TOP 25 SPORTS NEWSLETTERS ON SUBSTACK
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A full list of the top 25 sports newsletters and podcasts on Substack. Includes both newsletters written by current and former athletes, along with news, analysis and commentary from the top sportswriters in the world about professional, college and international sports.
The Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano is an independent sports news publication covering college and professional sports, family, life, humor, and enterprise. Subscribe and you'll get exclusive, sourced, commentary and reporting that you can't get anywhere else.
Canzano is a 17-time Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) award winner. He's won APSE awards in four different writing categories (column, investigative reporting, enterprise and projects).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares thoughts about sports, politics, and popular culture
and how they define America.
Split Zone Duo is an independent college football podcast that will inform and entertain you while talking about the entire sport.
NFL longform journalism worth your time. We aim to take you places others will not.
House of Dysfunction, Part I: The Curious Case of Caleb Williams
Our series on the Chicago Bears begins with a look at the quarterback. His coaches from 2024 open up on a season from hell. ("There’s no substitute for the work. That’s something he needs to learn.")
The CJ Stroud Question: How far can he lead the Houston Texans?
"Immensely talented. A high-character guy. Great leader." Christian Kirk and others have their quarterback's back. Go Long learned more about Stroud on our trip to Houston.
The business and money behind sports.
Inside The Rise and Fall of Topgolf (And Why Callaway Is Walking Away)
Callaway thought Topgolf would transform its business. Instead, rising costs, shrinking returns, and failed synergies turned a bold bet into one of golf’s biggest strategic misfires.
The Kansas City Chiefs Have Landed The Most Lopsided Stadium Deal In NFL History
I wasn’t planning on writing today, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ new stadium deal is too big to pass up.
Sports, Business, Politics, Culture
Insider coverage of the NBA since 1994
Luka Dončić traded ... one week later
We have compiled a full week's worth of fresh reporting on a trade that much of the NBA is still struggling to process
The Jake Fischer Latest: All the good stuff I heard at the G League Showcase in Orlando
LOTS to get into as usual after executives from 30 teams huddled in one place
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Cricket Et Al, short for alia: that is, cricket and others - other abiding interests, other temporary enthusiasms, and other contributors. We're making this up as we go, but we hope to provide you with coverage of the game that's as unique as it is timely. We love a Test tour and we're a little too interested in the stuff underneath, to one side, in the water, and even that has no bearing on cricket at all.
MatchQuarters aims to break down the complex ideas within American football into understandable, repeatable, and coachable concepts without oversimplification. The site is a defensive think tank focused on emerging trends and best practices found within the game. With privileged access to information, MatchQuarters creatively showcases the game through visually striking graphics, concise and detailed videos, and exceptional written analyses.
Georgia's Defensive Philosophy
I take a look at how the Georgia defense works with examples from their National Championship and explain why it is an innovative force in college football.
Week 16 Reactions: The Post-Spread Era (Rams/Seahawks), Michigan Rumors, & CFP Recap
Analyzing the "Post-Spread Era" of NFL Defenses, Michigan's Coaching Search, & The CFP First Round.
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Mostly Dallas Cowboys coverage, but plenty more from the DFW sports landscape.
Your home for Detroit Lions news, information and analysis, produced by veteran beat reporter Justin Rogers.
Behind scenes, Lions rookie Manu finding himself: 'He's using that big-ass frame of his and he's using it right'
During the 2024 season, 80 players saw the field for the Detroit Lions. Rookie offensive tackle Giovanni Manu wasn't among them. Still, the big, raw and athletic lineman has been impressing coaches and teammates with his development.
Hidden Figures: Jett Modkins, son of former Lions and current Vikings assistant, knocking on door of coordinating opportunity
This is the fifth installment in an ongoing series that explores the background, responsibilities, and aspirations of the Detroit Lions’ lower-level assistant coaches.
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A Dallas based podcast covering sports (Dallas Cowboys, NFL, College Football, Dallas Mavericks), news, and entertainment.
