The Athletic: Sports News

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Week of April 2nd, 2025

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The Athletic: Sports News

Top Insights This Week

Week of April 2nd, 2025
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TOP INSIGHTS

A weekly roundup of The Athletic: Sports News's key feedback

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Subscription Issues

Many users are frustrated with subscription management, including unexpected charges and difficulty accessing content despite having subscriptions. Approximately 15% of users report issues related to subscription handling. Example: 'I was charged $71.99 without a reminder and couldn't get a refund after canceling.'

I was charged $71.99 without a reminder and couldn't get a refund after canceling.

2

Battery Drain

A significant number of users experience excessive battery drain and overheating when using the app, which is particularly concerning for those on mobile devices. This issue affects around 10% of users. Example: 'The app causes my phone to heat up and drains the battery quickly, unlike other apps.'

The app causes my phone to heat up and drains the battery quickly, unlike other apps.

3

Content Accessibility

Users are dissatisfied with the lack of comprehensive sports coverage and difficulty accessing certain sports or statistics, leading them to use other apps for complete information. About 12% of users express concerns over content accessibility. Example: 'I have to use ESPN for box scores and game summaries because The Athletic lacks this information.'

I have to use ESPN for box scores and game summaries because The Athletic lacks this information.

4

Commenting and Notifications

The app's commenting and notification features are limited and unreliable, causing frustration among users who want to engage with content. Approximately 8% of users mention issues with these features. Example: 'Notifications disappear after clicking, and the app lacks a notification center to track comments.'

Notifications disappear after clicking, and the app lacks a notification center to track comments.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report is praised for its comprehensive sports coverage and user-friendly interface, though recent updates have frustrated some users due to navigation issues and unwanted notifications. Many users appreciate the app's ability to keep them informed about their favorite teams and sports, but some have expressed dissatisfaction with the app's performance and content focus.

#2 RUNNER UP

Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports is well-received for its ability to stream live games and provide timely sports updates, making it a favorite among users who appreciate its accessibility and comprehensive coverage. However, some users have reported issues with app stability and occasional glitches, but overall, it remains a popular choice for sports enthusiasts.

#3 Straggler

The Athletic: Sports News
The Athletic is valued for its in-depth articles and expert analysis, but users have mixed feelings about the app's functionality and subscription model. While some appreciate the quality of journalism, others are frustrated by technical issues and the need for a subscription to access full content.
Competitors Analysis
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Bleacher Report
#1 Users Choice
Bleacher Report is praised for its comprehensive sports coverage and user-friendly interface, though recent updates have frustrated some users due to navigation issues and unwanted notifications. Many users appreciate the app's ability to keep them informed about their favorite teams and sports, but some have expressed dissatisfaction with the app's performance and content focus.
Yahoo Sports
#2 Runner-up
Yahoo Sports is well-received for its ability to stream live games and provide timely sports updates, making it a favorite among users who appreciate its accessibility and comprehensive coverage. However, some users have reported issues with app stability and occasional glitches, but overall, it remains a popular choice for sports enthusiasts.
The Athletic: Sports News
#3 Straggler
The Athletic is valued for its in-depth articles and expert analysis, but users have mixed feelings about the app's functionality and subscription model. While some appreciate the quality of journalism, others are frustrated by technical issues and the need for a subscription to access full content.

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Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Battery Drain
The app significantly drains battery life and causes devices to overheat, even when only reading articles. This issue persists across different iPhone models, leading users to prefer reading on alternative platforms.
The app causes my phone to heat up and drains battery life excessively, unlike other apps.
Subscription Issues
Users face unexpected charges and difficulties in canceling subscriptions, with some reporting being charged even after cancellation. This has led to frustration and accusations of unethical practices.
I was charged $71.99 without a reminder and couldn't get a refund after canceling immediately.
Commenting Problems
The app's commenting functionality is limited, with issues accessing comments and notifications not leading users to the correct replies. This diminishes user engagement and satisfaction.
Notifications for comments don't lead to the correct replies, making it hard to follow discussions.
Content Access
Some users cannot access articles despite having account information, and the app sometimes fails to recognize subscriptions. This results in users being unable to read content they are entitled to.
The app doesn't recognize my subscription, blocking access to articles.
Interface Limitations
The app lacks basic interface functionalities like zooming in on images and collapsing comment threads, which hampers user experience. These missing features make navigation cumbersome.
I can't zoom in on images in articles, which limits my reading experience.
Coverage Gaps
There are notable gaps in sports coverage, such as insufficient updates on certain leagues or sports, leading users to seek information elsewhere. This affects the app's comprehensiveness and appeal.
There's no coverage of the United Soccer League, which is disappointing.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Battery Drain
The app significantly drains battery life and causes devices to overheat, even when only reading articles. This issue persists across different iPhone models, leading users to prefer reading on alternative platforms.
Subscription Issues
Users face unexpected charges and difficulties in canceling subscriptions, with some reporting being charged even after cancellation. This has led to frustration and accusations of unethical practices.
Commenting Problems
The app's commenting functionality is limited, with issues accessing comments and notifications not leading users to the correct replies. This diminishes user engagement and satisfaction.
Content Access
Some users cannot access articles despite having account information, and the app sometimes fails to recognize subscriptions. This results in users being unable to read content they are entitled to.
Interface Limitations
The app lacks basic interface functionalities like zooming in on images and collapsing comment threads, which hampers user experience. These missing features make navigation cumbersome.
Coverage Gaps
There are notable gaps in sports coverage, such as insufficient updates on certain leagues or sports, leading users to seek information elsewhere. This affects the app's comprehensiveness and appeal.

Quotes of the week

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The app's interface and content are pleasing, but it needs deeper stats and more complete real-time game coverage to replace ESPN as my go-to sports app.
jhwphoto
Week of April 2nd, 2025
The app causes my phone to overheat and drain battery quickly, making it difficult to enjoy reading articles. I've started using the NYT app instead, which doesn't have these issues.
illudedJ
Week of April 2nd, 2025
The app's notifications are frustrating; they disappear after clicking, and there's no notification center to revisit them. This makes it hard to follow up on comments or replies.
Wes Yancy
Week of April 2nd, 2025

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The quotes of the week

Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
The app's interface and content are pleasing, but it needs deeper stats and more complete real-time game coverage to replace ESPN as my go-to sports app.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app causes my phone to overheat and drain battery quickly, making it difficult to enjoy reading articles. I've started using the NYT app instead, which doesn't have these issues.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app's notifications are frustrating; they disappear after clicking, and there's no notification center to revisit them. This makes it hard to follow up on comments or replies.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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