The New York Times has officially acquired The Athletic as deal closes
It helps that the Times paid in cash.
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Audacious and polarizing, The Athletic’s acquisition is a success that split the difference between its believers and haters
Report: New York Times buying The Athletic in a deal worth $550 million
Does it make sense for both sides?
The Athletic reportedly enters exclusive talks with The New York Times about potential sale
Things look to be getting serious between The Athletic and The New York Times.
The Athletic is once again talking to the New York Times about a potential sale
Will a second round of negotiations be more successful for The Athletic?
The Athletic second guessing no advertisements and paywall strategy as potential buyers balk at price tag
The Athletic is looking for a buyer but they may need to put more things in front of the paywall to grow the company for a sale.
Michelle Beadle joins The Athletic for podcast network; What Did I Miss? debuts next week
More podcasts on the new network will be launched at later dates.
Nick Saban has amusing reaction to reporter’s baby joining weekly press conference
"Do I finally get to meet the boss?"
“Get it the fuck together, NWSL”: fervent player comments and muted league/team responses to Athletic article show reporting’s importance
A Meg Linehan article in The Athletic outlined a horrifying pattern of behavior from long-time NWSL coach Paul Riley, which led to his firing from the North Carolina Courage. But, as the article and many players noted, these reports were previously brought to NWSL teams and the league office, with little to no effect.
NFL Sunday Ticket reportedly might include single-team or single game options in new deal: “Everything is on the table.”
We're a long way from a company winning Sunday Ticket rights, or from a determination of what Sunday Ticket will look like in 2023, but it's notable that NFL sources are at least discussing the possibility of single-team options.
The Athletic is again looking for a buyer, asking more than $750 million, has hired investment bank LionTree
For at least the third time this year, there are talks about The Athletic being for sale.
The Athletic is increasing its annual subscription rate to $71.99
Previously, an annual subscription cost $59.99.
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?
