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Sam Vecenie leaves The Athletic to focus on podcast projects

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 8:06 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Sam Vecenie leaves The Athletic to focus on podcast projects
Summary

Sam Vecenie has announced his departure from The Athletic, citing burnout from writing as a primary reason. He plans to partner with Barstool to concentrate on his podcast, which he notes is his own intellectual property. Vecenie aims to improve and dedicate more time to this venture. His transition marks a significant shift in his career as he moves away from traditional sports writing.

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  • •Sam Vecenie leaves The Athletic for a new opportunity.
  • •He cites burnout from writing in his decision.
  • •Plans to enhance his podcast with Barstool.
  • •Focus will shift from writing to multimedia content.
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