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Mike Piellucci
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Sports Editor, D Magazine
Sports Editor, @DMagazine | Alum: The Athletic, FOS, VICE | Best Sports Writing '22 | CRMA Winner | Holler: mike.piellucci@dmagazine.com
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Jeff Gluck
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Racing Writer, The Athletic
I write about motorsports for @TheAthletic.
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Stephanie Yang
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Women's Soccer Staff Writer, The Athletic
The once and future blue boot thrace.bsky.social Yes I’m on threads too @thrace_
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Dan Kaplan
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Author, Inside Lacrosse
Director of @ILPreps. @Inside_lacrosse scoreboard hound. #d3lax enthusiast. Spartan bred: Serve | Work | Humble
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Vincent Bonsignore
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Reporter, Vegas Nation, Las Vegas Review-Journal
@VegasNation reporter at @reviewjournal covering the @raiders. Host of In the Huddle on Raider Nation Radio (@RNR920AM) NFL Insider for LA's AM 570 Sports
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Thomas Neumann
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Sports Editor, Athlon Sports
@AthlonSports editor, music snob, Detroit Tigers enthusiast, Aztec for life. Alum of @espn, @sdut, @sdsu. RT ≠ endorsement.
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Matthew Futterman
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Tennis Writer, The Athletic
Sports journalist, occasional marathoner, skeptic
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Mitch Sherman
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Nebraska Reporter, The Athletic
Covering Nebraska for @TheAthletic | Baseball coach | @LockedOnNeb | @F3Omaha: Clark Kent | #RaisedRoyal | msherman@theathletic.com
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Ralph Russo
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National College Football Writer, The Athletic
Senior College Sports Writer for The Athletic. Formerly AP. I like to tweet about the Mets, but college football is my thing. Reach me: rrusso@theathletic.com
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Chris Biderman
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Senior Sports Reporter, The Sacramento Bee
Senior reporter for the Sacramento Bee. Candlestick Chronicles podcast @CandleChron talking 49ers. 🏌️♂️hack. Ohio State grad. 707 raised.
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Brendan Marks
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Duke and UNC Beat Writer, The Athletic
College basketball @TheAthletic. 2023 NC Sportswriter of the Year. Airplane-jumper-outer. Reigning fantasy football loser. Hate mail to bmarks@theathletic.com
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How do I find journalists featured in The Athletic?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Athletic. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Athletic?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter The Athletic journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Athletic working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Athletic?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of The Athletic journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Athletic into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Athletic updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting The Athletic journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Athletic journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Athletic-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
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