Daniel Kaplan

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Sports/media business writer; covers M&A, rights, and distribution impacts.

Flores NFL Discrimination Case Discovery Set for 2027
SocialApr 3, 2026

Flores NFL Discrimination Case Discovery Set for 2027

Brian Flores' race discrimination case against the NFL and six of its clubs was filed in February '23. An order from the court today set the discovery deadline in April '27. No mention in the order of a trial...

By Daniel Kaplan
Fraudulent Xavier McKinney Scam Nets $4M, Broker Implicated
SocialMar 28, 2026

Fraudulent Xavier McKinney Scam Nets $4M, Broker Implicated

I wrote about this crazy lawsuit which revealed that someone posing as Xavier McKinney scammed an athlete lender out of over $4 million, and a well-known loan broker is in the middle of it. For ⁦the https://t.co/s9R3HZ23BM https://t.co/d6otyu08G8

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Grand Slam Track Secures Creditor Deal, Limits Johnson Control
SocialMar 23, 2026

Grand Slam Track Secures Creditor Deal, Limits Johnson Control

Grand Slam Track has an agreement with its previously unhappy unsecured creditors committee, paving the way for its Chapter 11 plan to move forward. New company will not be totally owned and controlled by Michael Johnson

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Judge Ends Delays in 2023‑Started Case
SocialMar 20, 2026

Judge Ends Delays in 2023‑Started Case

It means the case has dragged on since 2023, and the judge isn’t having any more delays

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Judge Rejects NFL's Stay Request, Case Moves Forward
SocialMar 20, 2026

Judge Rejects NFL's Stay Request, Case Moves Forward

The judge overseeing Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL denied the league's motion to stay the part of the case involving the Giants, Texans and Broncos while they appeal to the Supreme Court. she declined to reschedule upcoming deadlines...

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Winners Alliance Commits Additional Funding Post‑Bankruptcy
SocialMar 10, 2026

Winners Alliance Commits Additional Funding Post‑Bankruptcy

Winners Alliance wrote in a court filing today it plans to continue investing in Grand Slam Track when(if?) the track meet company emerges from Chapter 11. WA has invested already around $20 million in equity and debt

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Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Revives: Appeal Court Hearing Update
SocialMar 9, 2026

Sunday Ticket Lawsuit Revives: Appeal Court Hearing Update

The Sunday ticket lawsuit is not dead yet, and may have some runway. My story for ⁦@awfulannouncing⁩ on today’s appeal court hearing. https://t.co/CAof0u2LU5

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9th Circuit Review Shows Party-Appointed Judges Flip NFL Ruling
SocialMar 9, 2026

9th Circuit Review Shows Party-Appointed Judges Flip NFL Ruling

The 9th Circuit court of Appeals panel hearing today the appeal of the Sunday Ticket decision--in '04 a judge overturned a $4.7 bil jury ruling against the NFL--areall Democrat-appointed judges. The judge who overturned the jury decision was GOP-appointed....

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Tim Pernetti Emerges NFLPA Executive Director Finalist
SocialMar 6, 2026

Tim Pernetti Emerges NFLPA Executive Director Finalist

Tim Pernetti, American Conference commissioner just talked at the White House college round table, he is reportedly one of three finalists for NFLPA executive director job that should have a winner shortly

By Daniel Kaplan
Paramount's Full-Asset Bid Keeps WBD Movies and Cable United
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Paramount's Full-Asset Bid Keeps WBD Movies and Cable United

So Netflix ending its WBD bid means WBD's movie business and cable channels should stay together. Paramount has sought the whole package even as WBD planned to spin off its cable assets. Lots of sports media angles now with...

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Chris Christie Calls Predictive Market Players Rogue Cowboys
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Chris Christie Calls Predictive Market Players Rogue Cowboys

"These predictive market folks are rogue cowboys," former NJ guv Chris Christie on American Gaming Association webinar

By Daniel Kaplan
Paramount+ Gains 1 Million Subscribers, Reaches 78.9 M
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Paramount+ Gains 1 Million Subscribers, Reaches 78.9 M

Paramount+ subscribers rose 1 million to 78.9 mil in the 3 months ended Dec 31, '25. the parent, Paramount Skydance is set to have its earnings call shortly

By Daniel Kaplan