Bernie Williams tells TMZ Sports the Mets trade for Robinson Cano is great for the 2nd baseman ... but not so much for his ex-team -- 'cause Bernie says Yankees fans are gonna hate it!! Remember, Cano used to be a beast for the Yanks ... but took a big-money deal back in 2014 to play for the Mariners. But, Robinson was just dealt from Seattle back to NY in a trade with the Mets -- and Bernie...
- 12/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Yankees legend David Wells ain't exactly thrilled with the whole Robinson Cano scandal ... telling TMZ Sports he's disappointed over Cano's 80-game suspension. Cano was popped for taking a banned substance -- though he Insists it was a prescribed medication and Not a performance enhancing drug. But, not everyone is buying Cano's excuse ... considering the substance he took can be used as a masking agent for PEDs. So, when we saw Wells in NYC, we asked if he was disappointed.
- 5/18/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Seattle Mariners superstar Robinson Cano -- one of the best players in baseball --has accepted an 80 game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. However, Cano insists he did Not take steroids or any other performance enhancing drug ... he insists he made a simple mistake when taking a prescribed medication. "Recently, I learned that I tested positive for a substance called Furosemide, which is not a performance enhancing substance," Cano said in a statement.
- 5/15/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jay did it again ... signing another high profile college football superstar to his Roc Nation Sports agency roster -- this time, it's Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. Saquon is projected to be a top 10 pick -- and has been hailed as the best running back in college football. He finished 4th in the Heisman Trophy voting. Barkley is the 4th running back on the Roc Nation roster -- joining Todd Gurley, Leonard Fournette and C.J. Prosise.
- 1/3/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Leonard Fournette is following in Dez Bryant's footsteps ... he just signed with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports to rep him as he prepares for the NFL Draft. The Lsu running back is widely considered to be a 1st round pick -- and was one of the most coveted players by agents looking to sign NFL prospects. But Jay did it again ... and the two made it official on social media moments ago. "Excited to...
- 12/19/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Robinson Cano and Seahawks rookie Rb C.J. Prosise treated 150 kids to an advanced screening of the new 'Ninja Turtles' movie in Seattle Thursday night. The sports stars hooked up with 4 local youth organizations -- including Seattle's Children and the Boys and Girls Club -- and gave 'em a sneak peek of 'Tmnt: Out of the Shadows,' which doesn't come out until next week. Roc Nation Sports, which reps the players, is working with...
- 5/27/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jay Z just made a Notre Dame football star's Dream Come True -- signing one of the best players in the country to Roc Nation Sports ... after hearing the kid has been a lifelong Hov fan. The guy who signed on with Rns is offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley -- a projected 1st round pick ... who some experts think could be selected in the Top 5. Here's the best part of the story ... back in 2013, Stanley tweeted,...
- 1/12/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola has moved on from former fiance Ronnie Magro! The "Jersey Shore" alum seemed to be enjoying her single status as she celebrated her 28th Birthday at Bounce Sporting Club on Friday, an upscale sports bar located in the flatiron district. Surrounded by a large group of around 30 people, the former reality star was spotted hanging with her girlfriends and sipping Moet Champagne. The former reality couple called it quits last year after five years together, and Sammi confirmed the news during the Cc Sabathia and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game in NYC."It's true. We are no longer together," she told reporters at the time. "I wish him the best but I'm focused on me right now." Magro also talked about the end of their relationship at the premiere of Jenni "JWoww" Farley's movie, "Jersey Shore Massacre." "We just grew our separate ways," he told Us Weekly.
- 3/16/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Think Dez Bryant's pumped about hiring Jay Z??Just two days after inking a deal with the Roc Nation Sports agency, the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver finally announced it to the world by throwing up the official Roc Nation hand signal.Dez joins a Roc Nation roster that already boasts superstars like Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, and Robinson Cano ... who just recently signed the dotted line on a $240 million contract.Ya gotta think Cano's deal...
- 11/5/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Um, awkward. Exes Rihanna and Chris Brown came face-to-face during Cc Sabathia’s and Robinson Cano’s Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game at the Barclays Center in New York City Thursday. While RiRi was sitting courtside with a few gal pals like Cara Delevingne and Melissa Forde, her former assaulter boyfriend played hoops alongside other celebrities like Derek Jeter and Ne-Yo....Read more»...
- 8/22/2014
- by Gabrielle Chung
- Celebuzz.com
Jersey Shore's Sammi Giancola is being (what else?) a sweetheart following her split from former costar Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. The reality star briefly opened up about her ex hours after it was revealed they went their separate ways during the Cc Sabathia and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game in NYC on Thursday, Aug. 21. "It's true. We are no longer together," the 27-year-old told reporters at Barclays Center. "I wish him the best but I'm focused on me right now." Us confirmed earlier this week that the [...]...
