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Last Year02/21/25 - 02/21/26
Comparable Performance:
followers
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impressions
449M
likes
1.14M
comments
67.1K
posts
10.6K
engagement
0.270%
emv
$9.35M
Avg. per post
42.4K

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Top Content

BREAKING NEWS: Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch with multiple women, according to newly released emails. Tisch received scouting reports on women from Epstein and the two men discussed whether women were “pro or civilian” or a “working girl.” The emails, sent in 2013, were among more than three million Epstein-related documents that the Department of Justice released Friday. There are also emails between Epstein and women who wrote about their encounters with Tisch. Full details: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010511/2026/01/30/steve-tisch-epstein-files-ny-giants/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
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BREAKING NEWS: Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch with multiple women, according to newly released emails. Tisch received scouting reports on women from Epstein and the two men discussed whether women were “pro or civilian” or a “working girl.” The emails, sent in 2013, were among more than three million Epstein-related documents that the Department of Justice released Friday. There are also emails between Epstein and women who wrote about their encounters with Tisch. Full details: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010511/2026/01/30/steve-tisch-epstein-files-ny-giants/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
Out of Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations, league sources tell The Athletic that he specifically wants to play for the San Antonio Spurs.
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Out of Kevin Durant's preferred trade destinations, league sources tell The Athletic that he specifically wants to play for the San Antonio Spurs.
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
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The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
Lindsey Vonn is back in the gym 👀 A reminder that she tore her ACL on January 30, 2026. 🎥 @lindseyvonn on IG
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Lindsey Vonn is back in the gym 👀 A reminder that she tore her ACL on January 30, 2026. 🎥 @lindseyvonn on IG
A lot has happened in the NBA over the past 25 years. So our writers ranked the most significant moments of the 2000s. Do you agree with our list?
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A lot has happened in the NBA over the past 25 years. So our writers ranked the most significant moments of the 2000s. Do you agree with our list?
BREAKING NEWS: The NBA has asked multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to hand over documents and other property as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling, six league sources told The Athletic.
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BREAKING NEWS: The NBA has asked multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to hand over documents and other property as part of its investigation into illegal sports gambling, six league sources told The Athletic.
Chauncey Billups leaving the courthouse in Portland, Oregon 👀 He was arrested early Thursday morning as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling activities.
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Chauncey Billups leaving the courthouse in Portland, Oregon 👀 He was arrested early Thursday morning as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling activities.
After five seasons covering the St. Louis Cardinals for The Athletic, @katiejwoo is trying something new. Introducing our new beat writer covering the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
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After five seasons covering the St. Louis Cardinals for The Athletic, @katiejwoo is trying something new. Introducing our new beat writer covering the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
BREAKING: ESPN’s Elle Duncan is set to become the new face of Netflix’s sports division, sources tell @AndrewMarchand.
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BREAKING: ESPN’s Elle Duncan is set to become the new face of Netflix’s sports division, sources tell @AndrewMarchand.
Six GMs, six assistant GMs, six former GMs, five other execs, eight head coaches and 19 other coaches, including 15 coordinators, comprise @SandoNFL's 50-person panel. The goal was simple: Tier every veteran QB in the NFL. Did they get it right?
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Six GMs, six assistant GMs, six former GMs, five other execs, eight head coaches and 19 other coaches, including 15 coordinators, comprise @SandoNFL's 50-person panel. The goal was simple: Tier every veteran QB in the NFL. Did they get it right?

Rangers F Artemi Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports, the company that owns the team, paid financial settlements to a team employee last year after she alleged that Panarin sexually assaulted her, sources tell @KatieJStrang. More ⤵️

