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The Long Game

by Molly Knight

Journalist and author Molly Knight delivers deep dives, playful commentary, and community chats on MLB news, baseball culture, and the sport's quirks.

Purple Insider | Matthew Coller | Substack

by Matthew Coller

Matthew Coller's Purple Insider offers daily, credentialed coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, with creative analysis, team news, and fan-focused insights.

🏀 5x5 | Royce Webb | Substack

by Royce Webb

Royce Webb, former ESPN NBA editor, offers a unique perspective on basketball, blending data analytics with insights from decades covering the game.

Go Long | Tyler Dunne | Substack

by Tyler Dunne

Tyler Dunne's Go Long provides fearless, in-depth longform NFL journalism, exposing the sport's unvarnished reality from player struggles to team dysfunction.

Bounces | Ben Rothenberg | Substack

by Ben Rothenberg

Ben Rothenberg (NYT, Slate) provides in-depth reporting and insights on the never-dull world of professional tennis, featuring exclusive interviews and investigations.

Christopher Clarey's Tennis & Beyond | Substack

by Christopher Clarey

Christopher Clarey, former NYT global sports correspondent and Federer/Nadal biographer, shares unique insights on tennis and beyond.

PALLA AVVELENATA di Paolo Ziliani

by Paolo Ziliani

PALLA AVVELENATA by Paolo Ziliani delivers unique, critical insights into football, offering a perspective on the sport found nowhere else.

Lance's Pitcher Notes

by Lance Brozdowski

Lance Brozdowski provides data-driven analysis on MLB pitchers, examining daily changes in velocity, shapes, and location to hypothesize success or failure.

Shap Shots | Sean Shapiro | Substack

by Sean Shapiro

Sean Shapiro delivers exclusive, weird, and interesting hockey coverage, delving into the business of the sport, player personalities, and unique NHL stories.

António Tadeia | Substack

by António Tadeia

António Tadeia, um jornalista português de futebol, oferece análise diária, a enciclopédia histórica F80, e comentários independentes sobre futebol nacional e internacional.

RunUltra's Substack

by RunUltra

RunUltra delivers unique ultra running stories from talented journalists, inspiring adventures. It fosters a strong community, sharing exclusive content for enthusiasts.

Oliver Bateman Does the Work

by Oliver Bateman Does the Work

Oliver Bateman, the 'King of Content,' offers interviews, solo lectures on legal/cultural history, fitness, and literary fiction, plus vlogs and revised works.

Good Areas

by Jarrod Kimber

Jarrod Kimber's Good Areas offers an analytical and narrative deep dive into global cricket, exploring trends, issues, and bizarre stories from around the world.

the Daily Briefing | Substack

by Rocket Sports Internet

The Daily Briefing delivers an exclusive email summary of all essential football transfer market news, seven mornings a week. It keeps passionate fans updated on every deal.

On Montlake | Christian Caple | Substack

by Christian Caple

Christian Caple, a veteran sports journalist, delivers sourced, insightful reporting on the University of Washington football program.

The MMA Draw Newsletter | Nate Wilcox | Substack

by Nate Wilcox

Nate Wilcox's MMA Draw Newsletter delivers content on mixed martial arts, operating independently and without connection to Bloodyelbow.com.

Knicks Film School | Jonathan Macri | Substack

by Jonathan Macri

Jonathan Macri's Knicks Film School delivers daily news, analysis, and film breakdowns for Knicks fans, leveraging a unique legal and journalistic perspective. Five times a week.

Grace on Football | Grace Robertson | Substack

by Grace Robertson

Grace Robertson's newsletter dissects football through stats and tactics, offering fun, insightful analysis primarily focused on the Premier League.

The Stein Line | Marc Stein | Substack

by Marc Stein

Veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein provides independent, in-depth coverage, news, and analysis from his three decades covering the league.

Buzzer by Eamonn Brennan | Substack

by Eamonn Brennan

Award-winning sportswriter Eamonn Brennan offers astute, silly, and shrewd independent college basketball coverage year-round, exploring its unique culture.

ARMCHAIR ANALYST: TACTICS FREE ZONE

by Matthew Doyle

Matthew Doyle's 'Armchair Analyst: Tactics Free Zone' delivers conceptual analysis and broader perspectives, steering clear of actionable how-to strategies.

Wide Left | Arif Hasan | Substack

by Arif Hasan

Arif Hasan's Wide Left delivers high-quality analysis of NFL, college football, and the politics of the game, combining data, film study, and unique commentary.

Marchand Sports Media | Substack

by Marchand Sports Media

Andrew Marchand's Marchand Sports Media delivers two weekly podcasts: industry insights with Jon Meterparel, and interviews with sports media power players.

Nutmeg FC | Substack

by Nutmeg

Nutmeg FC delivers brilliant, unique football writing from Scotland, featuring top journalists like Daniel Gray, Stephen McGowan, and Nick Harris, alongside guest writers, covering match reports, investigations, data analysis, and more.

SempreMilan

SempreMilan provides independent news, features, and match content for AC Milan fans in English. Founded by supporters, it's the leading global source.

