Technology is a major component of the Bay Area region in Northern California, so it is only fitting that the San Francisco 49ers have partnered with Yahoo in a new deal with the team’s new stadium in the Silicon Valley. The agreement will allow fans to upload photos to Flickr, owned by Yahoo, during the Read more →
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Yahoo Named Founding Partner at Levi’s Stadium
Written by on June 18 2013 last updated on June 18 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
Tim Tebow’s Last Stand
Written by on June 14 2013 last updated on June 13 2013 in Sports BusinessContributed by Joe Pirucki
Word spread like wildfire this past Monday that the New England Patriots were signing Tim Tebow. But why did the sudden interest? And why did the Patriots wait so long? Let me clarify the ACTUAL thinking and reasoning behind this signing! No Revelation Tim Tebow has already had 2 stops in the NFL with the Read more →
DeSean Jackson Could Join Jay-Z’s Agency
Written by on June 4 2013 last updated on June 3 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has fired agent Drew Rosenhaus, and rumors are surfacing that Jackson could sign with Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sports. The new agency, formed in April, has hit the ground running. Clients at the new agency include New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, New York Giants wide receiver Victor Read more →
Breaking Down Anthony Rizzo’s Extension
In May, the Cubs announced they signed Anthony Rizzo to a seven-year, $41M extension (2013-2019), plus club options for 2020-2021. The deal also includes several incentives which could bring to the total value of the extension to $73M.Below is a breakdown of the extension by year. 2013: $0.75M 2014: $1.25M 2015: $5M 2016: $7M 2017: Read more →
Members of U.S. Congress Urge Washington Redskins to Change Team Name
Written by on May 30 2013 last updated on May 29 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
Their nickname has been one of the most controversial in all of professional sports, and now, the political storm behind the name is brewing once again. 10 members of United States congress are asking the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is viewed as offensive to Native Americans. Congress sent out letters to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Read more →
How To Land Your Dream Job In Sports with Erin Sharoni, Jim Rome On SHOWTIME – Co-Host
One of the many benefits of being a Sports Executives Association member is the access we provide our members to top sports business professionals are willing to share their story, experiences and advice with aspiring sports business professionals. Yesterday, we were joined by Erin Sharoni, Co-host of Jim Rome on SHOWTIME. Who Is Erin Sharoni? Read more →
Top NFL Sports Agencies (Post-2013 NFL Draft)
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Main agent(s): Tom Condon, Ben Dogra, Jimmy Sexton Many consider CAA to not only be the best NFL sports agency, but the best agency regardless of sport. Similar to how many NCAA conferences are joining together to form super-conferences, CAA is essentially a “super-agency.” Tom Condon may in fact be considered Read more →
ESPN Makes Harsh Sports Business Layoffs
Written by on May 22 2013 last updated on May 21 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Bryan Mcwilliam
ESPN is set to make hundreds of layoffs. ‘The Worldwide Leader in Sports’ who is owned by Disney will reduce staff as well as avoid hiring for current unfilled positions. The company would not say how many jobs are being eliminated. ESPN has about 7,000 employees worldwide. They are expected to layoff several hundred employees, Read more →
Charlotte Bobcats Could Revert to Familiar Team Name
Written by on May 21 2013 last updated on May 20 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
According to a source familiar to the situation, Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is changing the name of the franchise to the Hornets. Jordan reportedly has a timetable in mind for the name change, which he will reveal during a press conference scheduled for Tuesday. The name change has yet to be publicly announced. NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver Read more →
Should Major League Baseball Players Get Paid This Much Money?
In 2010 the average salary in Major League Baseball surpassed $3 million for the first time. The 912 players in the big leagues before rosters expanded in September of 2010 averaged $3,014,572. The average rose 0.6 percent from the previous year’s $2,996,106, the smallest increase since a 2.5 percent drop in 2004. The union’s Opening Day average Read more →
How to Stay Ahead of the Game and Gain Traction With Your Company
Sucking up isn’t the only way Contrary to popular demand there are many alternatives to sucking up that will put you ahead of the game and help you gain traction within your company and with your managers. In fact with the way people see through each other more and more nowadays unless your boss is Read more →
Mayweather Tops Sports Illustrated’s List of 50 Richest Athletes in 2013
Written by on May 15 2013 last updated on May 16 2013 in Sports BusinessAdministrated by Sean Larson
For the second consecutive year, welterweight boxer Floyd Mayweather topped Sports Illustrated’s annual list of the 50 richest athletes in professional sports. Last year, Mayweather took over the top spot from Tiger Woods, who had held the spot every year since Sports Illustrated began compiling the list in 2004. From just two fights this year Read more →
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