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The Athletic: All Sports News

The Athletic: All Sports News

Android Sports The New York Times Company
4.5 Popularity

Addictive sports news app with expert analysis

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Updated
October 7, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 10++
Package Name
com.theathletic

So here's my take on The Athletic: All Sports News. I've tested a bunch of sports news apps and this one's pretty solid. The depth of coverage is impressive - you get access to expert analysis, long-form features, and real-time updates on all the major leagues. The podcast selection is also a nice bonus. On the downside, the app can feel a bit overwhelming at first with all the different sections and the ads get old after a while. But if you want a one-stop-shop for in-depth sports content, this is a pretty good option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Exclusive access to expert analysis and insights
  • Wide range of sports coverage beyond just the big leagues

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • Navigation and UI can be a bit confusing at first
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Been using The Athletic: All Sports News for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that lets you follow all the latest news, scores, and insights across different sports leagues. Pretty solid if you’re into that kind of thing.

Here’s what you can do – you can read in-depth articles on your favorite teams and athletes, get real-time updates on games, and listen to exclusive podcasts. And there’s also a ton of stats and analysis from the app’s team of over 400 sports journalists. Took me a while to figure out all the different features, but it’s a pretty comprehensive sports app.

Look, if you’re a big sports fan, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – there are a ton of ads and some of the UI can be a bit clunky – but overall it does the job of keeping you up to date on all the latest sports news and stories. Worth checking out if that’s your thing.

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