Ovechkin's profile gets bigger with IMG deal

The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin signed with sports agency IMG Global in a move expected to boost the hockey star's off-ice profile. The Russian left wing will seek to expand his commercial endorsements and marketability by partnering with the same agency as Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning and Maria Sharapova. "IMG has a long track record at working with people who are not only good at their sport but have the ability to transcend that sport and translate that to off-ice success for themselves and the businesses they align themselves with," said David Abrutyn, managing director and senior vice president for IMG ... Email </a