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Rory McIlroy Leaving Horizon Sports To Form His Own Management Group05 / 17 / 13Golfer Rory McIlroy is "planning to leave Horizon Sports and set up his own management company, made up of some friends, family and close confidants," according to Karl MacGinty of the IRISH INDEPENDENT. McIlroy's father, Gerry, is "expected to play a prominent role in the new operation." Rory McIlr... Tags: Labor and Agents |
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Golfer Michael Hoey Drops Horizon Sports Management
Golfer Michael Hoey has “dropped Dublin-based Horizon Sports management because they are too focused on Rory McIlroy,” according to Cormac Byrne of the IRISH HERALD. Hoey, who won last week’s European Tour event in Morocco, “has now moved to 74th in the world rankings and int ...
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WME Signs Howard For Off-Court Deals
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Horizon Sports Sees Boost With McIlroy Acquisition
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NFLPA To Vote On New Player President
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NFLPA Re-Elects DeMaurice Smith
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Durant Signs With Landmark Sports Agency
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