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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 17h

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 · 1d

Thanks so much, Alex!

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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

Get more from The -30- on Patreon

creating a weekly newsletter

www.patreon.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 1d

"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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

NBA season, we back

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joevardon.bsky.social @joevardon.bsky.social · 3d

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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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

The league's co-founder, Grady Burnett, did not dispute that Project B could expand into men’s basketball and start a league, including a possible launch as soon as next fall.

“I think it’s natural to assume that we will do other things after [women's basketball].” www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

The league, calling itself Project B for now, is starting with a women's league. It'll offer equity + bigger salaries than offered elsewhere. They've negotiated with WNBA stars. Story has an interview w/ the co-founder. He doesn't deny there could be a men's league www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

The Maverick Carter-backed basketball league doesn't have Carter associated now but it has still raised eyebrows around the NBA.

The league plans to start with women's basketball, attract WNBA players. And then...

With @samamick.bsky.social + @joevardon.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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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

NCAA could soon change its rules to allow college athletes + athletic department staff to bet on pro sports. The Division 1 administrative committee approved it. It'll get passed if D2 and D3 do so, too; they'll consider it in a few weeks.

Right now college athletes + staff can't bet on pro sports

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

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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Aric Toler @aric.bsky.social · 4d

Our New York Times Visual Investigations team is hiring a reporter. It's the same job I have -- use visual investigation/OSINT/etc. skills to report on the world.

You'll need to be based in/near NYC. Pay range is ~110-130k.

www.nytco.com/careers/job-...

Open-Source Reporter (Video Journalist), Visual Investigations | The New York Times Company

www.nytco.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

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, why he believes NIL could become a large economy for Europe, and if European fans would pay $50 for parking.

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

Why so many Americans are buying European #basketball teams

YouTube video by Mike Vorkunov

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 19d

I started my own podcast/YouTubeshow. It's called Business Decision. It's about where money + sports intersect. Some will be traditional podcast eps. Some will be different formats. I'll experiment.

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE:
www.youtube.com/@MikeVorkuno...

AS A PODCAST:
open.spotify.com/show/19Rl9cZ...

Mike Vorkunov

Welcome to Mike Vorkunov's show. Mike is a reporter who covers the NBA and the business of sports. This show will be a place to discuss the intersection of money and sports, and all the funny business...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 5d

A generationally great Milwaukee Bucks star decides he wants out. He decides he wants to go to the New York Knicks. The teams start working on a trade. The information leaks out and is reported. It starts a butterfly effect

Why am I bringing this up? Oh, no reason... www.nytimes.com/athletic/179...

The cruel twists that might’ve cost the Knicks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in his prime

Two star-crossed suitors who wanted the same thing but could find no way to get it done.

www.nytimes.com

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