The Athletic
A sports news outlet delivering breaking news, live commentary, long reads and exclusive interviews.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
The Athletic is a sports news outlet whose stated mission is to deliver powerful stories and smart analysis that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. Its newsroom of 400+ full-time staff covers hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. Its coverage spans the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, PGA, NCAA Football, NCAA Men's College Basketball, NCAA Women's College Basketball, EPL, Champions League and more.
Recent events
The New York Times completes acquisition of The Athletic[3]
Reported:
The New York Times Company completed its $550 million all-cash acquisition of The Athletic on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Weekdays and relative dates follow the original report; their exact calendar dates have not been verified.
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The Athletic raises $50 million in Series D funding[4]
Reported:
The Athletic raised $50 million in a Series D funding round, according to the report.
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