Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Matt Schneidman and Bill Huber discuss Thursday's news that Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay, what happens next? Also, Round 1 of the NFL Draft happened, and they discussed the Packers selecting CB Eric Stokes from Georgia. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/headofthepack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the rest

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing. This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the rest

We knew it was coming, and now the day has arrived. Drew Brees has officially retired from the NFL. Jeff and Larry react to the news and look back on Brees' career and legacy in New Orleans. The guys also explain what Taysom Hill's $140 Million dollar contact extension means for the franchise.

Robert Mays brings you a quick update on when the Athletic Football Show will be back to regularly-scheduled programming, where you can fill your Carson Wentz trade needs and brings you an exclusive clip of Lindsay Czarniak's new podcast 'The Artist & the Athlete." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, in likely the last game of his Hall of Fame NFL career, threw three interceptions in a 30-20 loss to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers at the Superdome on Sunday night. Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder break down the scene as Brees and Brady talk on the field an hour after the game ended.

The Saints defense led the way to a 21-9 win over the Bears in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs Sunday at the Superdome. And while Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara made headlines for their returns, it was Deonte Harris who might have had the biggest impact for the offense. Up next? Round 3 with Tom Brady and the Bucs.

It's our final episode of Fantasy Football in 15 for the 2020 season. What better way to wrap up the season than by looking ahead to the players who could break out in 2021?With a little assist from The Athletic NFL beat writers, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss six players who could be gifts for fantasy managers next season. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing says the holidays quite like a multi-game NFL slate on a day that isn't Sunday. Week 16 brings that on Saturday, with a tripleheader featuring Buccaneers-Lions, 49ers-Cardinals and Dolphins-Raiders. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down Saturday's DFS slate. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final week of the fantasy football season, but that doesn't mean that it's time to ignore the waiver wire. Even managers who have advanced to their championship game can find something on the wire this week, whether they actually need the help, or they simply want to block their opponents from getting the help they're seeking. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss this week's waiver targets, including Salvon Ahmed, Rashard Higgins and Russell

Fantasy football championship week is here, and with it comes a number of players who likely didn't get you to this point, but could push you over the hump. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss seven such players, including Jalen Hurts, Salvon Ahmed, J.D. McKissic and Marquise Brown. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of the regular season, and that means Saturday NFL games! Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper celebrate by breaking down the Saturday two-game DFS slate on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fantasy football semifinals kick off tonight with the Chargers and Raiders getting together on Thursday Night Football. The Chargers have a couple of injuries worth watching, and both quarterbacks could factor into semifinal matchups. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper talk about those quarterbacks on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. They also consider the backfields in Tampa and San Francisco with the starters potentially out this week. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on

Derek VanRiper and Brandon Funston discuss another likely absence for Christian McCaffrey in Week 15, and concerns about the availability of James Conner and Matthew Stafford this week before discussing a few observations from the early round of their first 2021 fantasy football mock draft. Rundown 0:53 Christian McCaffrey's Week 15 Status 2:18 CMC vs. Dalvin Cook with First Pick in 2021? 4:48 James Conner Battling a Quad Injury 5:44 Is the Steelers' 2021 Lead Back Currently On the Roster? 7:44

Jalen Hurts looked the part in his first career start in Week 14. Mitch Trubisky has had two big games in the three he has been back at the helm for the Bears. Gardner Minshew gets his starting job back in Week 15. All three could have something to say about who wins fantasy championships across the fantasy football world. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss those quarterbacks on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Then, they get into the Week 15 waiver wire with a look at a couple of wide

Anyone who had the foresight to start Cam Akers or Jalen Hurts in Week 14 is likely headed to the fantasy football semifinals. It won't take that same foresight to get them into lineups in Week 15. On this episode of Fantasy Football in 15, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Akers' and Hurts' fantasy value for the remainder of the season. They also get consider chasing Lynn Bowden on the waiver wire and the disaster that is the Bengals' offense without Joe Burrow. Follow Beller on Twitter:

Week 14 and the fantasy football playoffs are underway. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper set up the weekend with one last look at the news on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. The guys discuss the likelihood of Christian McCaffrey missing another game, Josh Jacobs' return, the possibility of Mike Evans and Julio Jones being out because of hamstring injuries, and Jalen Hurts' effect on the rest of the Eagles' skill players. Follow Beller on Twitter: @MBeller Follow DVR on Twitter:

The fantasy football playoffs begin on Thursday when the Patriots and Rams kick off Week 14. Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp are easy plays in that game, but is there anyone else who commands a spot in fantasy football lineups? Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper aren't so sure. The guys discuss Patriots-Rams, what Daniel Jones' likely return means for his fantasy managers, and how far they're willing to trust D'Andre Swift and J.K. Dobbins this week on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow

Doug Pederson made the writing on the wall explicit Tuesday, naming Jalen Hurts the starting quarterback for the Eagles. It may not change the team's fortunes for the rest of the season, but it's a meaningful move in both real-life and fantasy football. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss Hurts' fantasy value, Jeff Wilson's nagging presence for Raheem Mostert, Brandon Aiyuk's emergence and Washington's backfield without Antonio Gibson on this episode of Fantasy Football in 15. Follow Beller on