Won't be renewing
Won't be renewing I bought it to read sports not to be lectured about lack of diversity in NFL and BLM news Get woke Go broke
By RJ
Monday, November 9, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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Won't be renewing I bought it to read sports not to be lectured about lack of diversity in NFL and BLM news Get woke Go broke
By RJ
Took money for yearly sub even though I had cancelled! Awaiting response and will be taking it up with bank should they not give a full refund. Theft, plain and simple. Avoid at all costs
By Lewis R.
The Athletic renewed my subscription with out any notice and refuses to issue a credit. Criminal....
By John P.
Mentioned a 30 day free trial.. I signed up, turns out it was 7, have just been charged for a full years membership. For content that is available all over the internet.
By Stephen M.
Exactly the same. Awful awful company- should not be allowed to happen.
By Sian E.
Awful, Will bill you for a full year without warning.
By Andrew H.
Zero stars! Same issue. Billed for a full year without warning after the free trial. No refund upon cancellation. What a joke!
By Chamil P.
Signed up for the annual subscription discounted priced of $35. They charged me $60. Because I paid through Apple, they would not make any efforts to refund me the difference. The customer service has been extremely rude and won’t even take the time to accurately read my email. I’m shocked to be honest. The worst customer service I’ve experienced in a long time. They literally ripped me off for 40% extra and will do nothing about it.
By Jason K.