Bill and Doug on Ohio State football | Bill Landis | Substack

by Bill Landis

Veteran sportswriters Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises provide over 30 years of combined insight, analysis, and podcasts on Ohio State football.

The 11.01 Cappuccino

by The Cycling Podcast

The 11.01 Cappuccino delivers updates from The Cycling Podcast, covering professional cycling, Grand Tours, women's racing, tech, and bikepacking.

The I-5 Corridor | Tyson Alger | Substack

by Tyson Alger

Oregonian/Athletic alum Tyson Alger dives into Ducks football, Pac-12 sports, and other major teams along Oregon's I-5 Corridor.

The Scottish Football Kick-Off

by Michael Bochel (The Kick-Off)

Michael Bochel curates The Scottish Football Kick-Off, a free daily email delivering no-sensationalism news, fixtures, and results across all levels of Scottish football.

FishSportsCowboys | Mike Fisher | Substack

by Mike Fisher

Emmy-winning journalist Mike Fisher brings 35+ years of insider Dallas Cowboys and NFL coverage, with sharp reporting directly from The Star.

The Tomkins Times - Main Hub | Paul Tomkins | Substack

by Paul Tomkins

Paul Tomkins delivers independent, data-driven analysis and personal insights on Liverpool FC. Drawing on 25+ years, he offers critical, integrity-driven assessments.

Borracha Laranja | Ricardo Brito Reis | Substack

by Ricardo Brito Reis

Ricardo Brito Reis's Borracha Laranja passionately covers Portuguese, NBA (Neemias Queta), WNBA, NCAA, and European basketball with unique multimedia content.

Charlie's Chalkboard | Charlie Goldsmith | Substack

by Charlie Goldsmith

Charlie Goldsmith delivers daily in-depth coverage of Cincinnati's Reds and Bengals, with breaking news, analysis, and exclusive insights from his traveling beat reporting.

Cricket Et Al | Substack

by Cricket et al

Gideon, Sam Perry, and Errol Parker offer independent cricket analysis and 'other interests' – no hot takes or betting ads.

LE GROVE

by Pedro

Pedro's LE GROVE provides independent, ad-free analysis of Arsenal football. Subscribers get 200+ blogs, THE AOP, and a 17-year archive.

Sciuscià | La newsletter di Cronache | Cronache di spogliatoio | Substack

by Cronache di spogliatoio

Emanuele Corazzi, Director of Cronache di spogliatoio, offers original, 'sciuscià'-style analysis and insights into the football world.

The Finder With Tom Haberstroh | Substack

by Tom Haberstroh

Former ESPN/NBC Sports analyst Tom Haberstroh provides data-driven NBA insights and deep-dives, blending analytics with insider sources. Offers exclusive research.

The Celtic Underground Substack | Substack

by The Celtic Underground

The Celtic Underground offers the world's longest-running football fan podcast, covering Celtic FC with passion and unique insights since 2006.

Friar Basketball | Kevin Farrahar | Substack

by Kevin Farrahar

Kevin Farrahar's Friar Basketball offers weekly in-depth features, videos, & podcasts on Providence & Big East hoops, recruiting, and college basketball.

David Lynch - Liverpool FC | Substack

by David Lynch

Veteran journalist David Lynch offers in-depth reporting and unique insights on Liverpool FC, covering matches, transfers, tactics, and behind-the-scenes club developments.

HLTCO’s Newsletter

by HLTCO

HLTCO’s Newsletter, by HLTCO, is a sports publication. It offers content related to the broad Sports category.

Anfield Index

Anfield Index: Your source for Liverpool FC podcasts & analysis. Get updates on LFC transfers, player performance, and club developments.

SGV/Whittier Prep Sports Zone

by James Escarcega

Dedicated high school sports coverage for the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier area by James Escarcega.

The Auburn Observer | Justin Ferguson | Substack

by Justin Ferguson

Justin Ferguson's The Auburn Observer provides in-depth analysis and unique stories of Auburn football and men’s basketball through weekly newsletters and podcasts.

PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT | Substack

by Pablo Torre

Pablo Torre, an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, hosts "Pablo Torre Finds Out," unearthing compelling stories and hidden truths in sports and culture.

TrueHoop | Henry Abbott | Substack

by Henry Abbott

Henry Abbott's TrueHoop provides fearless, independent NBA journalism, uncovering corruption and offering unique insights beyond mainstream sports media's transaction focus.

Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter | GH | Substack

by GH

Graham Hunter provides direct, unfiltered reporting from La Liga and Spanish football, drawing on his acclaimed books, podcast, and two decades of insight.

THE BATFLIP | Andrew Stoeten | Substack

by Andrew Stoeten

Veteran baseball writer Andrew Stoeten's The Batflip is a blog-style newsletter packed with passionate commentary and analysis on the Toronto Blue Jays.

Daniel Benson's Cycling Substack | Substack

by Daniel Benson

Veteran cycling journalist Daniel Benson delivers exclusive interviews, breaking transfer news, and deep analysis of pro cycling, spiced with personal anecdotes.

EvanMiya CBB Analytics

Advanced college basketball analytics for coaches, journalists, and fans. Get data-driven insights into CBB.