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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 10h

NBA season, we back

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joevardon.bsky.social @joevardon.bsky.social · 18h

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 · 1d

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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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 16d

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...

www.youtube.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

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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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 2d

Only @conororr.bsky.social www.si.com/nfl/brain-fa...

A Brain Fart Scientist Explains Why NFL Players Drop the Ball at the Goal Line

A silly blunder has occurred two weeks in a row. Experts weigh in on multitasking deficits, bottom-up actions and why this keeps happening.

www.si.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 3d

Damn, Yaron is in Vanity Fair. Shit, you know this book is gonna be big.

Yaron Weitzman @yaronweitzman.bsky.social · 3d

First A HOLLYWOOND ENDING excerpt is up today, over at @vanityfair.com:

Highlights Include:

- The never-before-told story about the first time LeBron and Bronny shared the court with NBA players.

- LeBron on Mr. Piano Man: "I ain’t listening to no Billy Joel!"

www.vanityfair.com/culture/stor...

The Inside Story of How Bronny Got the Lakers Gig

As preseason kicks off and fans await LeBron James’s return to the court, Yaron Weitzman digs into the machinations behind the history-making father-son deal.

www.vanityfair.com

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Yaron Weitzman @yaronweitzman.bsky.social · 6d

Been teasing some of my favorite random stories from A HOLLYWOOD ENDING (www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736427...) on TikTok, going to thread them here:

A Hollywood Ending by Yaron Weitzman: 9780385550222 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

NBA journalist Yaron Weitzman lays out the high stakes drama happening inside the Lakers' organization as they try to juggle the warring priorities between LeBron James and the Buss family. When LeBron...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, we did an episode of Business Decision about this!

Sports Gambling Has Taken Over Sports (and we're still at risk of "the big one")

youtu.be/XigDZrj2OZo?...

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

Weird Al is all things to all people

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

I'm also a huge fantasy football junkie so I've started a list for accounts who can be helpful for fantasy football junkies like me (and I'll keep updating it and adding to it). It's here: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

It feels like people are continuing to trickle onto Bluesky and we're getting more users here. If you're looking for NBA and WNBA accounts to follow, I've got a starter pack for you. Just click the button and follow everyone
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

I'm sure there are those out there. I think Mina Kimes has a football one

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

It feels like people are continuing to trickle onto Bluesky and we're getting more users here. If you're looking for NBA and WNBA accounts to follow, I've got a starter pack for you. Just click the button and follow everyone
go.bsky.app/FGmgtea

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

I've read this book. It's great. You should get it and read it too!

Yaron Weitzman @yaronweitzman.bsky.social · Jun 18

So I've spent the past three years working with the awesome folks @doubledaybooks.bsky.social on a new book, this one on the LeBron-era Lakers. It comes out October 21 and is now available for pre-order:

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736427...

A Hollywood Ending by Yaron Weitzman: 9780385550222 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

NBA journalist Yaron Weitzman lays out the high stakes drama happening inside the Lakers' organization at a crucial juncture in their history, as they try to juggle the warring priorities between Lebr...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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The -30- Newsletter @30newsletter.bsky.social · 7d

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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 4d

What a goal by Philogene. A lightning bolt. Ipswich back up

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