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Rangers F Artemi Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports, the company that owns the team, paid financial settlements to a team employee last year after she alleged that Panarin sexually assaulted her, sources tell @KatieJStrang. More ⤵️
It’s 2025 which means we’ve reached the quarter century mark Let’s pick a baseball All-Quarter Century Team, via @jaysonst.
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It’s 2025 which means we’ve reached the quarter century mark Let’s pick a baseball All-Quarter Century Team, via @jaysonst.
When the Yankees drafted shortstop Core Jackson in July, they were aware that he had drawn a swastika on the dorm room door of a Jewish student in 2021, when he was a freshman at Nebraska. Jackson was also charged with driving under the influence on Utah’s campus in 2024.
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When the Yankees drafted shortstop Core Jackson in July, they were aware that he had drawn a swastika on the dorm room door of a Jewish student in 2021, when he was a freshman at Nebraska. Jackson was also charged with driving under the influence on Utah’s campus in 2024.
The Kansas City Chiefs lead the NFL with seven prime-time games this season 🍿
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The Kansas City Chiefs lead the NFL with seven prime-time games this season 🍿
The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft rarely gets dealt. In fact, it has happened just twice in the past 20 years. We could see history repeat itself in 2026.
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The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft rarely gets dealt. In fact, it has happened just twice in the past 20 years. We could see history repeat itself in 2026.
NEWS: Caitlin Clark has suffered a quad strain and will miss at least two weeks, the Fever announced.
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NEWS: Caitlin Clark has suffered a quad strain and will miss at least two weeks, the Fever announced.
Eileen Gu, born to a Chinese immigrant mother and American father, has won five medals — the most by any female freestyle skier in Olympic history. Her decision to compete for China instead of the U.S. has drawn criticism from Vice President JD Vance.
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Eileen Gu, born to a Chinese immigrant mother and American father, has won five medals — the most by any female freestyle skier in Olympic history. Her decision to compete for China instead of the U.S. has drawn criticism from Vice President JD Vance.
NEWS: ABC/ESPN has demoted Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted Tim Legler, sources tell @AndrewMarchand. Legler will pair Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson. Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6581644/2025/08/28/doris-burke-tim-legler-nba-finals-espn-broadcast/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
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NEWS: ABC/ESPN has demoted Doris Burke from its NBA Finals team and promoted Tim Legler, sources tell @AndrewMarchand. Legler will pair Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson. Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6581644/2025/08/28/doris-burke-tim-legler-nba-finals-espn-broadcast/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
EXCLUSIVE: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is calling on FIFA to end dynamic pricing on World Cup tickets. His petition “Game Over Greed” also demands that FIFA reinstates a cap on ticket resales and sets aside 15 percent of tickets for local residents at a discount. "It’s time we put the game above greed and host a World Cup all New Yorkers can afford to enjoy.” Full story from @AdamCrafton_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6614124/2025/09/09/zohran-mamdani-world-cup-tickets/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
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EXCLUSIVE: New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is calling on FIFA to end dynamic pricing on World Cup tickets. His petition “Game Over Greed” also demands that FIFA reinstates a cap on ticket resales and sets aside 15 percent of tickets for local residents at a discount. "It’s time we put the game above greed and host a World Cup all New Yorkers can afford to enjoy.” Full story from @AdamCrafton_ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6614124/2025/09/09/zohran-mamdani-world-cup-tickets/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=twhq&source=twitterhq
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore had a “long history of domestic violence” against a female football staffer during their relationship, the woman’s lawyer alleged.
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore had a “long history of domestic violence” against a female football staffer during their relationship, the woman’s lawyer alleged.

The Athletic (@TheAthletic) X Stats & Analytics

The Athletic (@TheAthletic) has 734K X followers with a 0.27% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 10.6K posts, The Athletic received 1.14M total likes and 449M impressions, averaging 108 likes per post. This page tracks The Athletic's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily.

The Athletic (@TheAthletic) X Analytics FAQ

How many X (Twitter) followers does The Athletic have?+
The Athletic (@TheAthletic) has 734K X (Twitter) followers as of February 2026.
What is The Athletic's X (Twitter) engagement rate?+
The Athletic's X (Twitter) engagement rate is 0.27% over the last 12 months, based on 10.6K posts.
How many likes does The Athletic get on X (Twitter)?+
The Athletic received 1.14M total likes across 10.6K posts in the last year, averaging 108 likes per post.
How many X (Twitter) impressions does The Athletic get?+
The Athletic's X (Twitter) content generated 449M total impressions over the last 12 months.