If you browse through the Social Networking category, you will find that I have blogged about athletes using social networking sites in the past. The most recent post in the category thread; however, deals with an effort to connect sports agents on a social network called LinkedIn. Which leads me to a question: Should sports…
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Jan
13
Sports and the Economy
As our country deepens into a recession, we are now seeing how the poor economy is affecting the sports industry, firsthand. The NBA has laid people off, the NFL just laid off 10% of its work force, the NHL is on a hiring freeze, and the Arena Football League suspended its 2009 season. In addition,…
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Jan
12
1/12/09 News & Notes
1/9/09 Rio Grande Valley State (Clay Moser) (7-12) vs. Albuquerque The Albuquerque Thunderbirds beat the Vipers 97-95 in a close game on Friday night. The Vipers were led by Alpha Bangura who scored 29 points and had 8 rebounds in the game. Trent Stickland had 19 points and 5 rebounds for the Vipers. 1/10/09 #15…
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Jan
12
Anyone for tennis? Representing clients and a 2009 Preview
One of the best things about summer in Australia is that it is saturated with world class tennis. Not only are we lucky enough to enjoy beautiful beaches and weather but we get to see all the action culminating in the Australian Open. Tennis, in regards to sports business, does not receive much coverage yet…
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Jan
12
A Deep Look At A Day To Remember
In this business, you experience the highs of the highs and the lows of the lows. You hear about it a lot, but don’t know what it is like until you truly feel it. January 7, 2009. Talk about a rollercoaster of a day. It started off on a high note. I had woken up…
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Jan
12
Red Sox and Penny Finalize Deal
Brad Penny and the Boston Red Sox finalized a deal Friday which will have Penny in Boston for 1-year, giving him $5-million. Last season was Penny’s worst ever. He was on the disabled list for two months with shoulder tendinitis and bursitis. Penny went 6-9 with a 6.27 ERA. Nevertheless, the BoSox were able to…
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Jan
12
Opportunity To Be Published In Sports Litigation Alert
Going to be at the University of Florida’s 2009 Sports Law Symposium? It is less than two weeks away (January 23, to be exact) and promises to be an excellent opportunity for those in sports business and those wishing to break in to learn more about the industry and network with some of the best…
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Jan
11
Random Thought
Unfortunately my two NFL teams are out of the playoffs with the Dolphins losing to the Ravens and the Giants falling to the Eagles. With that being said, it sure seems to be the year of the bird. Three of the four teams remaining after today have birds as mascots: Ravens, Cardinals, and Eagles. Will…
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Jan
10
Hoffman to the Brew Crew
41-year old closer Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a deal which will reportedly give Hoffman $6-million this upcoming season. The contract should give the team an option for 2010. Hoffman, a long-time San Diego Padre, had his offer from the Padres withdrawn after negotiations soured. Over 16 seasons with the Padres,…
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Jan
09
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up
National Champions! I was at Dolphins Stadium at 2 p.m., partying it up with my fellow Gators well before the start of the game. Ended up getting amazing seats and loved every second of the National Championship experience. Can you believe that I have been able to witness four Gators national championships in the time…
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