Labor and Agents
Agents say NFL Draft night can go from ‘pure agony’ to ‘best night of your life’
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.
Suitors weighing deal for Casey Wasserman’s stake in agency
Suitors are weighing a deal for at least founder Casey Wasserman stake in The Team, formerly known as Wasserman, ahead of a crucial deadline in the agency’s sale.
Golf artist Lee Wybranski signs with WME
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 ...
MLBPA ousts pair of execs following internal investigation
A pair of execs were dismissed by the MLBPA following an international investigation amid a federal probe into the union. MLBPA COO Xavier James and CHRO Michael O’Neill were fired with cause, ESPN reported. The dismissals followed an internal investigation, the report said. SBJ confirmed that James...
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...
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I have a tough time believing that anyone isn’t intrigued or interested in the Dallas-Minnesota matchup in the first round of the playoffs. They may want it later, but they’re getting it early.-- NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, on the league retaining its playoff format despite calls for change.
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