Agent's Take Contract

USC signs defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn to a contract extension

D'Anton Lynn, who oversaw a big turnaround in his first season as USC's defensive coordinator, signs a contract extension with the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

A month after taking the job, Bill Belichick hasn't signed his North Carolina contract yet

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore coached the first two games of 2024 without a signed deal.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!

Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

What’s next for agentic AI? LangChain founder looks to ambient agents

LangChain’s founder Harrison Chase is looking to advance agentic AI with the concept of ambient agents, which might well be the next step on the path to generalized intelligence.

VentureBeat - Jan. 15

FirstFT: Germany’s economy contracts for second straight year

Also in today’s newsletter, South Korea’s impeached president is arrested and powerful Wall Street dealmaker joins OpenAI board

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Former Flyers Defender Terminates KHL Contract

This former Flyers defenseman is a free agent again.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Set to be free agent, Bolts' Mack to mull retiring

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack said Sunday he is unsure about his football future.

ESPN - Jan. 13

For Cowboys and Mike McCarthy, contract duration will be the key

For the Cowboys, the decision to keep coach Mike McCarthy is the beginning, not the end.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Yankees still in market for infielder, but Marcus Stroman's contract an issue

The Yankees appear keen on trading veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman this offseason and are in the market for an infielder, but the veteran pitcher’s contract is an issue.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Agent's Take: Player performance bonuses that can be earned in 2025 NFL playoffs

A look at what these players stand to earn in bonuses this postseason

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Man Utd winger Diallo signs new contract until 2030

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo signs a new five-and-a-half-year contract, until June 2030.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal

An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 9

UK Home Office hands Fujitsu contracts worth £25mn

IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Agent's Take: Ultimate 2024 end-of-season, 53-man roster that's the best team money can buy

Here's our ultimate 53-man roster, with salary cap and draft restrictions taken into account

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

ESPN - Jan. 8

Bottom Line: Palantir taps Trump-tied firm as it chases government contracts

Defense Palantir Technologies has hired Miller Strategies to lobby on issues related to defense policy and appropriations. The U.S. government has awarded Palantir nearly $2.5 billion in contracts ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Warner jokes Purdy will buy chains, cars with expected 49ers contract

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner made fun of teammate Brock Purdy over the potentially massive contract extension the quarterback may sign this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Lopetegui in limbo as West Ham move for Potter stalls over contract demand

Potter wants two-and-a-half-year contract with Hammers Spaniard’s camp unhappy over conduct of Steidten Julen Lopetegui is in limbo after West Ham’s move to replace their manager stalled over ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position

There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Spurs trigger extension in Son contract until 2026

Tottenham Hotspur trigger an option to extend forward Son Heung-min's contract by a year, until the summer of 2026.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer

One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Nvidia’s Nemotron Model Families will advance AI agents

Nvidia announced Nemotron Model Families to advance agentic AI as part of its bevy of AI announcements at CES 2025 today.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Purdy wants likely 49ers contract extension done quickly, quietly

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into his impending 49ers contract extension negotiations with heightened urgency.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Tyreek Hill's apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown

The Dolphins face a potential contract mess involving their best player.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Predicting Where the Best M.L.B. Free Agents Will Sign

Most in the industry believe Roki Sasaki will end up signing with the Dodgers. Our expert disagrees.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Geno Smith hit $6 million in contract escalators on Sunday

The Seahawks were out of playoff chances heading into Week 18, but they still had a shot to end the year with 10 wins and quarterback Geno Smith did his all to get the team to double digits.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6