- 8/22/2014
- Us Weekly
Dgaf much, Rihanna? The 26-year-old Barbadian beauty was in attendance at Cc Sabthia's and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game, which took place at the Barclays Center in NYC on Thursday. Also at the match? RiRi's ex Chris Brown, who played in the charity game and even came face to face with his former flame, who was seated courtside with pals at the event. Naturally, any sighting of Rihanna and Chris is bound to set the rumor mill ablaze, considering the exes have history of a tumultuous on-again-off-again relationship. But just take one look at RiRi's face and it's safe to say that the "Diamonds" singer seemingly has...
- 8/22/2014
- E! Online
Ooh na na — what's going on here!? Exes Rihanna and Chris Brown came face-to-face as they both attended Cc Sabathia's and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity Basketball Game at the Barclays Center in NYC on Thursday, Aug. 21. The former lovebirds didn't appear to have much interaction during the event, but Rihanna did play spectator to Brown's gaming skills. The "Diamonds" singer, 26, sat courtside with a few female pals — including Cara Delevingne — as she watched Brown and others battle it out for a [...]...
- 8/22/2014
- Us Weekly
Rihanna sat courtside with friends for Cc Sabathia's and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity basketball game on Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn where she ran into her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who was playing in the game.
Rihanna Reunites With Chris Brown At Charity Game
Rihanna, who was at the event with a group of friends that included British model Cara Delevingne, apparently wasn’t aware that Brown would be playing in the game prior to making arrangements to attend.
“Chris wasn't scheduled to play in the game," a source told to E! News. "[Shawn] Pecas asked him to and he was all about it. Rihanna had already promised so this forced them to be in the same place at the same time."
"Chris was showing off the entire game," the insider added. "They didn't speak to each other at all."
During the game, Rihanna, dressed in cut...
Rihanna Reunites With Chris Brown At Charity Game
Rihanna, who was at the event with a group of friends that included British model Cara Delevingne, apparently wasn’t aware that Brown would be playing in the game prior to making arrangements to attend.
“Chris wasn't scheduled to play in the game," a source told to E! News. "[Shawn] Pecas asked him to and he was all about it. Rihanna had already promised so this forced them to be in the same place at the same time."
"Chris was showing off the entire game," the insider added. "They didn't speak to each other at all."
During the game, Rihanna, dressed in cut...
- 8/22/2014
- Uinterview
Rihanna sat courtside with friends for Cc Sabathia's and Robinson Cano's Summer Classic Charity basketball game on Thursday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn where she ran into her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who was playing in the game.
Rihanna Reunites With Chris Brown At Charity Game
Rihanna, who was at the event with a group of friends that included British model Cara Delevingne, apparently wasn’t aware that Brown would be playing in the game prior to making arrangements to attend.
“Chris wasn't scheduled to play in the game," a source told to E! News. "[Shawn] Pecas asked him to and he was all about it. Rihanna had already promised so this forced them to be in the same place at the same time."
"Chris was showing off the entire game," the insider added. "They didn't speak to each other at all."
During the game, Rihanna, dressed in cut...
Rihanna Reunites With Chris Brown At Charity Game
Rihanna, who was at the event with a group of friends that included British model Cara Delevingne, apparently wasn’t aware that Brown would be playing in the game prior to making arrangements to attend.
“Chris wasn't scheduled to play in the game," a source told to E! News. "[Shawn] Pecas asked him to and he was all about it. Rihanna had already promised so this forced them to be in the same place at the same time."
"Chris was showing off the entire game," the insider added. "They didn't speak to each other at all."
During the game, Rihanna, dressed in cut...
- 8/22/2014
- Uinterview
MTV2 is sending Fat Joe and Sway to the plate to take a swing at mashing up the worlds of Major League Baseball and pop culture.
The “What’s Luv?” rapper and MTV personality — along with Girl Code and Guy Code stars Chris Distefano and Melanie Iglesias — have signed on to host Off the Bat from the Mlb Fan Cave. The network has ordered 30 episodes of the weekly half-hour show, which will feature players like Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (seen above, with Fat Joe) and Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano talking about all things entertainment while offering...
The “What’s Luv?” rapper and MTV personality — along with Girl Code and Guy Code stars Chris Distefano and Melanie Iglesias — have signed on to host Off the Bat from the Mlb Fan Cave. The network has ordered 30 episodes of the weekly half-hour show, which will feature players like Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (seen above, with Fat Joe) and Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano talking about all things entertainment while offering...
