The Athletic - Ownership and Business Overview

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The Athletic Ownership

Who owns The Athletic?

The Athletic is owned by The New York Times. It was acquired on January 6, 2022.

The Athletic Business Overview

Where is The Athletic headquartered?

The Athletic is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

What sector is The Athletic in?

The Athletic is a media company.

When was The Athletic founded?

The Athletic was founded in 2016.

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The Athletic

The Athletic Media Co.

San Francisco, California
United States,
www.theathletic.com

The Athletic is a global digital subscription-based sports publisher. The Athletic’s more than 450 full-time writers, editors and producers break exclusives, cover the biggest moments, and produce an analysis of more than 200 clubs and teams around the globe. The Athletic was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.


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