Drew Rosenhaus

Drew Rosenhaus was born on October 29, 1966 in South Orange, New Jersey. Four years later his family moved to Miami Beach, Florida. Drew attended and graduated in 1987 from the University of Miami and, in 1990, obtained a law degree from Duke University School of Law. Drawing heavily from his college connections, twenty-four of Rosenhaus' 100-plus NFL clients are fellow University of Miami alumni. In 1989, at the age of 22, Drew became the youngest registered sports agent. In 2008, Rosenhaus has negotiated over one billion dollars in NFL contracts.

Rosenhaus sports
Rosenhaus' company is called Rosenhaus Sports Representation, which is abbreviated by RSR. The logo for Rosenhaus Sports are the letters RSR with the S similar to the Superman logo. In addition to Rosenhaus, other principals in the firm include Vice President Jason Rosenhaus (vice president), director of marketing Robert Bailey and director of client services Daniel F. Martoe.

Aggressive tactics
Rosenhaus is famously known for his aggressive approach to the representation of his NFL clients, and also for often generating large contracts for them. He represents some of the best-known and most flamboyant personalities in professional football. Early in his career he convinced NFL general managers to allow cameras to document negotiations.

Due to his aggressive dealings, some of Rosenhaus' competitors claim Rosenhaus sometimes violates NFL Player's Association (NFLPA) rules by illegally contacting clients signed with other agents. Rosenhaus and his clients deny this charge. His competitors also claim that Rosenhaus uses players to vigorously recruit other NFL players and prospects, which, if true, also would represent a violation of NFLPA policies. According to the NFLPA, however, there have been no formal findings of violations of their policies by Rosenhaus, though Rosenhaus' approach to client representation are considered some of the most controversial in professional football.

Tyna Robertson

The nasty battle between Tyna Robertson and Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher continues, text messages included.

Brian Urlacher and Tyna Robertson are battling in a custody case over their 2-year-old son Kennedy, and the end is nowhere near, not by a long shot. As their nasty custody case continues, in court papers Tyna Robertson claims that Brian Urlacher have sent her over 30 nasty text messages this year. Some of the messages allegedly read:

"Go to hell you f*****."
"Grow the f*** up and quit praying and get a job."
"You're a f****** fruit cake."
"Your raising a little p***y."

Tyna also claims that the NFL player celled her "hooker" and "jealous bitch" in another series of text messages. Urlacher is denying the allegations, questioning Robertson's integrity in the past.

Tyna Robinson, a former stripper, accused in the past Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) of raping her and sued him for $35 million. That case didn't go anywhere, and Flatley is currently suing Tyna for extortion and defamation. Robinson have made the same claims against a doctor from Naperville, Illinois.

Considering her past occupation, Urlacher filed suit to establish paternity of his child, Kennedy, in 2005. The NFL linebacker said he was willing to support Kennedy, but not his mother. The custody battle has been raging since October of 2006.

Libero volleyball

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LIBERO RULE
April 20, 1998 - At a Press Conference in Tokyo today following the Drawing of Lots for the 1998 World Championships to be held in Japan next November, Dr. Ruben Acosta H., President of the FIVB, announced the following new Rules which will apply to this competition.

1. THE "LIBERO" PLAYER
Each team has the option to register one specialised defensive player, "Libero" among the final list of 12 players for the whole tournament.
The specific rules for a Libero player are as follows:

• He/she is restricted to performing as a back row player and has no right at all to complete an attack hit when the ball is above the height of the top of the net.
  
• The Libero may not serve, block or attempt to block.
  
• The Libero must wear a different colour shirt from the other members of the team.
  
• Substitutions involving a Libero are not counted as regular and their number is unlimited. A Libero cannot take part in normal substitutions and may only enter or leave the game while the ball is out of play and before the whistle for service.
  
• It is necessary to have a rally between replacement of two different players involving a Libero. With the previous approval of the first referee, an injured Libero may be substituted during the match by any registered player within the normal line-up list of the score sheet.
  
• The designated replacement of a Libero will be limited to performing as a Libero for the rest of the match and the subsequent matches. Nevertheless, this player will be allowed to be registered again in the normal line-up of later matches once the initially registered Libero is officially re-instituted.
  
• No other player will be authorised to perform as a Libero and in the case of further injury of the originally registerd Libero, he/she will be replaced by the same player under the same conditions as stated in previous points.