Posts by Daniel Kaplan
MSG Networks on the verge of possible bankruptcy
MSG Networks, which broadcasts the New York Knicks and Rangers, could enter bankruptcy protection due to a massive loan payment.
Why shifting sports media landscape made MLB-ESPN opt-out possible
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav: ‘We don’t need any more sports’
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav signaled a continued move away from expensive live sports properties after losing the NBA.
FanDuel Sports Network laying off around two dozen staffers amid cost cutting
DOJ asks court to revive aspect of NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit
As Venu Sports shutters, who are the biggest winners and losers?
MLS, US Soccer face unprecedented scrutiny in NASL trial
NASL will have its day in court with US Soccer and MLS over the closed American soccer pyramid with explosive testimony expected.
What’s next for Venu Sports after Disney acquires Fubo?
The abrupt acquisition of Fubo by Disney clears the way for Venu Sports to come back to life. What's next for everyone involved?
Pickleball star, tour exec exchange war of words over pro tour’s future
Drama remains in the world of professional pickleball with a star player throwing asking serious questions of the merged United Pickleball.
More difficult days ahead for Nike as they re-invest in sports marketing
Nike has seen a precipitous fall in its stock in recent times, but new CEO Elliott Hill signaled things may get worse before they get better.
Pickleball leads the way in women’s sports pro salaries as sport continues growth
In the year of the women's sports boom, the most lucrative sport for female athletes wasn't basketball or soccer, but pickleball.
Fubo scores another win against Venu Sports in latest ruling
The Venu Sports-Fubo trial looks set to move forward after a federal judge dismissed a motion to dismiss from the joint streamer.
Examining the contenders for the next UFC media rights deal
Whistleblower files NLRB charge against MLBPA with explosive allegations against Tony Clark
Top FanDuel Sports Network production executive Michael Connelly out amid potential cost-cutting
PGA Tour executives received huge pay increase even as tour posted losses in 2023
In spite of the trouble facing the golf world and the PGA Tour in its battle with LIV, executive pay rose 77% in 2023.
DOJ files brief in support of Fubo in Venu Sports lawsuit… for now
The Department of Justice came down firmly on the side of Fubo in their lawsuit against Venu Sports, but their support may be fleeting.
Can Diamond Sports survival and Comcast spinoff slow down cable’s collapse?
The resurrection of Diamond Sports and the Comcast spinoff are both signs that the cable TV universe may not be dead just yet.
Diamond Sports completes improbable climb out of bankruptcy
Flutter doesn’t seem too thrilled about Fox’s plan to option FanDuel stake
"You have to ask Fox whether they intend to put their shareholder capital into that or not."
MLB, Braves object to Diamond Sports bankruptcy exit
Unsurprisingly, MLB and the Atlanta Braves have objected to the reorganization plan from Diamond Sports as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
Paramount+ sees revenue, subscriber increases amidst Peacock partnership speculation
It was another strong quarter for Paramount+ as the streamer now has double the subs as Peacock, a rumored potential partner.
NBA, WBD still far apart in early lawsuit posturing
The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery are far apart as the two sides battle over the number of depositions in ongoing litigation.
Fox is keeping the faith in linear television
Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch suggested that the huge decline in cable subscribers may finally be reaching its floor.
