Sergio Gonzalez

Editorial Director for @TheAthletic. Florida Atlantic University alum. Hincha y socio de Peñarol.

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

Thanks to everyone who reached out to say so many kind things after my shift into a new role for @TheAthletic was announced this week. The kindness has been overwhelming. Blessed to work with so many talented people. Look forward to working with even more. https://t.co/xAATlLKJy1

[Dan Shanoff @danshanoff]

Nearly 100 editions into the newsletter, today’s is one of my favorites ever.

“Sham FC” explained, two awesome gifs/videos, five recommended reads, an update on my One Piece journey and how you can find me at @NewRyanField on Friday night.

Fun one today, and free to read ⬇️

[Candace Buckner @CandaceDBuckner]

The Washington Mystics can be called a lot of things — young, fun, carefree, talented, ahead of schedule.

But I can’t for the life of me call them by their chosen nickname.

https://t.co/wWvYriNbtr

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

Always read @JonKrawczynski. This is excellent.

[Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski]

“I was just never going to change who I was, even when the world was asking me to change who I was, to be a character in their story.”

A candid Karl-Anthony Towns goes deep with @TheAthletic on turmoil, tragedy and triumph

Free to read:

https://t.co/rm7A3s3zpx

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

@TheDhaniJoseph @njdotcom @HSSportsNJ Congratulations, Dhani! Keep doing great things!

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

Man, @FAUMBB is looking GOOD this year.

[Miami HEAT @MiamiHEAT]

Giannis ➡️ Bam 😈

[Harman Dayal @harmandayal2]

A little personal news to start the season: I’ve been promoted to national writer for @TheAthleticNHL.

I’m very grateful for the opportunity. I’ll still be keeping a close eye on the Canucks, but I’m excited to keep expanding my league-wide coverage

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

Always read @CandaceDBuckner. Another really thoughtful column worth your time.

Free with this link 👇

https://t.co/cwPZvJ8o0c

[Katie Strang @KatieJStrang]

ASU hockey players ask school to place Greg Powers and coaching staff on leave

“We should not have to choose between telling the truth about August 20 and keeping what we have worked our whole lives for”

[Ian O'Connor @Ian_OConnor]

You don't give away a season in the NFL...so John Harbaugh and the Giants made a smart gamble on J.J. McCarthy

https://t.co/iXsT4atpmm

[Ken LaVicka @KLVsays]

FAU's Caden Veltkamp in @TheAthletic's Top 10 G6 QB's through first quarter of the year. #FAU🦉 https://t.co/ITjxikl6wB

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

The NBA is back! And @TheAthleticNBA is all over 28 Media Days around the league today. Follow everything you need to know, for free with this link.

https://t.co/gbucLFHQDb

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

@AnnieCostabile I see what you did there…

[Sergio Gonzalez @xSergioGonzalez]

I, for one, can’t wait for this fad of stadium lights being turned off after scores to go away forever.

[Jonathan Jones @jjones9]

What I'm Hearing is live at @TheAthletic

QB injuries
What's next for Jayden
Who the Giants can acquire
Travis Hunter update
Browns home debut
Why I'm bullish on the Texans

And much more in this free link https://t.co/b9lzNOdw0g

[Mark Lazerus @MarkLazerus]

NEW: How the NHL's players took control of their careers — and their league.

My story on the ultimate power play, and what it all means:
https://t.co/jvj7bJL0dH

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

The 2026 WNBA regular season is officially in the books 🚨

Now, the real fun begins.

With the playoff field set, The Athletic’s experts break down the biggest question facing each team in the first round:
https://t.co/B9uxebA7kn

[Chris Vannini @ChrisVannini]

✍️ It turns out Presidential attendance has impacted the comms of several CFB games.

LSU had a plan in case it happened in the 2019 national title game.

@davidubben and I spoke to coaches and a former secret service agent about why this happens:

https://t.co/xJGxYpj0uY

[Ira Gorawara @IraGorawara]

How hard is it to hire coordinators? How much does hiring shape a coach’s own success?

Dan Lanning is finding out in real time.

I’ve been curious about this for a while. So I dove deep into the work behind truly great hiring — and, in turn, great leadership. Free link below.

[Dana O'Neil @DanaONeilWriter]

Read this.
It's fabulous

[Adam Crafton @AdamCrafton_]

This was written now over two years ago but gives an idea of the type of punishments Premier League executives have been floating in the event Man City were found guilty.

https://t.co/4tSATZbSHs