Labor and Agents
MLBPA fires pair of executives
A pair of executives were dismissed by the MLB Players’ Association following an international investigation amid a federal probe into the union.
As salaries soar, WNBA players to receive financial education from JPMorganChase
With as many as 23 free agents already earning million-dollar contracts, the WNBPA has partnered with JPMorganChase to launch a year-round financial education initiative for its player membership. The arrangement, facilitated by the union’s licensing and sponsorship rep OneTeam Partners, debuted at ...
MLSPA exercises option to increase OneTeam ownership
The MLS Players Association exercised an option in 2025 to increase its equity stake in OneTeam Partners by $5.1M, while also making an initial $1M investment in the firm’s global licensing business, OneTeam International. The moves came as the union’s licensing revenue from OneTeam grew 15.6% year ...
MLBPA agents Clarence Johns and Matt Paul launch Dynasty Elite Management
MLBPA agency Dynasty Elite Management has become the latest entrant into the baseball representation space. However, the Atlanta-based agency’s leaders are anything but newcomers.
WME Basketball represents most players in first round of 2026 WNBA Draft
WME Basketball led all agencies with three clients selected in the first round, including two in the top five, of the 2026 WNBA Draft. TCU G Olivia Miles, UCLA C Lauren Betts and South Carolina G Raven Johnson were chosen second by the Lynx, fourth by the Mystics and 10th by the Fever, respectively....
The Team launching executive search practice
Using this week’s World Congress as a backdrop, The Team (formerly Wasserman) is launching an executive search/leadership advisory practice. Amy Segal, who has headed or handled recruitment at companies including Bloomberg, Edelman, Ogilvy & Mather, Sony Music Entertainment, Verizon, Turner, and...
Nike becomes apparel sponsor of Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League
Nike is entering professional lacrosse by signing a deal with the Premier Lacrosse League and its affiliated Women’s Lacrosse League to become the official apparel partner of both properties through 2028. The PLL, WLL and Nike negotiated the deal directly. Financial terms were undisclosed, but this ...
For the NFL, the offseason doesn’t exist for the business side
So much for the NFL offseason. At a time when most NFL and team employees are starting to envision life after the draft and maybe some PTO, the league is putting together a lengthy and significant offseason to-do list. Here’s a rundown of the most obvious big-ticket loose ends, which doesn’t even in...
Temple Law Students win Villanova mock NFL negotiation competition
Students looking to break into the sports industry got another shot at negotiating mock NFL contracts last month at Villanova. Following the 12th annual Tulane Professional Football Negotiation Competition, Villanova hosted its own event March 20-22, drawing dozens of teams from law schools across t...
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We’re waving the flag right now. We are letting people know through action that we want a Major League Baseball team, and we're going to help speed up the process. This is just the beginning.-- Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, on his plan to introduce a motion on April 22 that directs staff to initiate a process that attracts potential ownership groups interested in pursuing an expansion MLB franchise.
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