Dianna Russini explains how ‘nerve’ sets insiders apart from other reporters
"You have to have the nerve to sit in some stuff."
The Athletic News
Dianna Russini didn’t know MVP votes would be made public: ‘It stunk’
"I wish I knew that because — it would not have changed my vote — but I love Josh Allen, and I am avoiding him for a really long time."
![Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) talks with the referee during the first period against Team Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.](https://cdn1.thecomeback.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2025/02/USATSI_25467531-scaled-e1740517723219.jpg)
Sean McDonough on navigating politics at 4 Nations Face-Off: ‘I felt like I had to say something’
"There needed to be some acknowledgment."
Why The Athletic launched Connections: Sports Edition daily game
"When you solve the game, maybe you go deeper into the website and read a couple stories."
Dianna Russini: ‘Really weird’ Jerry Jones press conference should be studied
The Athletic's NFL insider described Jones' bizarre press conference introducing Brian Schottenheimer as a masterclass in awkwardness.
Dianna Russini: Tom Brady is running the show in Las Vegas
"Alex Guerrero is out there. He's going to be working with some of the players."
![The New York Times building in New York, NY across from the Port Authority. [Via Wikimedia Commons]](https://cdn1.thecomeback.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/2023/07/Nytimes_hq-1-scaled-e1689887836459.jpg)
The New York Times reportedly exploring bundled subscription partnerships
The Athletic subscriptions could certainly be a potential carrot to dangle in front of partner subscribers
Lindsay Schnell announces she’s joining The Athletic
"I’m joining the A team as a senior writer covering college hoops."
New York Times declines to recognize The Athletic as part of NewsGuild union
"Sports jobs are Times Guild jobs. It’s that simple."
Longtime NFL reporter Jim Trotter casually reveals he’s retired
"No better way to spend the first full day of retirement."
The Athletic staff seeking to join New York Times union
The news comes three years to the day that the New York Times' purchase of The Athletic was first reported.
Sports media insider predicts Tom Brady will leave broadcasting after season
The Athletic's Richard Deitsch predicts Tom Brady will bow out of broadcasting before the 2025 NFL season.
Are bowl games now just background noise for sports fans?
As the College Football Playoff expands and player priorities shift, the future of bowl games hangs in the balance.
Woody Johnson reportedly shares links from Jets blogs with top football decision-makers
The line between fan chatter and organizational decision-making has apparently become dangerously thin.
The Athletic hires ex-ESPN columnist Dan Shanoff
"Exciting things ahead!"
Dianna Russini admonishes aggregators: ‘It’s really hard when credibility is your currency’
"People are reading articles and just reading it the way they want to take it instead of reflecting the reporting."
Survey shows Pat McAfee is winning over ‘College GameDay’ viewers
A year later, The Athletic's survey shows Pat McAfee is winning over more College GameDay viewers.
Awful Announcing Podcast: Jeff Gluck on NASCAR lawsuits and controversies, embracing Patreon, Michael Jordan, and more
Host Brandon Contes interviews motorsports staff writer for The Athletic, Jeff Gluck. Brandon and Jeff discuss a wide...
MLBPA reportedly estimates local TV deals make up 21 percent of team revenue on average
It's going to be difficult for MLB to recoup the tens of millions it will lose from local cable networks.
The Athletic is now profitable
The New York Times reported a $2.6 million operating profit for The Athletic in Q3.
Jim Trotter says The Athletic ‘watered-down’ his Nick Bosa column
"I was told, I’d be in violation of [The Athletic's] journalistic standards regarding sports and political commentary."
Joe Davis says he’s critiqued his Freddie Freeman call ‘more than is healthy’
"I’ve definitely gone back and picked it apart, probably more than is healthy."
Veteran NFL columnist Mike Silver joining The Athletic
"The mission has never been clearer."
Fox’s late addition of Tom Verducci to NLDS Game 5 drew further Ken Rosenthal discussion
It's unclear if there's any connection to the Rosenthal-Padres dustup, but the Verducci move means we may see less Rosenthal interactions with San Diego players.
