Wednesday, July 31, 2013

NFL Partnerships: RG3 & The Redskins in Richmond, VA for Training Camp


More NFL teams need to take note from the Washington Redskins and how they do
photo by: Lonnie Boykin

business in regards to training camp partnerships. According to Pro Football Talk.com, the Redskins struck a deal with a development group in Richmond, Virginia. The deal brings RG3 and the Redskins to Richmond.   

Concert promoter, producer and co-owner of Broken Glazz Records, Lonnie Boykin was on the scene with thousands of others. He stated two football fields were built for the Redskins training camp. 

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Jay Z & Roc Nation Sports vs. Sports Agencies: The Take Over


photo: ENT Money.com

This is a very rare situation where one sports agency can enter the sports market and legitimately dominate. Jay Z is officially licensed to be a sports agent. His pedigree for sports is very limited. The
only information most of knew regarding Jay Z and sports was his first love for New York Yankee hats, his previous ownership stake in the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and his agent role with New York Giants wide receiver, Victor Cruz.

According to Pro Football Talk.com, Jay Z’s Roc Sports Nation in conjunction with CAA Sports is a real problem for current sports agencies. The message that Jay Z is sending is very credible. What agencies do not realize, but will soon realize, is.....

Saturday, July 13, 2013

The NFL’s Arrest Records for 2013


Since Super Bowl 47 ended on February 3, 2013, there have been a total of 34 reported
arrests made involving NFL players, according to UT San Diego.com. Some of those arrests violations include DUIs, assault and battery, and even alleged murder. The chart below
displays numbers reported up to July 13, 2013:

photo: MSN Fox Sports.com
Month of 2013
Number of Arrests
July
1
June
4
May
11
April
6
March
7
February
5
*January
*6
Total
40

*The January 2013 arrests were prior to Super Bowl 47

Monday, July 8, 2013

Athletes, Entertainers, & the IRS: All of Your Money Is not Your Money


This is a PS (public service) announcement to all entertainers and athletes….PLEASE PAY YOUR TAXES-THANK YOU!
photo: Under the Button.com


Some day, entertainers and athletes will understand that all of their money is not their money. It is very easy to believe all of your money is your money when your contract is posted on every entertainment or sports news website, newsstand, newspaper or magazine article all over the world. The only reality in a salary is TAXES.

According to Bank Rate.com, the 2013 tax bracket for entertainers and athletes making over $450k (k=thousand) is roughly 40%. 
See chart below: