Katie Strang Archives

Mary Kate Cornett story was The Athletic’s most-read article of 2025

Katie Strang's story about Mary Kate Cornett topped The Athletic's readership in 2025, detailing how the Ole Miss student's life was upended by false rumors amplified on major sports media platforms.

Jeff Marek at the 2024 NHL Draft. (Sportsnet.)

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Jeff Marek’s Sportsnet exit reportedly centered around tipping NHL Draft picks to a friend

The Athletic received criticism on social media for publishing its Trevor Bauer report behind a paywall

Should The Athletic have made the story available for all to read?

NHL crisis grows as ex-Blackhawks’ coach confirms team president and GM were told of Brad Aldrich’s sexual assaults on players

NHL VP Bill Daly told The Athletic Friday "We have been in contact with the Club regarding the matter but there is no ongoing investigation."