A sports agent is a person who procures and negotiates employment and endorsement deals for an athlete. In turn the agent receives a commission that is usually between five and ten percent of the contract, although this figure varies. In addition, the agent often handles public relations matters for his or her client. In some large sport agencies such as IMG and Octagon, agents deal with all aspects of an athlete's finances, from investment to filing taxes.

Famous sports agents are:

• Scott Boras: baseball agent, whose clients include Carlos Beltrán, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and others.
• Bill Duffy: basketball agent whose clients include Carmelo Anthony, Yao Ming and Steve Nash
• David Falk: basketball agent, whose clients are/have been Juwan Howard, Michael Jordan, Glen Rice.
• Mark McCormack: the main creator of the modern sports agency industry. First client was Arnold Palmer. Founded International Management Group.
• Rob Pelinka:basketball agent and former basketball player at University of Michigan, whose clients are Kobe Bryant and Carlos Boozer.
• Drew Rosenhaus: football agent, quickly becoming notorious for signing high profile athletes and making high demands. High profile clients include Anquan Boldin, Plaxico Burress, Terrell Owens, and Warren Sapp. Often represents players from his alma matter, the University of Miami. The real life inspiration for the character of Bob Sugar in the film Jerry Maguire.
• Matt Sosnick and Paul Cobbe: baseball agents who are partners. Their most notable client is Dontrelle Willis. Matt Sosnick is subject of the book Licensed To Deal by Jerry Crasnick.
• Leigh Steinberg: football agent, sports business pioneer. His clients include Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon and Ben Roethlisberger.
• Paul Stretford: disgraced English football agent, represented Wayne Rooney, lied during a court case and was subsequently charged with misconduct.

• Arliss
• Jerry Maguire
• Bob Sugar-Jerry Maguire's former employer and rival in Jerry Maguire

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