Stewart Mandel unloads on ‘cockamamie’ CFP proposal from Big Ten
"Nearly everyone The Athletic has spoken to about this subject over the past few months says this entire cockamamie scheme is the brainchild of Tony Petitti."
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George Karl admits he’s not behind his viral social media posts
"I’ve gone on Twitter to find out what somebody said, but I’ve never, ever wrote anything."
The Athletic turns ‘modest profit’ as ad revenue grows
Approximately 22% of The Athletic's revenue during Q1 was earned on the back of advertising.
How The Athletic is shifting its coverage of women’s soccer and women’s sports in general
“That's how you tell a story that reaches more people, if you're hearing from more people.”
The Athletic parts ways with longtime soccer writer Pablo Maurer ahead of 2026 World Cup
"My writing isn’t for everyone, and apparently they didn’t want it anymore."
MLB, ESPN mutually opt out of broadcast deal, with league citing decrease in studio show coverage
The league is making a bet that it can find a new partner for its third package that is ready to shell out significant money and commit to consistent coverage -- all on a short-term deal.
Why The Athletic launched Connections: Sports Edition daily game
"When you solve the game, maybe you go deeper into the website and read a couple stories."
Fox exec explains why the network acquired Tom Brady
“There is only one Tom Brady out there."
Report: FS1 places executive Charlie Dixon on leave after latest lawsuit
The decision comes just days before Fox Sports broadcasts Super Bowl LIX.
Dianna Russini: ‘Really weird’ Jerry Jones press conference should be studied
The Athletic's NFL insider described Jones' bizarre press conference introducing Brian Schottenheimer as a masterclass in awkwardness.
Greg Olsen frustrated by not calling top games: ‘It’s very hard to sit back and watch’
"It’s hard to sit there and watch games that over the last couple of years you were preparing for, and you were calling."
Al Michaels: Mike Tomlin would be ‘fantastic’ at broadcasting
"If I had a debate team, I would make him my captain."
Sports media insider predicts Tom Brady will leave broadcasting after season
The Athletic's Richard Deitsch predicts Tom Brady will bow out of broadcasting before the 2025 NFL season.
Woody Johnson reportedly shares links from Jets blogs with top football decision-makers
The line between fan chatter and organizational decision-making has apparently become dangerously thin.
Ken Rosenthal: ‘I had trouble sleeping’ after ‘electric’ Juan Soto contract news
"I had trouble kind of putting my head around what had just happened …"
Aaron Rodgers disputes Dianna Russini report he wants to leave Jets: ‘Not a lot of journalistic integrity anymore’
"I don't talk to that person."
MLS reportedly investigating Apple match analyst Taylor Twellman over altercation with production assistant
Twellman was removed from a first-round playoff game between Miami and Atlanta but is scheduled to call his next match for the streamer on Nov. 23.
Joe Buck ‘sick’ after foreshadowing Chris Godwin injury on ‘Monday Night Football’
"I’d rather be wrong."
Padres banned Ken Rosenthal from dugout over ‘peacock’ column
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."
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