- 2/26/2014
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Jay Z's sports agency says it has signed New York Yankees pitcher Cc Sabathia to join former teammate Robinson Cano in its emerging client base. Roc Nation Sports says the 33-year-old left-hander agreed to a representation deal Thursday. The ace had been represented by Legacy Agency's group, which includes Brian Peters, Greg Genske and Scott Parker. Concert Review: Jay Z Entrances L.A. Crowd, Despite By-the-Numbers Set at Staples Center Sabathia is signed through 2016 at salaries of $23 million in each of the next two seasons and $25 million in 2016. The Yankees hold
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- 1/17/2014
- by The Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an editorial in TV Mix, Henry T. Casey outlines how 2013 may not have been the best star for rapper Jay Z (aka Shawn Carter). Not only did he lose a hyphen, but his album Magna Carta Holy Grail (#magnacartaholyfail) was ill received and totally upstaged by his superstar wife’s self-titled surprise album, Beyonce. Other highlights include: Signing All Star 2nd basement Robinson Cano not to his hometeam the New York Yankees, but to the Seattle Mariners. Releasing a fashion line for Barney’s only to have the retailer accused of racial profiling — and not reacting quickly to the allegations. His 22-day stint with veganism. The entire editorial was [ Read More ]
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- 12/24/2013
- by owen
- ShockYa
The Khloe Kardashian-Matt Kemp hookup rumors are true -- and even though it's very early going ... we gotta ask: Is this a good idea? He's been with a bunch of famous chicks, and she's Just getting divorced. Too soon?Plus, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker dominated Monday Night Football -- and made fantasy football geeks everywhere drool over his stats ... and he's not afraid to brag about it! Little too much talk from a kicker?...
- 12/17/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Jamies Winston investigation revealed college athletes are scoring even more than you thought -- and in groups. You've gotta see what we uncovered about teammates and threesomes. Plus, Johnny Manziel turns 21 ... in Vegas! We know where he partied and what Johnny Football was up to on the Strip.And ... Robinson Cano's $240 million deal with the Seattle Mariners. Huge money, no doubt, but did his rep Jay Z come up too short ... considering he...
- 12/6/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jay Z is having an even tougher week than most people realize. He's not only dealing with baseball general managers and enduring social media snark for his handling of second basemen Robinson Cano, but he's also battling Egyptians. The sports agent and hip-hop superstar has just failed in a bid to wrap up a six-year-old lawsuit over the sampling of "Khosara, Khosara," from the 1960 Egyptian film Fata Ahlami, used on his 2000 mega-hit song, "Big Pimpin," which Rolling Stone once named as one of the top 500 songs of all time. Here's the
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- 12/6/2013
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The alleged victim in the Jameis Winston rape investigation now says police warned her to drop the case. More evidence of an attempted coverup? Plus, Lamar Odom admits going off the rails during his summer drug binge -- and also explains why he's busting ass to make it back to the NBA. Is it too late for Lamar to rewrite his "legacy?"And ... Houston Rockets star James Harden sued for allegedly knuckling up over an insult involving Kobe Bryant.
- 11/20/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jay Z is just like Us! The 43-year-old rapper was spotted riding the London underground -- known as the Tube -- with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Timbaland on Saturday, Oct. 12. The group was headed to the star's concert at the O2 Arena, where the two pals would later join him on stage. Beyonce's husband was also joined by some A-list athletes for the tube trip. "Jay, Chris Martin, Cc Sabathia, Robinson Cano and about 15 others took the tube to the show," a source reveals [...]...
- 10/13/2013
- Us Weekly
The Mlb All-Star Game is tomorrow night, Tuesday July 16, at 8 Pm Est, and the teams are already assembled and ready to play at Citi Field. We’re all very excited, but if we were in charge of putting the roster together, we probably wouldn’t pick the teams based on athletic ability, but raw sex appeal.
Baseball is a sport that’s full of sexy double entendres and flying balls and the 15 hot Mlb players on our list seem to know all about this. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury slides into third base as often as he can, Los Angeles Dodgers player Matt Kemp steams up the gossip rags with Rihanna, and New York Yankees’ player Robinson Cano brings a steamy swagger to everything he does.
Let’s just say that we understand that their our rules and stats and all that, but when it comes to these 15 studs,...
Baseball is a sport that’s full of sexy double entendres and flying balls and the 15 hot Mlb players on our list seem to know all about this. Boston Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury slides into third base as often as he can, Los Angeles Dodgers player Matt Kemp steams up the gossip rags with Rihanna, and New York Yankees’ player Robinson Cano brings a steamy swagger to everything he does.
Let’s just say that we understand that their our rules and stats and all that, but when it comes to these 15 studs,...
