The Athletic News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest The Athletic news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 4 active The Athletic stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
NBA designates Kalshi and Polymarket as preferred prediction market partners
LegalLeBron's $15M Polymarket deal draws NBA scrutiny over pay-parity and salary-cap questions
LegalNew York Times union sinks Kalshi partnership with The Athletic
DealsKalshi nears sponsorship deal with The Athletic ahead of NFL season
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Athletic partnering with Kalshi?
Kalshi and The Athletic are in advanced talks over a sponsorship deal ahead of the NFL season; a New York Times union letter on September 2, 2026 demanded the company abandon the talks.
Who owns The Athletic?
The New York Times Company acquired The Athletic in 2022.
Does The Athletic cover prediction markets?
Yes; The Athletic has published multiple stories on Kalshi, including its sports contracts, NCAA concerns, and player investments.
Where can I read The Athletic?
Content is available at nytimes.com/athletic, with standalone or bundled NYT subscriptions.
What sports does The Athletic cover?
It provides in-depth coverage of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, college sports and more across dozens of markets.