Athletes First returned to the top of the agency leaderboards in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft from Pittsburgh. The Laguna Hills-based agency finished the night with nine selections in its first victory in three years, putting an end to CAA Sports’ two-year win streak in dominant fashion.

Athletes First looks primed to represent the most NFL Draft first-round picks Thursday night, with rival agency CAA Sports trailing behind in second place, SBJ’s Irving Mejia-Hilario reports. The two have been going back and forth for the last 10 years over which agency is the most dominant in the f...

Kelli Masters has built a career staying ahead of the curve -- from becoming one of the first women certified as an NFLPA agent to representing top draft picks.

For fans, NFL Draft night is a spectacle with the glow of bright lights, a roaring crowd and the anticipation of seeing their favorite team potentially land a star. For agents, the experience comes behind closed doors, with hushed conversations and a slow, agonizing countdown to one phone call.

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Despite most franchises’ push toward a fully digital ticketing future, the Pistons are rewinding the clock and cashing in on nostalgia as well as the collectible market.

Detroit knows how to deal with despair. When the Pistons limped to a franchise-worst 14-68 finish in 2024, it was the latest disappointment for a city chasing its first major sports title since 2008.

One of golf’s most recognizable event artists is looking beyond the sport. Lee Wybranski, who has been responsible for the art behind events like the U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and many more, has signed with WME for representation as he aims to extend the event-poster aesthetic he built ...