- 7/15/2013
- by Meghan O'Keefe
- TheFabLife - Movies
Mlb All-Star Game TV schedule 2013: Baseball’s best head to Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., for the 2013 All-Star Game Tuesday, July 16, at 7:30pm Et on Fox. Also See: 2013 Mlb-All Star Week coverage on Mlb Network 2013 Mlb Home Run Derby Monday on Espn Baseball’s best head to Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., for the 2013 All-Star Game Tuesday, July 16, at 7:30pm Et on Fox. In the American League, top vote getters include the Yankees’ Robinson Cano, the Angels’ Mike Trout, the Orioles’ Adam Jones and Chris Davis, and the Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera. For the National League, [...]
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- 7/12/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Mlb Home Run Derby 2013 date, time and TV channel: The New York Mets host this year’s Home Run Derby at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., as part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities. The best sluggers in baseball — including the Orioles’ Chris Davis, the Nationals’ Bryce Harper and the Yankees’ Robinson Cano — will be taking shots at the Home Run Apple in center field. The Tigers’ Prince Fielder won the Derby for a second time last year, and will return to defend his title. Espn will televise the 2013 Chevrolet Home Run Derby on Monday, July 15, [...]
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- 7/10/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
Reactions to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West naming their baby "North West" have been predictably mixed, but one big celebrity has given the moniker his stamp of approval: Kanye's buddy Jay-z.
Jay-z hosted a silent auction at his 40/40 Club on Monday to benefit New York Yankee Robinson Cano's RC24 Foundation, which supports youth development and community healthcare in New York and the Dominican Republic. When guests asked the star how he felt about Kimye's baby name, he simply flashed a thumbs-up sign, Life & Style reports.
He's also one of the lucky few to have seen pictures of the new baby, smiling and giving a slight nod when someone else asked him about it. So North West has Jay-z's stamp of approval!
But then again, Jay-z named his daughter Blue Ivy, so he's no stranger to unusual baby names.
Jay-z hosted a silent auction at his 40/40 Club on Monday to benefit New York Yankee Robinson Cano's RC24 Foundation, which supports youth development and community healthcare in New York and the Dominican Republic. When guests asked the star how he felt about Kimye's baby name, he simply flashed a thumbs-up sign, Life & Style reports.
He's also one of the lucky few to have seen pictures of the new baby, smiling and giving a slight nod when someone else asked him about it. So North West has Jay-z's stamp of approval!
But then again, Jay-z named his daughter Blue Ivy, so he's no stranger to unusual baby names.
- 6/26/2013
- by Yasmine Hafiz
- Huffington Post
Jay-z is putting Jerry McGuire to shame -- because his budding sports agency just signed three-time NBA all-star Kevin Durant. The Okc Thunder superstar just posted an Instagram of he and Jay signing docs that make him Roc Nation Sport's newest client. Durant is the latest in a growing list of Huge athletes jumping ship to Jay's new venture ... like NY Yankee Robinson Cano, Nascar superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr., and NY Jet Geno Smith Durant is Jigga's first NBA star.
- 6/24/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Everything he touches turns to success, and Jay-z celebrated the 10th birthday of his 40/40 Club in New York City last night (June 17) with wife Beyoncé Knowles by his side.
The “No Church In the Wild” rapper looked dapper in a silver suit as he rubbed shoulders with Geno Smith, Robinson Cano and many other industry bigwigs and social climbers.
As for his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay has decided to give it away for free to the first 1 million Samsung smartphone users who download a special app.
In his new promo video, Mr. Z boasted, "The idea is to really finish the album and drop it…giving it to the world at one time and letting them share it."...
The “No Church In the Wild” rapper looked dapper in a silver suit as he rubbed shoulders with Geno Smith, Robinson Cano and many other industry bigwigs and social climbers.
As for his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay has decided to give it away for free to the first 1 million Samsung smartphone users who download a special app.
In his new promo video, Mr. Z boasted, "The idea is to really finish the album and drop it…giving it to the world at one time and letting them share it."...
- 6/18/2013
- GossipCenter
New York — He really is more than a businessman.
Jay-z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer – whose famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" – continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.
Jay-z will give his new album to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones on July 4, three days before the album's official release date. The 43-year-old broke the news about his twelfth album in a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals.
Details about the Samsung-Jay-z deal, announced Sunday, weren't disclosed and both parties did not grant interviews.
But Jay-z's partnership is just another way artists are promoting their music at a time when album sales are low and the digital market has taken the lead in the music industry.
Jay-z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer – whose famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" – continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.
Jay-z will give his new album to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones on July 4, three days before the album's official release date. The 43-year-old broke the news about his twelfth album in a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals.
Details about the Samsung-Jay-z deal, announced Sunday, weren't disclosed and both parties did not grant interviews.
But Jay-z's partnership is just another way artists are promoting their music at a time when album sales are low and the digital market has taken the lead in the music industry.
