Sports
January 24, 2022
The Athletic Says Sportsbooks Alerted IBIA of Arsenal Yellow Card Controversy
The controversy surrounding an unnamed Arsenal FC player continues as The Athletic has brought new information to light. The media, which reported on the case last week, talked about suspicious betting activity that focused on one of one Arsenal player. A total of $420,000 (£310,000) had been bet on him getting a yellow card, which one […]
Sports
January 7, 2022
The New York Times Confirms It’s Set to Acquire The Athletic
The New York Times Company is going to buy The Athletic, the company confirmed in a statement on Thursday. The deal is valued at $550 million and will result in The Times adding 1.2 million new subscribers to its services. Betting Agencies Out of the Race, The Times Seals the Deal This announcement also quashes […]
Business
November 2, 2021
DraftKings and FanDuel Reportedly Interested in The Athletic
Sports media platform The Athletic is on the market, but is having some difficulty finding a new home. Axios was rumored to be considering an acquisition earlier this year that would have led to a public listing, but that fell through. The New York Times was said to be next in line, but nothing came […]
Sports
June 16, 2021
James Holzhauer of Jeopardy! Fame to Write Sports Gambling Column for The Athletic
James Holzhauer is parlaying his rise to fame and sports gambling knowledge to bring new content to sports media outlet The Athletic. He may be known best as the man who won 32 straight competitions on Jeopardy! in 2019, but Holzhauer was a dedicated sports gambler before making it to the show. According to an […]
Sports
March 29, 2021
Media Outlet “The Athletic” Setting Operations in Australia
Australia may soon welcome a new qualified sports media outlet, with The Athletic already having set-up operations in the country in mid-January 2021. The Athletic May Look to Expand in Australia The Athletic is potentially looking to scale operations in Australia, bringing quality sports journalism to one of the most vibrant betting and sports markets out […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
The Athletic Adds BetMGM as Official Betting Partner
BetMGM has teamed up with The Athletic, becoming the publication’s exclusive sports betting partner. The Athletic Welcomes BetMGM as Sports Betting Partner US-focused subscription media The Athletic has revealed Roar Digital’s BetMGM Sportsbook as the company’s first sports betting partner in the United States. As a result, The Athletic is launching a dedicated content vertically, […]