Apple today announced a new partnership with The Athletic sports publication, which will include its coverage and content as part of the Apple News+ subscription effective today.
The Athletic delivers top-tier team-focused reporting and covers the most significant and captivating sports narratives across major leagues around the world daily. In addition, Apple also says that Wirecutter is set to become accessible at no cost to all Apple News users starting early next year.
Like so many lifelong sports fans, I am a devoted reader of The Athletic and their fantastic sports reporting and local coverage. We’re so proud to now bring sports fans The Athletic in Apple News+ — which millions of News+ subscribers are going to love.
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Senior Vice President of Services Eddy CueEddy Cue was born in 1964, in Miami, Florida. He is Apple's Senior Vice President of Services and one of the company's most senior SVPs since assuming his current position in 2011. Cue earned bachelor's degrees in computer science and economics from Duke University. In addition to his role at Apple, Cue serves as a member of Ferrari's board of...
The company says that Apple News+ subscribers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia now have the option to follow The Athletic within the News app for easy access to comprehensive sports coverage.
Within the Sports tab of Apple News, users have the convenience of tracking their beloved teams and leagues. They can receive content from numerous leading publishers, access scores, schedules, and standings for major professional and college leagues, and view highlights seamlessly.
Employing over 450 full-time writers, editors, and producers, The Athletic provides comprehensive coverage of numerous professional and collegiate teams across global major sports leagues. This includes the English Premier League, NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLS, PGA, National Women’s Soccer League, NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, NCAA men’s college basketball, NCAA women’s college basketball, LaLiga, UEFA Champions League, and more.
