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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.

Judge rules in favor of Tom Dundon, bringing AAF saga to a close

Former AAF owner Tom Dundon will have to pay just $1 as a suit against him over the collapse of the league has been ruled upon by a judge.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 25, 2025 0

Judge denies Disney injunction against Dish over ESPN inclusion in Sling Orange

A judge denied Disney's request for an injunction in its lawsuit against Dish, meaning the legal fight over Sling Orange will continue.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 18, 2025 0

Why is the Disney vs YouTube TV standoff going so long?

“Everybody keeps thinking, this is some kind of crown jewel right within our business. Because to us, it is.”

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 13, 2025 0

Warner Bros. Discovery continues pivot away from sports as it awaits sales decision

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav confirmed sale talks and that sports would no longer play a role at HBO Max.

By Daniel Kaplan OnNov 6, 2025 0

Fox, Comcast double down on commitment to live sports

While streamers like Netflix dip their toes into the waters of live sports, Fox and Comcast execs affirmed they are all in.

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 30, 2025 0

Roger Goodell, NFL riding wave of momentum at owners meeting

NEW YORK — NFL TV ratings are surging, along with those for many sports properties.  Partly this is...

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 22, 2025 0

Big Ten commish Tony Petitti: Need DC help to reform college sports

“That's the focus right now is getting this consistent, off and running, but also trying to protect it..."

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 16, 2025 0

ATP, WTA tours approaching commercial merger agreement

“They are on the doorstep of signing and they will become one commercial entity.”

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 16, 2025 0
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Ratings

Ratings battles between networks and streamers more contentious than ever

New judge hints Sunday Ticket lawsuit may not be dead yet

The Sunday Ticket lawsuit could be revived through a successful appeals process according to a new judge overseeing the case.

By Daniel Kaplan OnSep 3, 2025 0

Tennis leans into entertainment with US Open mixed doubles

“I can't say that I ever thought I'd be calling mixed doubles for seven straight hours on ESPN, which I did yesterday.”

By Daniel Kaplan OnAug 20, 2025 0
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CBS

CBS Sports walking tall with Paramount-Skydance merger

Bob Iger: Discussions to bundle ESPN app with other streamers ongoing

"I often have to work to try to find where, what platform sports are on. We can help that."

By Daniel Kaplan OnAug 6, 2025 0

NFL national revenue up almost $1 billion per Packers’ earnings

The Green Bay Packers' public earnings report shows the NFL continuing its meteoric rise, with national revenue jumping over $30 million.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJul 23, 2025 0

NFL

DeMaurice Smith blasts Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, James Brown in new book over handling of Jon Gruden e-mails

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

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
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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

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
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NFL

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

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

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

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

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

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