- 6/18/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Despite the fact he has yet to officially release ownership in the Brooklyn Nets, Jay-z is already hard at work recruiting high profile athletes for his upstart agency Roc Nation Sports.
Espn reports Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is set to ditch his current representation at the powerhouse Landmark Sports Agency to be repped by Jay-z.
While Durant doesn't need any negotiating for his Okc contract -- seeing as how he already signed an $85 million extension that keeps him with the Thunder through the 2015-16 NBA season -- he does need help with his brand. And he thinks Hova is just the right man to help him build it.
Durant currently has endorsement deals with Gatorade, Sprint and Nike, among others.
Already on Jay-z's burgeoning sports roster are New York Jets' rookie quarterback Geno Smith, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, and Skylar Diggins, who was drafted by the Wnba's Tulsa Shock.
Espn reports Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is set to ditch his current representation at the powerhouse Landmark Sports Agency to be repped by Jay-z.
While Durant doesn't need any negotiating for his Okc contract -- seeing as how he already signed an $85 million extension that keeps him with the Thunder through the 2015-16 NBA season -- he does need help with his brand. And he thinks Hova is just the right man to help him build it.
Durant currently has endorsement deals with Gatorade, Sprint and Nike, among others.
Already on Jay-z's burgeoning sports roster are New York Jets' rookie quarterback Geno Smith, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, and Skylar Diggins, who was drafted by the Wnba's Tulsa Shock.
- 6/8/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
New York -- Jay-z is applying to become a baseball agent.
The Major League Baseball Players Association said Friday the rapper's application to be certified was received a day earlier.
Jay-z's Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports announced last week they were partnering in the agency business, and Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was the first client. CAA's Brodie Van Wagenen replaced Scott Boras as Cano's listed agent.
Jay-z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, is in the process of selling his minority share of the Brooklyn Nets. Had he kept his share with the NBA club he might have faced potential problems in becoming certified by the Mlbpa.
The Major League Baseball Players Association said Friday the rapper's application to be certified was received a day earlier.
Jay-z's Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports announced last week they were partnering in the agency business, and Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was the first client. CAA's Brodie Van Wagenen replaced Scott Boras as Cano's listed agent.
Jay-z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, is in the process of selling his minority share of the Brooklyn Nets. Had he kept his share with the NBA club he might have faced potential problems in becoming certified by the Mlbpa.
- 4/12/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
New York (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs.
Jay-z owned just a little piece of the team, but was a large presence when the franchise changed homes and identities this season.
The rap mogul is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of the season. The process is underway, with paperwork already filed, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.
NBA rules prevent anyone from being involved in ownership and player representation.
Yahoo Sports, which first reported Jay-z's plans, said his Roc Nation company has partnered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and hopes to compete for players in this June's NBA draft.
Jay-z owns less than 1 percent of the Nets, but has had a major impact with the franchise's move to his hometown. He...
Jay-z owned just a little piece of the team, but was a large presence when the franchise changed homes and identities this season.
The rap mogul is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of the season. The process is underway, with paperwork already filed, a person with knowledge of the details said Wednesday.
NBA rules prevent anyone from being involved in ownership and player representation.
Yahoo Sports, which first reported Jay-z's plans, said his Roc Nation company has partnered with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and hopes to compete for players in this June's NBA draft.
Jay-z owns less than 1 percent of the Nets, but has had a major impact with the franchise's move to his hometown. He...
- 4/11/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
When Jay-z sells his shares in the Brooklyn Nets, he'll finally be able to expand into his new business venture to become a basketball agent. The husband of Beyonce is looking to get certification as an agent from the National Basketball Players Association, but the only way he can do that is by selling his less than 1 percent stake in the Nets.
Yahoo Sports is reporting that Jay-z's plan is to extend his Roc Nations Sports representation business, which currently only focuses on baseball, into basketball. Roc recently partnered with CAA to launch the business, and even landed New York Yankees star Robinson Cano. The plan is to have the process of selling the Nets shares done so Jay-z can be involved in the June NBA draft, however sources tell Yahoo that the timing isn't guaranteed.
"[Jay-z isn't] chasing a clock on this," the source says. "This isn't about one draft,...
Yahoo Sports is reporting that Jay-z's plan is to extend his Roc Nations Sports representation business, which currently only focuses on baseball, into basketball. Roc recently partnered with CAA to launch the business, and even landed New York Yankees star Robinson Cano. The plan is to have the process of selling the Nets shares done so Jay-z can be involved in the June NBA draft, however sources tell Yahoo that the timing isn't guaranteed.
"[Jay-z isn't] chasing a clock on this," the source says. "This isn't about one draft,...
