Sports Business, Sports Law, Sports Negotiations, NCAA Rules
Yesterday, I discussed a phrase that is regularly used around this time every single year – testing the waters. But testing the waters is not right for everyone. In fact, college basketball players who know that they definitely will not be returning to school should not test the waters. It only delays the inevitable, and…
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What: Panel – American Needle, Case in Point: Is the NFL a single entity? When: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 (Program: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Reception: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.) Where: Sullivan & Worcester LLP, One Post Office Square, 21st Floor, Boston, MA 02109 (map) The Sports Lawyers Association and Sullivan & Worcester LLP will host a panel discussion…
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For anybody not familiar with hockey players, I’m telling you that you’ll never find a closer group of guys. Your teammates are your family and the bond you share with them is truly something that people rarely, if ever, find. This week just seemed to be one of those that proved my point to the…
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The NBA’s foray into the spirits sponsorship category will not only have a big effect on the league and its teams, but it will also mean changes for the other three major leagues in the near future, as well. The league’s three-year, seven-figure deal with Bacardi will include TNT playoff coverage, NBA TV and TNT…
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Two months ago, on February 13, I received a surprise email. Actually, me and 9 other agents received the same email. It was from Carl Krauser, and he was “looking for assistance in finding a sports agent.” Asking agents for assistance in finding an agent is like putting candy in front of a baby and…
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With the end of the college basketball season every year comes a rush of student-athletes declaring that they are going to test the waters regarding entering their names in the NBA Draft. This year is special, as many people believe that it could be the last season before the NBA owners lockout, jeopardizing at least…
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My post is back on time this week (Editor’s Note: It was submitted on time, but I have been uber busy). One good piece of news I received this week was that I passed my MPRE exam. That is the ethics portion of the Bar that attorneys must pass in order to be licensed. You…
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Tomorrow, I will be headed to Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida to speak at their third annual Student Conference, which allows Sport Management students the opportunity to expand their educational and practical experiences through the perspective of professionals who have working knowledge of the sport industry. If you are in the area, stop by!…
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Most people know about the players we represent who are very close to getting the call they are waiting for – that they are needed to add value to their club’s Major League Roster. Those guys are Pete Parise, Gary Patchett, Clint Robinson, and Johnny Lujan. But Dynasty also has a group of players who…
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What: Panel – Sports and the Law: Current Issues When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 (6:10 – 8:00 p.m.) Where: Room 120 of Yale Law School Cost: Free, but must show a Student ID (from any school) Discussion will include compensation for ex-college athletes and retired athletes; American Needle v. NFL; new media and licensing issues;…
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