Author Archives: Billy Stephens

SportsMoney to Sponsor Golf Clinic Featuring PGA Tour Players

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SportsMoney, LLC., a firm dedicated to protecting the financial futures of professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA, announced today that is will sponsor a golf clinic for high school players at a Eastward Ho Country Club in Chatham, Massachusetts. The clinic and exhibition will feature PGA tour pro’s Boo Weekley, Brendon …
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Do You Really Need an Agent? Part 2

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Sports agents are typically compensated by commission, although some will work for a flat-fee or a combination commission / flat-fee structure. The commission range for a sports agent is anywhere from 3% to 10% of a player’s gross negotiated salary. In most professional sports, the leagues and/or player associations require agents to obtain certification and …
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Do You Really Need an Agent? Part 1

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According to the Baltimore Sun Matt Elam, the Ravens 2013 first-round NFL Draft pick, saved over $200k in commission fees by negotiating his five year $6.7M contract without an agent.  Elam reportedly relied solely on the advice of his older brother, former NFL safety Abram Elam, NFL Players Association officials and a …
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Big Money, Big Target: The IRS and Pro Athletes

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We have all heard stories of professional athletes running into big problems with the IRS — Pete Rose, Lawrence Taylor, Chris Chelios, Anthony Mason, Jim Thorpe, Boris Becker, Floyd Mayweather, Marion Jones …  not to mention about the recent saga involving Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Evan Mathis. No professional athlete should be …
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SportsMoney Proud to Sponsor Boo Weekley Charity Golf Tournament

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SportsMoney, LLC., a firm dedicated to protecting the financial futures of professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA, announced today it’s title sponsorship of The Boo Weekley Charity Golf Tournament at The Club at Hidden Creek in Navarre, Florida to benefit The Air Commando Association and numerous other charities to be held …
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Great Time at the Executive Combine Yesterday

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We had a great time yesterday at the New England Patriots Executive Combine …  Check out this Patriots Today highlight video featuring Trish Kennedy, Amy Johnson, Jonathan Kelly and others from the SportsMoney team.

SportMoney to Participate in 2013 New England Patriots Executive Combine

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SportsMoney, LLC., a firm dedicated to protecting the financial futures of professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA, announced today that its leadership team will participate in the New England Patriots 2013 Executive Combine at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on June 10, 2013. The New England Patriots hold the Executive Combine …
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SportsMoney Opens New Offices in the North East

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SportsMoney, LLC., a firm dedicated to protecting the financial futures of professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and PGA, announced today the opening of its new offices in the north east. The new office is located in Orleans, MA, about 90 minutes from downtown Boston. “We are excited about our new space on …
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