Chris Sprow on The Athletic’s latest newsletter ‘Peak’ and a look ahead into 2026
"It's a year full of promise and possibilities."
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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.
Sherrone Moore sent ‘strange or uncomfortable’ Instagram messages to multiple women in sports media, per report
Moore reportedly reached out to the women on Instagram via DM or by “liking” a story they posted.
Bruce Arians claims NFL drug testing likely cost Pat McAfee a Super Bowl ring
"Aw f*ck, I'm out."
Minnesota Timberwolves apparently have zero beat reporters at most road games
Chris Finch's post-game presser lasted all of two questions and 35 seconds.
The 2025 Awful Announcing sports podcast power list
Arch Manning addresses ‘failure’ label: ‘Everyone has their own opinion’
"That's what's good about America, you get to have freedom of speech."
The Athletic brings back Tom Bogert
"Tom is without question the most prolific newsbreaker in American soccer history."
Golden Knights revoke reporter’s credential over question about Hockey Canada rape case
The Athletic NHL writer Mark Lazerus was also removed from the team's practice facility.
Tigers’ business CEO defends VP of broadcasting facing misconduct accusations by 10 people
“Do we need to focus on continued improvement in our culture? Yes. … But I’m very confident that there isn’t a larger issue from a misconduct standpoint."
The Athletic’s recent game footage deals are more important than you think
Former Detroit Tigers broadcasters removed amid wider misconduct investigation
The Athletic’s investigation found that former Detroit Tigers broadcasters Cameron Maybin and Craig Monroe were removed after misconduct allegations.
Pablo Torre sees a future for ‘Pablo Torre Finds Out’ on TV
"And I say that not knowing what television is anymore."
LeBron James reportedly did not personally write essay that appeared in Chinese newspaper
The Athletic's Joe Vardon is clarifying a viral story from Monday as James tours China for an anniversary tour with Nike.
Andrew Marchand, WFAN’s Shaun Morash draw battlelines in Jaxson Dart Questiongate
"I'd recommend to all sports talk show hosts, go to games, go into locker rooms, talk to people. It will make you and your shows better."
James Palmer to join The Athletic’s ‘Scoop City’ podcast alongside Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel
"Alright, Scoop City, we've got a new friend of the show."
Jesse Newell announces he’s joining The Athletic as Kansas City Chiefs beat writer
"Can’t wait to get started with the nation’s top sports newsroom."
Ken Rosenthal rips MLB contenders after Trade Deadline: ‘Are you trying to win the World Series?’
"The goal of this sport should be to be the last team standing. I don't know that enough teams look at it that way."
Richard Jefferson reportedly re-ups with ESPN, will continue calling top games, NBA Finals
Despite this move, ESPN has seemingly not made a decision on Doris Burke yet.
Bill Simmons addresses David Aldridge downplaying NBA expansion report
"I had the info and I was right."
Nate Taylor joins ESPN as new Kansas City Chiefs beat writer
Taylor replaces Adam Teicher, who'd been with ESPN's NFL Nation since 2013.
Commanders beat reporter Ben Standig announces departure from The Athletic
"I recently found out my contract would not be renewed. Not ideal."
Lakers beat reporter Jovan Buha announces departure from The Athletic
"It's hard to put into words how much this place has meant to me."
ESPN adds Golden State Warriors writer Anthony Slater from The Athletic
The move leaves The Athletic's once-strong Warriors reporting team very thin.
