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Jan 27, 2026
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19 min read
A decade in, The Athletic's original mission of independent, local-first sports coverage didn’t survive the pressures of growth and acquisition.
Jan 26, 2026
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After another killing in Minneapolis, Charles Barkley addressed the country in a way that feels increasingly rare these days.
Jan 23, 2026
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The ratings are in, and football wins
Jan 22, 2026
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The mystery of Aaron Rodgers' wife appears to be solved, but the answer reveals the stupid game the quarterback decided to play with the media.
Jan 21, 2026
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Will ESPN lean more into their ACC relationships with the SEC's reign of dominance over?
Jan 20, 2026
Not all rules analysts deserve to survive, but Terry McAulay does.
Jan 19, 2026
Brandin Cooks provided the latest evidence.
Jan 16, 2026
Is sports betting an existential threat to sports as entertainment?
Jan 15, 2026
The ESPN2 Monday Night Football altcast failed to crack one million viewers for any broadcast this season. Should Peyton, Eli, and ESPN be worried?
Jan 14, 2026
Now that Mike Tomlin is officially done with the Steelers, what are the best landing spots in television for the legendary coach?
Jan 13, 2026
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The false choice McAfee creates — either you're a cheerleader who loves sports, or you're a joyless journalist trying to destroy them — insults everyone involved.
Jan 12, 2026
Top 'NFL on CBS' game analyst Tony Romo had a stinker on the call in Jacksonville.
