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Athlete Weekly Rundown, 2/6/09

by Tim Ryan 02-06-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Weekly Rundown | News

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Important News and Information for Athletes: Barry tests positive, high school recruiting agents, and Phelps smokes marijuana.

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The Playbook Case Study: USA Swimming suspends Phelps for three months -- baltimoresun.com

by Monica Wood 02-05-2009 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Image Branding | Legal | News

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Sports PR Professional, Monica Wood, gives her take on Olympic Champion Michael Phelps' recent marijuana debacle.

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Branch Out Into Your Brand As A Professional Athlete

by darrel branch 02-04-2009 02:00 AM Guest Contributors | Athlete Services | Human Relations | Image Branding | Marketing

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Darrel Branch, Principal of Branch Out Group, LLC discusses how pro athletes must formulate a strategic plan to build a sustainable brand.

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The Playbook Case Study: Plaxico Dodges a Bullet This Time in Car Lawsuit - Black Voices Blog

by Monica Wood 02-03-2009 02:00 AM Crisis Management | Legal | News

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Sports PR Professional Monica Wood continues to follow Plaxico and his legal woes.

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Cheerleading is a "Contact Sport" in Wisconsin?

by Matt Breeden 02-03-2009 02:00 AM Legal

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Discussion of Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling regarding liability for athlete-to-athlete injuries.

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From Europe...

by Marcus Crenshaw 02-02-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Career Development | Other

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Marcus Crenshaw gives a shout out from Europe, where he plays professional basketball.

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Athlete Weekly Rundown, 1/31/09

by Tim Ryan 01-31-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Weekly Rundown | News

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Important News and Information for Athletes: This week college football players leaving early, brain damage in the NFL, Santonio Holmes' hobby before football, and the absence of power in the NFLPA

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Athlete Chat: Ex-NFL Player Tommy Polley

by Matthew Allinson 01-29-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Interviews

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Athlete Chat with Tommy Polley: High school prep all-american in football and top 60 basketball prospect at Dunbar; Star LB at FSU and National Champion; 6-year NFL career; and life as a businessman with Big Vision Films.

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Protecting Your Ability to Earn an Income

by Marc Shuster 01-28-2009 02:00 AM Athlete Career Development | Insurance

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Disability Insurance

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Sports Business Review: SPARQ Up Your Future

by Zak Kurtz 01-26-2009 02:00 AM Sports Business Review | Training | Recruiting

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Review of the SPARQ measurement in regards to recruiting athletes at different levels.

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