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Ryan Clark's firing from ESPN was influenced by his perceived poor verbal conduct, particularly toward colleague Peter Schrager. On "Get Up" last September, after Schrager defended Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb's performance in a season-opening loss, Clark said, "That's the non-player in you." Schrager asked Clark not to belittle him, and later that day, Clark apologized on X, writing: "Today, I had an interaction with my colleague (Schrager) both on and off the air that I regret." Read more for free: https://nyti.ms/3RMauqD
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Ryan Clark's firing from ESPN was influenced by his perceived poor verbal conduct, particularly toward colleague Peter Schrager. On "Get Up" last September, after Schrager defended Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb's performance in a season-opening loss, Clark said, "That's the non-player in you." Schrager asked Clark not to belittle him, and later that day, Clark apologized on X, writing: "Today, I had an interaction with my colleague (Schrager) both on and off the air that I regret." Read more for free: https://nyti.ms/3RMauqD
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://t.co/UG5UzLFVYi
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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://t.co/UG5UzLFVYi
Several Giants players wrote Bible verses on their caps to respond to Pride Night. The gesture echoed a familiar pattern: making a night meant for inclusion about something else entirely. Read more for free, from @GrantBrisbee: https://t.co/roBLix4N1B
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Several Giants players wrote Bible verses on their caps to respond to Pride Night. The gesture echoed a familiar pattern: making a night meant for inclusion about something else entirely. Read more for free, from @GrantBrisbee: https://t.co/roBLix4N1B
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
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium, with his one-game red-card ban that he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina suspended. Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code states that “the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.” https://nyti.ms/3RkeoH5
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Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium, with his one-game red-card ban that he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina suspended. Article 27 of FIFA’s disciplinary code states that “the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure.” https://nyti.ms/3RkeoH5
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.
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?
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 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.
Nikola Jokić has never beaten a team in the playoffs with more than 50 wins. H/T @BetMGM
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Nikola Jokić has never beaten a team in the playoffs with more than 50 wins. H/T @BetMGM
More than 11,000 fans participated in our fifth annual MLB Hope-O-Meter. Overall, 72 percent reported they are optimistic about their favorite team this season, compared to 66 percent in 2025.
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More than 11,000 fans participated in our fifth annual MLB Hope-O-Meter. Overall, 72 percent reported they are optimistic about their favorite team this season, compared to 66 percent in 2025.
A Spanish jersey and a paw patrol hat.
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A Spanish jersey and a paw patrol hat.
Half of the U.S. men’s national team is Black. After decades of overwhelmingly White teams, the makeup of this team is powerful, writes @HenryBushnell.
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Half of the U.S. men’s national team is Black. After decades of overwhelmingly White teams, the makeup of this team is powerful, writes @HenryBushnell.
After three San Francisco Giants pitchers appeared in Friday’s game with Bible verses written on their Pride Night caps, MLB issued a warning that similar behavior will not be tolerated. More details: https://t.co/7HLiCoQMC6
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After three San Francisco Giants pitchers appeared in Friday’s game with Bible verses written on their Pride Night caps, MLB issued a warning that similar behavior will not be tolerated. More details: https://t.co/7HLiCoQMC6

The Athletic (@theathletic) X Stats & Analytics

The Athletic (@theathletic) has 1.41M X followers with a 0.39% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 8.14K posts, The Athletic received 1.45M total likes and 397M impressions, averaging 179 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 1.41M X (Twitter) followers as of August 2026.
What is The Athletic's X (Twitter) engagement rate?+
The Athletic's X (Twitter) engagement rate is 0.39% over the last 12 months, based on 8.14K posts.
How many likes does The Athletic get on X (Twitter)?+
The Athletic received 1.45M total likes across 8.14K posts in the last 12 months, averaging 179 likes per post.
How many X (Twitter) impressions does The Athletic get?+
The Athletic's X (Twitter) content generated 397M total impressions over the last 12 months.