Posts by Daniel Kaplan
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.
Fubo continues reporting losses as Venu case may decide future
Fubo reported another down quarter in earnings as the looming Venu Sports lawsuit could be defining for the company's future.
Continued Peacock losses opens door to potential streaming merger
Even with a flood of new subscribers for the Olympics, Peacock saw heavy losses last quarter, leaving open the possibility of merger talks.
Amazon, NBC contracts with NBA unsealed during WBD-NBA lawsuit
As part of the legal battle between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery, the league's rights deals with Amazon and NBA were unsealed.
La Liga’s ESPN deal ‘has broadened the audience massively for us’
ESPN is pulling out the stops to get people to sign up in time for El Clasico.
Fubo-Venu Sports lawsuit becomes political football
The political battle lines have been drawn in the Fubo-Venu Sports lawsuit while the Presidential Election adds another wrinkle.
Is expanded College Football Playoff actually increasing regular season ratings?
In spite of fears that an expanded College Football Playoff would water down the regular season, it appears to be the opposite so far.
Diamond Sports Group to retain Miami Marlins’ TV rights
Diamond Sports Group previously stated its intention to also retain the Atlanta Braves.
FanDuel set to take over Diamond RSN branding from Bally Sports
FanDuel is set take over branding of the current Bally Sports RSNs with content and advertising as part of the deal.
Diamond Sports Group disclosure statement approved, paving way for Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit
Diamond Sports Group, parent company of the Bally Sports RSNs, is one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a key hearing.
NBA, NHL stand to lose tens of millions if Bally Sports does not emerge from bankruptcy
Both the NHL and NBA could be out tens of millions of dollars if the Bally Sports RSN's parent company is unable to emerge from bankruptcy.
Political ads dominating sports telecasts with seemingly no end in sight
Bally Sports rejects all of its MLB team contracts, except for Atlanta Braves
“To be clear, rejecting these other agreements is not our preferred path."
Republican led states and politicians endorse Venu Sports in Fubo lawsuit
The Venu Sports-Fubo lawsuit has become a political football with Democrats and Republicans falling on opposite sides.