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Damien Harris offers blistering critique of Malachi Moore’s on-field antics: ‘Complete and utter bullsh*t’
"No guy is bigger and above this program, so you don't get to act like that."
The Athletic editorial director Paul Fichtenbaum leaves after seven years
Fichtenbaum was key to The Athletic's expansion, shifting focuses, and eventual acquisition by The New York Times and integration with that paper.
NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler signs multi-year extension with The Athletic
Brugler is now set to be at The Athletic through the summer of 2028.
Ralph Russo leaves AP to join The Athletic as a national college football writer
"Today I joined The Athletic as a national college football writer."
Aaron Rodgers accuses Haason Reddick’s agent of anonymously slandering Jets to The Athletic
"I would say the culture is about the opposite of what that article said."
The Play-By-Play: Shannon Sharpe’s Instagram Live, The Athletic and sports betting regulations
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The Athletic predictably criticized for omitting vital context they say they can’t mention
The Athletic launches sports memorabilia vertical with backing from eBay
eBay and The Athletic are partnering on a sports memorabilia vertical.
‘Pat McAfee Show’ hires former Athletic Steelers writer Mark Kaboly
"This is a public proclamation that Kobaly's going to be A-OK."
The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel previews an unprecedented college football season
The 12-team playoff will impact 'how we consume the entire season.'
NBC loves Snoop Dogg as its new Olympics ambassador
"Snoop has done everything and beyond what we ever expected him to do here in the Paris Games."
Max Olson returning to ESPN after seven years with The Athletic
Olson worked for ESPN from 2012-17.
Jeff Marek’s Sportsnet exit reportedly centered around tipping NHL Draft picks to a friend
Ari Wasserman and Max Olson announce departures from The Athletic
It's unclear where either national writer is heading.
Dianna Russini: ‘Nothing worse’ than NFL aggregators misrepresenting news
"There's nothing worse than when information is being put out there that's false that you never reported, but somebody took it that way."
Everything you need to know about the NBA’s new broadcast rights package
Dianna Russini, Chase Daniel announce ‘Scoop City’ podcast
Russini and Daniel are teaming up to deliver insider information, analysis, and interviews with key figures on their new podcast, Scoop City, premiering in a week.
Alexi Lalas isn’t fazed by public backlash: ‘Life’s too short and **** them’
"I try to be honest, and sometimes it comes off in different ways, and people perceive it differently."
Mike Joy on facing online criticism: ‘I want to know what people are seeing and what people are saying’
"There's now a common thread of people saying that I've lost my fastball. And you know, maybe so. I can't argue that."
Report: ESPN’s Doris Burke ‘doesn’t want to be a lifer’ in NBA broadcast booth
Burke signed a multiyear contract extension with ESPN in 2022.
The Athletic expands tennis coverage around start of French Open
The Athletic is ramping up tennis coverage.
Tim Donaghy wants to reconcile with NBA ref Scott Foster
"I’m hoping at some point, when Scott steps away, we can talk. And I can apologize to him."
The Athletic sees subscriber and revenue growth, profitability remains elusive
The Times says the sports-centric site lost $8.7 million during Q1 2024.