- 4/10/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Jay-z is definitely not just a businessman. He's a serious business, man. The hip-hop mogul, who is already a household name in both the music and fashion realms, is officially extending his talents into a new venture: professional sports. The "99 Problems" rapper -- and Mr. Beyonce Knowles -- has already signed two big-name athletes to his newly formed Roc Nation Sports, Espn confirms. Yankees superstar Robinson Cano helped to break the news after he fired his big-time agent Scott Boras earlier this week to sign with Jay-z's [...]...
- 4/3/2013
- by Joyce Chen
- Us Weekly
He’s always looking for the next big project, and Jay-z has decided to delve into the realm of athletic representation.
The “Hova” rapper will work with the Creative Artists Agency to launch a brand new company called Roc Nation Sports, designed to represent the “best and brightest pro athletes in the world.”
Jay’s new gig already has a high-profile client in Yankee’s second baseman Robinson Cano, and they’ll be negotiating his new contract in the near future.
Cano explained, "At this point in my career, I am ready to take a more active role in my endeavors both on and off the field. I am confident that the pairing of Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports will be essential in helping my short-and-long-term goals."
Jay-z added, "Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top...
The “Hova” rapper will work with the Creative Artists Agency to launch a brand new company called Roc Nation Sports, designed to represent the “best and brightest pro athletes in the world.”
Jay’s new gig already has a high-profile client in Yankee’s second baseman Robinson Cano, and they’ll be negotiating his new contract in the near future.
Cano explained, "At this point in my career, I am ready to take a more active role in my endeavors both on and off the field. I am confident that the pairing of Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports will be essential in helping my short-and-long-term goals."
Jay-z added, "Because of my love of sports, it was a natural progression to form a company where we can help top...
- 4/2/2013
- GossipCenter
Jay-z (given name: Shawn Carter) is getting into the spirit of baseball season by signing Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees to the new sports division of his multimedia company.
Roc Nation was launched in 2008 as a venture to represent recording artists and their brands. They currently rep Rihanna, Timberland, and Santigold, among others.
Cano is a four-time All-Star and helped the Yankees win the World Series in 2009. He is entering the final year of his $57 million six-year contract with the Yankees, and in a statement to the New York Daily News said he is looking forward to taking...
Roc Nation was launched in 2008 as a venture to represent recording artists and their brands. They currently rep Rihanna, Timberland, and Santigold, among others.
Cano is a four-time All-Star and helped the Yankees win the World Series in 2009. He is entering the final year of his $57 million six-year contract with the Yankees, and in a statement to the New York Daily News said he is looking forward to taking...
- 4/2/2013
- by Amanda Taylor
- EW.com - PopWatch
Los Angeles/New York (April 2, 2013) – Roc Nation, a full-service entertainment company founded by Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, announced today the launch of Roc Nation Sports, a full-service sports management company, and has signed Mlb All-Star Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees. Roc Nation Sports, led by Carter and Juan Perez, who serves as President, has partnered with CAA Sports, a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency, to co-represent Cano. Cano will be represented on the field by a team of agents led by CAA Sports’ Brodie Van Wagenen. Since Opening Day 2011, CAA Sports’ baseball group has negotiated more than $1.1 billion in Major League contracts, including eight contracts with a guaranteed value of $50 million or more, of which four exceeds $100 million, more than any other agency. “Jay Z and his team at Roc Nation have successfully orchestrated powerful brand and business-building opportunities for their clients,...
- 4/2/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
With the Major League Baseball season just getting underway, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano made news off the field, severing ties with longtime mega-agent Scott Boras and signing a deal with Jay-z's Roc Nation management company, the first such deal for the music mogul's organization. Roc Nation announced Tuesday that it has signed a partnership deal with CAA to move into sports management, with the new wing of the company known as Roc Nation Sports. Cano, a four-time all-star who has spent his entire career with the New York Yankees and is in the final year
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- 4/2/2013
- by Dan Rys, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano has left notorious sports agent Scott Boras and signed with CAA and Roc Nation Sports, a new sports management company launched by Roc Nation founder Shawn "Jay-z" Carter. Roc Nation announced the launch of its sports division on Tuesday, and will partner with Hollywood's biggest talent agency to represent Cano, a four-time All-Star, as well as future clients. Roc Nation and CAA will represent clients on and off the field, though it remains unclear if Roc Nation will represent any clients independent of CAA. "Because of...
- 4/2/2013
- by Lucas Shaw
- The Wrap
Sports break! Jay-z's Roc Nation — with the help of CAA — has started a sports agency, and they've already signed their first client: Robinson Cano, second baseman for the New York Yankees. Espn reports that Jay plans to be an actual agent, "first in baseball and eventually in basketball and football," though the basketball involvement would mean he'd have to sell his share in the Brooklyn Nets. Related: Turns out having Jay-z as your agent does not mean you have to have a Jay-z walk-on song. (Or maybe those songs were just fake-outs, and he'll change it now.) Meanwhile, Daily Intel has some actual baseball analysis, if that should interest you.
