eric Izen, Alex Hicks and former MLB All-Star Vernon Wells. VaynerSports entered the agency world in the…

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Mahomes Signs Record-Breaking $503 Million Contract Extension in NFL History

By Josh Goldberg

July 7, 2020

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“SHOW ME THE MONEY!” Leigh Steinberg must be one happy agent after helping his client Patrick Mahomes ink the largest contract in NFL history. Steinberg, the President of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, who is often credited as the real-life inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character in the movie Jerry Maguire, sure showed Mahomes the money. Mahomes is also co-repped by the President and COO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, Chris Cabott. Very happy for my friend…

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Indiana Fever Guard Erica Wheeler Signs As An Official Brand Ambassador With FITLIGHT

By Brad Spain

July 2, 2020

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In another sponsorship move since signing with Miami-based marketing firm Distinction Agency, Wheeler has agreed to terms as an official Brand Ambassador with technology company FITLIGHT®. FITLIGHT® designs innovative exercise and training environments utilizing light sensors for customized scenarios to help players with reaction time, agility and reflexes. Being an undrafted free-agent, Wheeler has had to work hard and continually develop to get to become a 2019 WNBA All-Star MVP. In their press release Wheeler…

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Windy City Bulls C Simisola Shittu Joins Young Money APAA Sports

By Brad Spain

July 2, 2020

Former Vanderbilt Commodores player and current Windy City Bulls Center Simisola Shittu signs with Young Money APAA Sports for representation. Shittu played all 40 games in the 2019-20 season averaging 12.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. Shittu shown impressive versatility and flashes over the season, with the most memorable being his 29 point, 18 rebound performance against the Westchester Knicks. The British-born Canadian was highly touted as a topped ranked player in high school. Shittu went…

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Wasserman Has Acquired Hockey Agency, Acme World Sports

CAA Sports & OKC Thunder Partner To Create Thunder Fellows Program For Black Students In Tulsa

VaynerSports Signs Chargers DE Isaac Rochell

Peyton Manning Tops NFL As Highest Earner From Marketing and Royalties

Interview with the Agent: Kirsten Simmons

David Njoku Joins Rosenhaus Sports Representation

VaynerSports Expands Into Baseball

Mahomes Signs Record-Breaking $503 Million Contract Extension in NFL History

Indiana Fever Guard Erica Wheeler Signs As An Official Brand Ambassador With FITLIGHT

Windy City Bulls C Simisola Shittu Joins Young Money APAA Sports

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