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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 6h

How do you turn fandom into a business?

I talked to @jonathanmacri.bsky.social about how he built Knicks Film School into a full-time job and what it says about sports media.

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2h

Mat Ishbia has counter-sued the two Suns minority owners who sued him in August. He is claiming that they are attempting to force him to buy out their ownership stakes at an “extortionate” cost and used their lawsuit as part of a negative PR campaign. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Suns, Mercury owner countersues investors, claims they seek ‘extortionate’ buyout

Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia has filed a countersuit against two minority owners, accusing them of angling for a larger buyout.

www.nytimes.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 6h

How do you turn fandom into a business?

I talked to @jonathanmacri.bsky.social about how he built Knicks Film School into a full-time job and what it says about sports media.

Watch/SUBSCRIBE: dub.sh/fztRWkR

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6WDD...

Apple pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

dub.sh

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 7h

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How A Knicks Fan Turned His Love for the Team🏀 Into a Media Company

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Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 18h

the greatest moment in tic tac toe history

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 18h

RAJ Sports has dropped its lawsuit against the Cherng family for breaking what they claim was an exclusivity agreement to work together to buy the Portland Trail Blazers. They reached a deal out of court. Tom Dundon helped facilitate a resolution. www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Lawsuit over Trail Blazers ownership deal dropped, clearing path for sale

A lawsuit over the Trail Blazers sale has been dropped, clearing the way for the Dundon group to complete its purchase.

www.nytimes.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 21h

A 2023 1st round pick just got waived. The Nets let go of Dariq Whitehead. He played just 22 games over two seasons after going 22nd overall in the 2023 draft.

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 1d

Do you think it might just be they want to make as much money now and not about finding new things to maximize revenue on? They think "Oh, we'll make more money in 2035 so I'll be OK with getting 80% of that but getting 120% of my revenue now"

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 1d

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Why LeBron James made another bad Decision... And NEW details on a mysterious basketball league

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

The Jets had -10 passing yards today. The last time that happened in an NFL game was in 1998 when Ryan Leaf went 1-for-15 as the San Diego Chargers starting QB and they had -19 passing yards.

Hell, a team has only had negative passing yards 9 times in the last 40 years. (According to @stathead.com)

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much, Alex!

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

If you've enjoyed the work I do at The Athletic (or even covering the Mets before this), I think you'll like this show, too. I'll try to talk about sports through a different prism than usual.

I'd appreciate it if you subscribed. Let's get to 250 subscribers ASAP
www.youtube.com/@MikeVorkuno...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

Why LeBron James had a bad week — and repeated the mistakes of The Decision all over again.
And the league that might want to compete with the WNBA, NBA, and Unrivaled.

New episode of Business Decision: dub.sh/KLsKTlX

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 3d

Posted 60+ #journalismjobs, like:

• 2 soccer correspondents
• Fashion news reporter
• Miami politics reporter
• Fact checker

Jobs at New York Times, Front Office Sports, Andscape, TIME, Dallas Morning News, LA Times, WSJ, Boston Globe, Reuters, The Guardian, and more: www.patreon.com/30newsletter

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creating a weekly newsletter

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

"If this is about ideological purity on either side," Adam Silver told the NY Times about the NBA's return to China, "it will never be achieved.”

Very interesting story by @taniaganguli.bsky.social and Mara Hvidtendahl about how the NBA mended its relationship there
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/w...

How a Las Vegas Casino Mogul Helped Bring N.B.A. Games Back to China

www.nytimes.com

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 3d

The New York Times is hiring a fashion news reporter for Styles www.nytco.com/careers/job-...

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 3d

Texas Monthly needs a fact checker www.texasmonthly.com/about/jobs-a...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

Why LeBron James had a bad week — and repeated the mistakes of The Decision all over again.
And the league that might want to compete with the WNBA, NBA, and Unrivaled.

New episode of Business Decision: dub.sh/KLsKTlX

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

If you've enjoyed the work I do at The Athletic (or even covering the Mets before this), I think you'll like this show, too. I'll try to talk about sports through a different prism than usual.

I'd appreciate it if you subscribed. Let's get to 250 subscribers ASAP
www.youtube.com/@MikeVorkuno...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

I thought this episode might be a little too niche — European basketball isn't for everyone — but I've been happily surprised to hear how many folks have enjoyed it who have no knowledge or prior interest in the subject.

So LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel

Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 6d

New Business Decision!

I talk to Matt Rizzetta about why he bought the Napoli basketball club, why Americans are going to Europe to buy teams, college basketball NIL in Europe, and if European fans would pay $50 for parking.

Watch here: youtu.be/0Ar22rKP4Ho?...

Listen on Spotify + Apple podcasts

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 6d

The Centre Daily Times (PA) is looking for a news intern mcclatchy.rec.pro.ukg.net/MCC1008MCLTC...

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 4d

The Guardian is hiring a senior sports business correspondent workwithus.theguardian.com/job-search/e...

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 4d

The Dallas Morning News is hiring a high school sports reporter dallasnewscorporation.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/Posti...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

NBA season, we back

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joevardon.bsky.social @joevardon.bsky.social · 5d

Maverick Carter is one of LeBron James’ closest friends and confidants, and for a time it looked and sounded like he was headed toward starting LIV Basketball. With @mikevorkunov.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

What is Project B? The latest on a new global league recruiting basketball stars

Speculation has bubbled for months about an international league that could pose a threat to both the NBA and WNBA.

www.nytimes.com

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