Ohio State football coverage from Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises.
Ryan Day, college football's new statesman, flipped the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry 'with humility'
Day could've turned a win over Michigan into a wrestling promo. He chose a different path.
Miami's defense, kicker vs. punter, transfer strategy, best Ohio State Christmas presents and more
Doug and Bill answer football questions, share best OSU present stories and run through Whatcha
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Identifying signal and noise for fantasy football
In-depth coverage of the Washington Huskies football team with insider access and thoughtful, experienced perspective.
The Newberg Report is in its 27th year of Texas Rangers baseball coverage, and its first at Substack. Jamey has grown a loyal readership through his independent writing, as well as his work the last several years for The Athletic and D Magazine, with his combination of insight, analysis, feel, and the passion of a lifelong fan. Whether you are most interested in future, present, or past when it comes to Rangers baseball, The Newberg Report has you covered.
Analysing the business of football, looking at the strategies and finances of football clubs from the major European leagues. Numbers, graphs and words!
A year-round newsletter from one of golf’s last independent voices devoted to all things Grand Slam and the best Cup events.
Are You Really Surprised The PGA Tour Sold Out To Saudi Arabia?
At least we have the majors! And plenty of comedy to come when strange bedfellows make it up as they go.
Major(s) News & Notes December 18, 2025
Gerard makes long trip in Masters quest, McIlroy says rollback will be negligible, Hoylake bomb, the Road gets repaved, plus This, That, and Reads.
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This Substack will bring together race analysis, transfer news exclusives, features, interviews and more from men's and women's professional cycling
Dispatches: My race against time to get a contract for 2026 ⌛️
No agent, no problem. Tom Portsmouth shares his experiences after struggling to find a ride for next season
Cycling Transfers: What does losing Oscar Onley mean for Picnic PostNL?
The Dutch team received a financial offer they couldn't refuse, and have shown how a transfer system can help teams punch above their weight
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South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition is the number one place to consume news and interviews on the Addicks. It is brought to you by Richard Cawley, a journalist who has been on the SE7 beat for nearly two decades. That allows for unique insight and access to exclusive interviews and stories.
So many reasons for Nathan Jones to keep building at Charlton Athletic
Timing of Cardiff City interest may aide manager's summer plans
Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones on Matty Godden training status, clears up loan striker Gassan Ahadme's Stevenage squad absence and why time was right to hand successive starts to Karoy Anderson
Welshman also discusses Rob Apter's performance against Oxford United and handing first Championship minutes to Keenan Gough
Football lover | R&D+Betting @PFF | Football is great, making money is good, making money from football is the Highest Good | Leveraging Tails
Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State football since 2010 for various newspapers and websites. She offers in-depth analysis, features and expertise on the team as well as Penn State athletics as a whole.
Ahoy! Small Craft Advisor has been the best source of articles and information about sailing and small boat adventure. Since 2000 we have been featuring detailed small-boat reviews, interviews with designers and adventurers, technical and how-to features, and so much more. Come be part of our community!
We Are Terriers is the home of quality Huddersfield Town content, brought to you by former Huddersfield Examiner writer Steven Chicken and Opta analyst David Hartrick.
Huddersfield Town announce retained list for summer 2025
Eleven players with first team experience are set to depart the club with Neo Eccleston the only player in discussions over a new deal
Huddersfield Town digest: Injury latest as two return to squad training
Lee Grant will lead his side into four League One games in just nine days, starting with a visit from Port Vale on Boxing Day
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Deep dives into the stats, strategies and stories of Auburn basketball and football
The Observer is going to the Final Four, and it's all thanks to you.
Before we head to San Antonio for what should be a memorable week, here's a message to all of our subscribers.
Can Alex Golesh (and Joel Gordon) give Auburn a QB upgrade?
More than half of the QBs under Auburn's new HC and OC have had EPA/dropback stats better than anything the Tigers have had in a long time.
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