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The Athletic News

The Athletic

The Athletic has raised $22 million in a new round, and may be over $100 million in total raised at this point

The Athletic has had even more money poured into it by investors.

By Ben Koo OnJun 7, 2019 2
Soccer

The Athletic reportedly planning a UK expansion focusing on the Premier League, will include 50-55 writers

The UK coverage is set to launch this August, coinciding with the start of the EPL season.

By Jay Rigdon OnJun 7, 2019 0
MMA

The Athletic has now launched MMA coverage, featuring alums from MMA Junkie, ESPN, MMA Fighting, and Bleacher Report

The Athletic's MMA coverage has launched with an incredible roster of writers.

By Joe Lucia OnJun 3, 2019 1
Racing

The Athletic launches a NASCAR-focused motorsports vertical, hires Jeff Gluck, Jordan Bianchi and David Smith

After two and a half years at his own site, Gluck is launching motorsports coverage for The Athletic.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 22, 2019 2
The Athletic

The Athletic expands WNBA coverage with a beat writer for every team, including some prominent names

The Athletic has dramatically expanded their WNBA coverage, announcing that they now have 12 beat writers (one for each team) and two national WNBA writers.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 20, 2019 4
Local Networks

Michael Lombardi says “You can’t get any more wrong than Mike Francesa” after Francesa’s Jets shot at him was disproved

"You can't get any more wrong than Mike Francesa. If Mush from A Bronx Tale was never right, then I think Big Mike, he can make sure Mush looks like a winner."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 17, 2019 2
Barstool Sports

Julie Stewart-Binks on how comedy led her back to sports: “I just started to go through the doors that were opened.”

"As soon as I got back in front of the camera or behind the mic, my confidence in myself and my ability to listen and perform...people came up to me and messaged me like 'Wow, you just seem way more in control of who you are and you seem more confident.' It's honestly all because of the improv and stand-up."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 16, 2019 1
Local Networks

Julian McWilliams leaves The Athletic for The Boston Globe, a reverse of the common newspaper-to-Athletic trend

After a year and a half covering the Oakland Athletics at The Athletic, McWilliams is heading to The Boston Globe to cover the Red Sox.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 15, 2019 2
International

Long-time Vancouver Canucks beat writer Jason Botchford, most recently of The Athletic, passes away at 48

After starting his career with the Toronto Sun, Botchford worked for The Province from 2005-18 before joining The Athletic last fall. He left a major mark on the Canucks' beat and on hockey writing in general.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2019 0
Soccer

The Athletic hires five further full-time soccer writers, takes backlash from some subscribers for axing some local MLS writers

The Athletic has brought on five new full-time soccer writers, but taken criticism for parting ways with some beat-specific freelancers.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 15, 2019 0
Soccer

Some The Athletic MLS writers were told they’re no longer needed; the site says “a big announcement” is on the way

"We have heard the concerns that subscribers have about changes to our coverage. We have a big announcement on the way, one that the whole company is very excited about. We'll be sharing that update very soon."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 11, 2019 7
The Athletic

The Athletic is expanding its podcast offerings, launching 20+ local and national shows

The Athletic announced a host of new national and local podcasts on Tuesday, with more to come.

By Phillip Bupp OnApr 9, 2019 0
The Athletic

The Athletic apologizes to commenter for user-flagging comment system deleting a comment questioning their writers’ diversity

"The comment in question was not a violation of our code of conduct and was removed via the user flagging process (a process we are currently evaluating.)"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 4, 2019 9
ESPN

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Which subscription service has the best chance of long-term success?

By Joe Lucia OnMar 27, 2019 2
NBA

Kevin Durant criticizes media in general, The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss in particular over free agency speculation

On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Ethan Strauss published a deep dive into Kevin Durant’s impending free agency, headlined “Silent...

By Jay Rigdon OnFeb 7, 2019 8

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