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Non-Profits Enable Pro Athletes To “Give Back”

Due to our own life experiences or our own moral responsibilities, some of us hopefully will have the desire to “give back”, at least to your own neighborhoods and communities in which you were raised.

PAO | February 13th, 2009 | Continued

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Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights

You must keep in mind that your name and your image can reap as many benefits off the field or court as they do on.

Proper protection of your intellectual property and the forward thinking negotiation of endorsements and other deals maximizes your earning potential and protects your image.

PAO | February 12th, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

What Every Pro Athlete Needs To Know About Saving On Taxes This Year

The Jock Tax—what athlete hasn’t heard of it, or felt the sting of it come April 15th?

Just as a foul ball, shooting over par or a fumble can cost you or your team dearly, so too can fumbling your tax planning.

In many cases, December 31st is like the final seconds running [...]

PAO | February 11th, 2009 | Continued

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Trusts Enable Pro Athletes To Protect Their Assets

A trust is an arrangement whereby a “trustee” holds assets for the purpose of preserving and protecting those assets for the “beneficiaries” of the trust.

The trust can pay bills for the beneficiaries, allow the beneficiaries to use trust properties, distribute money to the beneficiaries, and so on - all of this is set out in the written trust document.

The trustee is required by law to strictly follow the directions in the trust document.

PAO | February 10th, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

The Importance Of Building And Maintaining A Favorable Credit Score

Do you think as a pro athlete with a large bank account you don’t need to bother or worry about credit because you have cash?

Think again.

PAO | February 9th, 2009 | Continued

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Selig rips A-Rod, asks union to explain Sports Illustrated report on tests

Alex Rodriguez is unlikely to be punished by Major League Baseball for his admission that he used steroids from 2001-03, but commissioner Bud Selig chastised the Yankees’ star Thursday, saying he and other users have “shamed the game.”

Selig also Thursday asked the Players Association to explain a Sports Illustrated report this week that cited an [...]

February 13th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Agent: Amaré wants a say in trade

There is one indication that Suns trade talk involving forward Amaré Stoudemire has not advanced far: His agent has not heard from the Suns about any proposals.

Former National Basketball Players Association Executive Director Charlie Grantham, Stoudemire’s new agent this season, equates this portion of trade exploration as fantasy basketball, with the majority of the teams [...]

February 13th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Burress goes on legal offense against Giants

Plaxico Burress and the NFLPA have filed grievances against the Giants for almost $2 million in lost salary stemming from his accidental shooting and suspension two months ago. Usually, Burress is on the other end of such legal proceedings, and typically for much less money.

February 10th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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A-Rod may have date with Congress

Alex Rodriguez soon might have to repeat his steroid admission on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) plans to recommend to the head of the congressional committee that has previously hosted baseball players that A-Rod receive an invite to testify about his steroid use, Cummings told Newsday last night.

“I think we’re going to have to see [...]

February 10th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Cowboys to release CB Adam Jones today

The decision was made last month, but the Cowboys will officially part ways with cornerback Adam Jones today, the first day teams are allowed to waive players for the 2009 season.

February 9th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Canseco now at a loss for words

Even though Jose Canseco has long disliked Alex Rodriguez and accused the three-time MVP of steroid use, the unpredictable former Bash Brother hardly sounded vindicated when reached Saturday night.

“I have no comment on the Alex Rodriguez issue,” Canseco said before abruptly hanging up the phone.

Saturday’s Sports Illustrated report that indicated Rodriguez tested positive for steroids [...]

February 9th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Howard signs for three years, $54 million

Even with much of the baseball world predicting that the club and slugger Ryan Howard would head back to the arbitrator’s table for another salary showdown this winter, Amaro believed the two sides could reach a negotiated settlement and come away sporting big smiles.

February 9th, 2009 | PAO | 0 comments | Continued
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Confidentiality Most Important To The Safety Of Pro Athletes

The personal security of pro athletes is at more risk today than it’s been in the past.

The security departments with the professional leagues and teams are serious about protecting players.

February 8th, 2009 | PAO | 2 comments | Continued