Tag Archives: IMG

Thu, Nov 5 2009
The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

The Gr8est Since Gretzky?

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The sport of hockey has not seen a player as marketable as Wayne Gretzky in its history. The National Hockey League has been desperate for the right player(s) to come along and not just make the game more... 

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Fri, Jul 24 2009
2 on 2: Sam Keller and Ed O’Bannon vs. NCAA and CLC (with EA on the bench)

2 on 2: Sam Keller and Ed O’Bannon vs. NCAA and CLC (with EA on the bench)

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The time has come.  I have read article after article and received tweet after tweet about a couple of high profile lawsuits against the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company (one also includes Electronic... 

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Thu, Jun 25 2009
IMG Interested In Acquiring Gaylord?

IMG Interested In Acquiring Gaylord?

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SportsBusiness Journal has reported that IMG may be interested in purchasing all or part of Gaylord Sports.  This is interesting news, as IMG has stepped away from representing any athletes involved in... 

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Wed, May 6 2009
CAA Acquires Another Important Piece Of IMG

CAA Acquires Another Important Piece Of IMG

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CAA is the old IMG, shot up with a dose of corporate steroids.  Its football division is leaps and bounds above its competition, in a sport where new entrants come into the fold every day trying to take... 

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Fri, Mar 13 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (3/13/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (3/13/09)

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I took a short vacation to Key West earlier this week, although as we all know, there is no vacation when you run a company.  It was still very enjoyable to get away for a little bit, and I came back... 

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Mon, Feb 23 2009
IMG, Octagon tied to Stanford Financial scandal

IMG, Octagon tied to Stanford Financial scandal

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Did IMG and Octagon have a quid pro quo relationship with Stanford Financial Group, the latest house of financiers-cum-crooks (sadly, the line has become a bit blurred of late) that is under investigation... 

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Fri, Feb 6 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/6/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/6/09)

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Baseball Worth $18.35 million per year? [Selig’s pay climbs past $18 million]. Hopefully the $36 million will serve as an incentive to hit the strike zone more often [Sources: Perez to return to Mets]. Versatile,... 

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Tue, Feb 3 2009
CAA Goes All “Strategery”

CAA Goes All “Strategery”

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Why not just call CAA’s sport division, IMG?  It seems like besides representing a few notable individual-sport athletes like Tiger Woods, most former IMG team-sport clients and their agents have... 

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Mon, Feb 2 2009
Dokic strikes it rich

Dokic strikes it rich

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In my previous post, I pointed out that a great showing at a tennis Grand Slam can set you up for the rest of the year. In Jelena Dokic’s case, her Quarter Final showing at the Australian Open may... 

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Mon, Jan 12 2009
Anyone for tennis? Representing clients and a 2009 Preview

Anyone for tennis? Representing clients and a 2009 Preview

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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... 

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Tue, Nov 25 2008
Next to be Bagged

Next to be Bagged

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Guest contribution by loyal reader and current Q2 intern, Michael Goldman. When Tiger Woods returns to the golf course in 2009 there will be a new logo adorning his bag, a coveted spot that Buick has held... 

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Mon, Oct 6 2008
BusinessWeek’s 2008 Power 100

BusinessWeek’s 2008 Power 100

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Around this time last year when BusinessWeek released its Power 100, documenting the 100 most influential people in the business of sports, I was interested to see various sports agent related names pop... 

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Thu, Aug 28 2008
Agent Spotlight: Carlos Fleming

Agent Spotlight: Carlos Fleming

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A former top-ranked college player in the early 90s for the University of Kansas, Carlos Fleming hung up his racket after a short-lived professional career, and wondered, what now? Returning to his hometown... 

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Mon, Aug 4 2008
Sport Agency Power Rankings

Sport Agency Power Rankings

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Now that the drafts for the major professional sports leagues have passed, and we continue our mid-summer grind toward the start of the NFL, NBA, and NCAA seasons, I felt it was a good time to release... 

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Thu, Jul 17 2008
The Primary Cut – British Open Style

The Primary Cut – British Open Style

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While Augusta is my favorite major to watch, and while I consider the U.S. Open to be the toughest major to actually win, there is something about The British Open that makes it the most special of the... 

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Fri, Jul 11 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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I had the honor of appearing on two radio shows this week.  Maybe someday I will host my own down here in South Florida.  Possibly even a TV gig?  Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.  Anyway, another... 

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Fri, Jun 27 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Another busy week of summer has blown by, which means that it is getting closer and closer to my return to lovely Gainesville, Florida.  Nothing against the town that UF sits in, but I am getting quite... 

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Thu, Jun 26 2008
The Primary Cut – U.S. Women’s Open Edition

The Primary Cut – U.S. Women’s Open Edition

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Everyone is anticipating a Lorena Ochoa (pictured)-Annika Sorenstam duel (numbers one and two in the world, respectively; click here for the current women’s world rankings) this weekend at the U.S.... 

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Fri, Jun 20 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Trying a slightly new format here for a change.  Do you like it organized by category below?  Anyway, a ton going on in this very busy summer.  As I am sure you are aware, Dynasty acquired an agency... 

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Tue, Jun 3 2008
IMaGine $3 Billion

IMaGine $3 Billion

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Is Ted Forstmann already interested in selling IMG? If so, then all signs are pointing towards former Yahoo! and Warner Bros. Entertainment CEO Terry Semel as being the front-runner for the acquisition.... 

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