- 4/2/2013
- by Amanda Dobbins
- Vulture
Jay-z has a blueprint to expand his Roc Nation empire into the sports world. Beyoncé's husband is teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency to create Roc Nation Sports, a new company which aims to represent the best and the brightest professional athletes the world has to offer. As for Rns' first big client, the agency announced it has signed New York Yankees' second baseman Robinson Cano to represent him when it's time to negotiate his new contract. The Dominican-American four-time Mlb all-star—who's in the final year of a six-year $57 million deal—confirmed that he was leaving agent Scott Boras for Jay-z's camp in a statement on the Roc Nation...
- 4/2/2013
- E! Online
The seventh and final season of 30 Rock began this week, and "The Beginning of the End" started the abbreviated run out with a bang. Classic one-liners and references were joined by a hilarious plotline that ended with Jack and Liz teaming up to tank NBC.
The idea that Jack - and now Liz as well - wants to tank NBC so that Hank Hooper will sell the company to the guy who makes the only successful Easter Egg dyeing company in the world is funny in and of itself.
It also creates an atmosphere rich with opportunities for humor, like Jack coming up with ridiculous new shows for the network. God Cop may have had the most play here, but Homonym may have been funnier, and Tank It was certainly more idiotic.
The whole thing also gave Tina Fey the perfect meta moment, as Liz asked Jack how long NBC had been tanking it.
The idea that Jack - and now Liz as well - wants to tank NBC so that Hank Hooper will sell the company to the guy who makes the only successful Easter Egg dyeing company in the world is funny in and of itself.
It also creates an atmosphere rich with opportunities for humor, like Jack coming up with ridiculous new shows for the network. God Cop may have had the most play here, but Homonym may have been funnier, and Tank It was certainly more idiotic.
The whole thing also gave Tina Fey the perfect meta moment, as Liz asked Jack how long NBC had been tanking it.
- 10/5/2012
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
With just one week remaining in the regular season and with most of the post-season berths already occupied, the attention of Mlb fans around the world has turned to the thorny issue of individual awards – which player deserves to win what. Every year there seems to be a huge amount of debate about the Mvp (Most Valuable Player) winners from both leagues, and this year’s American League Mvp race is proving to be no different. With respect to Edwin Encarnacion of the Toronto Blue Jays and second baseman Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees (who have both had fantastic seasons) it does appear that the Al Mvp crown for 2012 is a straight shoot-out between two men – Miguel Cabrera and the wonderfully named Mike Trout.
It’s a wonderful name for a wonderful player. After a brief stint in the Majors last year, Trout was called up to the...
It’s a wonderful name for a wonderful player. After a brief stint in the Majors last year, Trout was called up to the...
- 9/27/2012
- by Patrick Campbell
- Obsessed with Film
It started just over a year ago. On September 1st 2011, the Boston Red Sox finished off their three-game series with their bitter rivals and Al East foes the New York Yankees knowing that whilst a defeat wasn’t a good thing, they would be leaving Beantown atop of the division regardless of the result. Nobody could have predicted then what fate awaited them less than a month later. After all, the Red Sox seemingly had the foundations in place for another tilt at the World Series, with many in the media tipping them to win it all and Espn analyst Bobby Valentine even going so far as to predict they’d “score 1,000 runs” on the season. Led by the best manager in the game, Terry Francona, and overseen by boy genius Gm Theo Epstein, life seemed pretty good for the Red Sox and their fans. That’s what made the events that followed so extraordinary.
- 9/5/2012
- by Patrick Campbell
- Obsessed with Film
Two of the stars of the upcoming motion picture Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days . the .Wimpy Kid. himself, Zachary Gordon, and Robert Capron, who portrays Rowley . will join author Jeff Kinney, who penned the phenomenally successful books upon which the film is based, and the baseball team the Trenton Thunder, to set the world record for the largest Camping Read-Along. The event will take place on July 27, 2012, at Mercer County Waterfront Park in Trenton, NJ at 10:30pm.
In addition to making camping and reading history, the Wimpy Kid team will throw out the first pitch with baseball.s only .bat dogs. . Chase and Derby.
.We are thrilled to bring Hollywood to New Jersey, with the appearance of author Jeff Kinney and Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days stars Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron here on July 27,. stated Eric Lipsman, Senior Vice President, Trenton Thunder. .I.m...
In addition to making camping and reading history, the Wimpy Kid team will throw out the first pitch with baseball.s only .bat dogs. . Chase and Derby.
.We are thrilled to bring Hollywood to New Jersey, with the appearance of author Jeff Kinney and Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days stars Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron here on July 27,. stated Eric Lipsman, Senior Vice President, Trenton Thunder. .I.m...
