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Posts by Daniel Kaplan

Daniel Kaplan has been covering the business of sports for more than two decades. A proud founding reporter of SportsBusiness Journal, he spent the last four years at The Athletic.

DeMaurice Smith and Roger Goodell

Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith takes aim at ‘cold, dark’ Roger Goodell, ‘impressive antagonist’ Aaron Rodgers in new book

"The god of Cheesehead Nation was isolated and dismissive. He sat in the back row of the meeting room, issuing loud sighs before standing for a dramatic exit."

By Daniel Kaplan OnJul 2, 2025 0
John McEnroe Chris Evert Wimbledon

Chris Evert, John McEnroe praise TNT tennis coverage ahead of Wimbledon: ‘ESPN needs a little competition’

After TNT shined with French Open coverage, Chris Evert and John McEnroe both believe ESPN needs to step up at Wimbledon.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 25, 2025 0
Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

NBA

Los Angeles Lakers $10 billion value proves there’s nothing to worry about with NBA ratings

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube.

NFL

Broadcast partners back NFL Sunday Ticket high price in legal filing

The French air patrol flies over Philippe-Chatrier before Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Alexander Zverev of Germany compete in the men’s final on day 15 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

How ‘TNT DNA’ took the French Open to the next level

TNT won tennis fans over with their French Open coverage for an event that had plenty of skeptics going into the major championship.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 18, 2025 0
OneTeam Partners, NFLPA, MLBPA logos

NFL

NFLPA lawyer sends whistleblower memo amid FBI probe, retains outside counsel

Pickleball paddle and ball

The next sport to try its own ‘Drive to Survive’ may be pickleball

A behind the scenes documentary of the professional pickleball tour is in the works, waiting on a distribution partner.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJun 6, 2025 0
OneTeam Partners NFLPA MLBPA

Sources: Both NFLPA, MLBPA contacted by FBI in OneTeam probe

The FBI has contacted the MLBPA and NFLPA in an investigation into the activities of OneTeam Partners, which does licensing for the groups.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 30, 2025 0
Tennis. Jul 14, 2024; London, United Kingdom; Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves the ball during the men’s singles match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day 14 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Grand slam tournaments to be added as defendants to tennis antitrust lawsuit

The antitrust lawsuit aimed at transforming tennis has added the four grand slam tournaments as defendants.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 28, 2025 0
A NBA logo in March 2022.

NBA games in DoorDash? League exploring new game links with partners

The NBA is trying to fight fragmentation by inserting game links in the apps of sponsors and partners according to a source.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 23, 2025 0
The French air patrol flies over Philippe-Chatrier before Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Alexander Zverev of Germany compete in the men’s final on day 15 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

TNT plans to mic French Open players during practice, coaches during matches

"The coaching aspect of tennis has become more prevalent now that coaches can actually talk to the players and hence, the evolution of this idea to trying to integrate the coach into our coverage."

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 20, 2025 0
Sports Betting TV Colombia TAPPP

Sports betting could come directly to TVs sooner than you think

Sports betting technology has made gambling directly on TVs possible in Colombia. How soon before it comes to America?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 13, 2025 0
A general view of the FOX logo

Fox keeps status quo at uneventful Upfront

News was hard to come by at the Fox Upfront on Monday with the network focusing on areas and platforms where they have seen past success.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 12, 2025 0
NBA on NBC peacock upfront

NBC’s sports future tied to the NBA and Peacock

The NBA and Peacock took centerstage at NBC's Upfront presentation on Monday, showcasing how central the platform is to the network's future.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 12, 2025 0
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

ESPN to announce ‘Flagship’ name and price next week

ESPN will totally unveil their DTC service next week as the company experienced a mixed bag in earnings for Q1.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 7, 2025 0
The Fubo logo.

Fubo subscribers, revenue decline as DOJ looms over Disney deal

“The weaker you look, the harder it is to call you a monopoly and block the merger."

By Daniel Kaplan OnMay 2, 2025 0
Peyton Manning Tom Brady

Peyton Manning goes inside new ‘NFL Playback’ series with Vice, Omaha

Peyton Manning previewed the new 'NFL Playback' series from Omaha that will air on Vice and look back at classic NFL games.

By Daniel Kaplan OnApr 24, 2025 0
The Netflix logo as of 2023.

Netflix CEO remains coy about adding future sports rights

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said the streamer's live event plans for sports are unchanged with several properties about to hit the market.

By Daniel Kaplan OnApr 17, 2025 0
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Bluesky

Bluesky says ‘sports is a top priority’ amidst massive growth spurt

Chris Day/The Memphis Commercial Appeal, via USA Today Sports.

UFL

UFL president says league is ‘focused on playing ball’ amid labor strife

Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

MLB

NBC Sports president Jon Miller confirms interest in ESPN’s MLB package

Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images

ESPN

ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro reveals ‘rivals mode’ as part of ESPN app revamp

ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

What if Disney was allowed to be in the RSN business?

How would the sports media world be fundamentally different if the DOJ didn't force Disney and ESPN to offload Fox's RSNs in 2019?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMar 17, 2025 0
Logos of OneTeam and the NFLPA

NFL

NFLPA, OneTeam Partners in legal tangle over equity options

MSG Networks

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.

By Daniel Kaplan OnMar 3, 2025 0

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