
Daniel Kaplan
Writer at Freelance
Business reporter on the hunt for the next gig. Dad to Emily and Mike, husband to Philippa [email protected]. https://t.co/4GBSNrq1C9
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2 days ago |
frontofficesports.com | Daniel Kaplan
The Professional Tennis Players Association, Novak Djokovic’s group suing the tennis tours, has begun talks with each of the four Grand Slams about major changes to the sport’s ecosystem. As a result, the PTPA chose not to—as it had previously told a federal judge it would—name the Slams as defendants in its wide-reaching antitrust lawsuit against the ATP Tour and WTA Tour. However, the PTPA asked the judge to allow it to name the Slams as defendants in 90 days if talks fail.
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4 days ago |
danielkaplan.substack.com | Daniel Kaplan
The belt tightening at Grand Slam Track (GST) has begun following the cancellation of the inaugural season’s fourth and final contest in LA. The Michael Johnson-backed startup has laid off six out of a staff of roughly a few dozen and cut pay across the board 15 percent, a source said. DKaplansportsbiz's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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5 days ago |
laughingplace.com | Daniel Kaplan |Mike Celestino |R.D. Burbank
As Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary celebration continues, so does the merchandise rollout at Disney Store. Today sees the arrival of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Vault Mickey Mouse & Maps Collection. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your pricing or user experience.
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1 week ago |
laughingplace.com | Daniel Kaplan
D23 Gold Members will have (another) unique opportunity to celebrate Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary from the comfort of their homes this July with an encore virtual presentation of "The Happiest Place On Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland With Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt." What's Happening: D23 Gold Members are invited to a complimentary virtual encore presentation of "The Happiest Place On Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland With Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt" on Thursday, July 17, 2025,...
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1 week ago |
laughingplace.com | Daniel Kaplan
A new era for a beloved animated series is ready for its debut, as The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is set to officially launch on July 28th, 2025.
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i think most readers can interpret sources close to GST as saying money is not an issue for what its worth

My "sources close to Grand Slam insist money is not an issue" T-shirt has people asking a lot of questions already answered by my shirt.

I take a stab at explaining the post-House settlement NCAA terrain for the readers of @thedispatch . Tell me how I did. https://t.co/skmrCEU4TJ

My story for @FOS below on pro track and field startup canceling its last meet. A lot of capital is flowing into sports. Not saying Grand Slam Track won’t ultimately succeed, but this is a reminder not all of this capital will secure a return.

EXCLUSIVE: Grand Slam Track has canceled its Los Angeles Slam, originally set for June 28-29, FOS has learned. After raising more than $30 million, Michael Johnson’s startup track circuit has a meeting today to discuss the future of the company. Story by @KaplanSportsBiz ⬇️