- 7/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Kate Upton has been ratings gold for GQ and it's not hard to see why - the 20-year-old blonde has what every man says they want (curves) and what every girl is jealous of (well-placed curves). But GQ's print issue is only so long and there's dozens of photos that never made it into the spread, so - that's right, folks - it's time to ogle Kate Upton and her boobs just a little bit more.
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The folks over at GQ report that the .com version of the mag saw an overall 15% increase in page views and a 23% jump in unique visitors for June, the same month Kate Upton's wardrobe malfunction took over the site. But it hasn't been just rainbows and bounce rates for the supermodel-on-the-rise. Before...
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The folks over at GQ report that the .com version of the mag saw an overall 15% increase in page views and a 23% jump in unique visitors for June, the same month Kate Upton's wardrobe malfunction took over the site. But it hasn't been just rainbows and bounce rates for the supermodel-on-the-rise. Before...
- 7/11/2012
- by Lauren Caruso
- Celebsology
Here's Candice Swanepoel's ass, which is only semi-obscured by her magnificent angel wings. [@angelcandice]
Most of the September covers have been revealed, and though some aren't too shocking (Lady Gaga for Vogue, Katy Perry for Elle, Victoria Beckham for Glamour), there's a few I definitely wasn't expecting (Jennifer Lopez for InStyle, Penelope Cruz for W, Miley Cyrus for Marie Claire, Nicole Kidman for V Magazine). Thoughts? [Wwd]
Teens and non-teens alike will be gathering in Times Square to protest Teen Vogue's use of Photoshop in the magazine, lead by Carina Cruz and Emma Stydahar, who are members of advocacy group Spark. Previously, Teen Vogue's PR director Erin Kaplan released this statement, which basically says they're gonna keep doin' what they do:
Teen Vogue makes a conscious and continuous effort to promote a positive body image among our readers. We feature healthy models on the pages of our magazine and shoot dozens...
Most of the September covers have been revealed, and though some aren't too shocking (Lady Gaga for Vogue, Katy Perry for Elle, Victoria Beckham for Glamour), there's a few I definitely wasn't expecting (Jennifer Lopez for InStyle, Penelope Cruz for W, Miley Cyrus for Marie Claire, Nicole Kidman for V Magazine). Thoughts? [Wwd]
Teens and non-teens alike will be gathering in Times Square to protest Teen Vogue's use of Photoshop in the magazine, lead by Carina Cruz and Emma Stydahar, who are members of advocacy group Spark. Previously, Teen Vogue's PR director Erin Kaplan released this statement, which basically says they're gonna keep doin' what they do:
Teen Vogue makes a conscious and continuous effort to promote a positive body image among our readers. We feature healthy models on the pages of our magazine and shoot dozens...
- 7/11/2012
- by Lauren Caruso
- Celebsology
Before every Major League Baseball All-Star Game, a prospects game is held. Referred to as The All-Star Futures Game, which is a Team USA vs. Team World friendly, it features the best young talent from teams’ minor-systems. Representing the Toronto Blue Jays this year was none other than top prospect Anthony Gose.
Gose, the Blue Jays’ second-highest rated player in their system – ranked below only catching phenom Travis d’Arnaud – started in centrefield for Team USA and had an amazing game before being substituted out prior the top of the fifth. The 21-year-old from Paramount, Calif. went 1-1 with a run and a walk as Team USA rallied from a 4-0 deficit through three-and-a-half innings to come back and crush the World team 17-5 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Gose hit a ground ball single past the second baseman in the third inning, eventually scoring, and drew a four-pitch walk in the fourth.
Gose, the Blue Jays’ second-highest rated player in their system – ranked below only catching phenom Travis d’Arnaud – started in centrefield for Team USA and had an amazing game before being substituted out prior the top of the fifth. The 21-year-old from Paramount, Calif. went 1-1 with a run and a walk as Team USA rallied from a 4-0 deficit through three-and-a-half innings to come back and crush the World team 17-5 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.
Gose hit a ground ball single past the second baseman in the third inning, eventually scoring, and drew a four-pitch walk in the fourth.
- 7/11/2012
- by Harlan Nemers
- We Got This Covered
The 2012 Mlb Home Run Derby takes place at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, July 9, as part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities. While many of the game’s best power hitters to skip the event — Josh Hamilton, Adam Dunn, Ryan Braun, Edwin Encarnacion, Curtis Granderson and David Ortiz are among the home run leaders not participating — there should still be plenty of souvenirs launched into the seats and plenty of annoying “Back! Back! Back!” calls from Espn’s Chris Berman. The New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano won the derby last year, hitting a final-round record 12 [...]...
- 7/9/2012
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
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