Richard Deitsch
@richarddeitsch.bsky.social
Father of twins; fan of Toronto, NYC and Buffalo; Writer for The Athletic; host of Sports Media Podcast; part of two countries 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Pinned
I have never enjoyed an MLB team more than this year’s Toronto Blue Jays team. At a time where domestic and world news hammers you down daily, they have provided me and my family with endless optimism and spirit. It doesn’t matter in the big picture but then again, it’s also everything.
Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event today will be shown live on Golf Channel
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event to be shown live on Golf Channel
Coverage will include interviews with Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, who will also serve as Clark's caddie.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Caitlin Clark’s round at LPGA event today will be shown live on Golf Channel
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
I am legit surprised at the difference in first place votes between Vogt and Schneider. Both worthy. Thought it would be much closer.
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I am legit surprised at the difference in first place votes between Vogt and Schneider. Both worthy. Thought it would be much closer.
Really good piece.
In an unlikely coincidence, I wrote an article just in time for the completely unexpected surprise news out of Dallas today.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
After Nico Harrison firing, Mavs must trade Anthony Davis and build around Cooper Flagg
Dallas has a self-inflicted mess it needs to dig itself out of. Luckily, it's already won a draft lottery to kick-start things.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Really good piece.
The @GolfChannel will provide live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s pro-am round at the LPGA Tour’s The ANNIKA in Belleair, Fla. tomorrow.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
November 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The @GolfChannel will provide live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s pro-am round at the LPGA Tour’s The ANNIKA in Belleair, Fla. tomorrow.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
10 a.m. ET on Golf Channel.
That's a nice programming decision.
NEW PODCAST: CNBC's @sherman4949.cnbc.com joins the Sports Media Podcast to discuss the YouTube TV-ESPN/Disney dispute, which side has leverage, and how it might play out.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NEW PODCAST: CNBC's @sherman4949.cnbc.com joins the Sports Media Podcast to discuss the YouTube TV-ESPN/Disney dispute, which side has leverage, and how it might play out.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
I'd encourage any parent — especially those with kids between 10 and 18 — to read this piece. It is really disturbing and all too real:
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'd encourage any parent — especially those with kids between 10 and 18 — to read this piece. It is really disturbing and all too real:
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
From sacking to yakking, JJ Watt brings welcome defensive p.o.v. to NFL game analysis
The move from the field to the studio to the game day TV booth has been seamless for the future Hall of Famer.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
NEW PODCAST: Why did a sports writer decide to write a bio of Tupac Shakur?
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW PODCAST: Why did a sports writer decide to write a bio of Tupac Shakur?
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is the guest.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
From sacking to yakking, JJ Watt brings welcome defensive p.o.v. to NFL game analysis
The move from the field to the studio to the game day TV booth has been seamless for the future Hall of Famer.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
NEW: Most of our NFL game viewing has been through the eyes of former quarterbacks and coaches — and almost always offensive players.
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
JJ Watt represents something different — a game analyst from a defensive perspective. Could we see more of that in the future?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
Sad news just now.
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Sad news just now.
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
Lenny Wilkens, whose impact on the NBA as a player, coach and ambasssador was immense, died today.
In three years as the Raptors coach, he led team to its first playoff series win and was an integral part of the teams history.
Condolences to his family and those who loved him
I tuned into this Lions-Commanders game just to get politics. So you can understand why I am so upset that these broadcasters spent the first half of the game talking football. What a joke.
November 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I tuned into this Lions-Commanders game just to get politics. So you can understand why I am so upset that these broadcasters spent the first half of the game talking football. What a joke.
A massive scandal.
NEWS: Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges tied to allegedly rigging pitches thrown during MLB games, according to a indictment unsealed Sunday.
More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
More details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A massive scandal.
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
Nick Fuentes, a person who once called Adolf Hitler “awesome,” has more than 1 million followers on Elon Musk’s X.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Far-right provocateur Nick Fuentes is triggering a MAGA civil war
Once barred from nearly every social media platform, Fuentes’s resurgence has driven a wedge through the conservative movement.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nick Fuentes, a person who once called Adolf Hitler “awesome,” has more than 1 million followers on Elon Musk’s X.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Now, he finds himself a central figure in an online battle over the future of the American conservative movement.
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
This is the most important story I've had the chance to contribute to since I started writing legal commentaries in 2007. When powerful institutions protect monsters, those monsters roam free to hurt others.
“The allegations, with their confluence of money, exploitation, and vaunted institutions, are youth basketball’s version of the Jeffrey Epstein files.” www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
The Predator in the Church Basement
A millionaire pedophile. A famed high school basketball program. A historic church. Inside the child sex abuse scandal that, decades later, continues.
www.rollingstone.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is the most important story I've had the chance to contribute to since I started writing legal commentaries in 2007. When powerful institutions protect monsters, those monsters roam free to hurt others.
One thing that I think will change as the years go on is Canadians caring about what American sports pundits say about the country.
Take it from an idiot American sports writer who now lives with you:
You have a fucking great country. You don't need external validation.
Take it from an idiot American sports writer who now lives with you:
You have a fucking great country. You don't need external validation.
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
One thing that I think will change as the years go on is Canadians caring about what American sports pundits say about the country.
Take it from an idiot American sports writer who now lives with you:
You have a fucking great country. You don't need external validation.
Take it from an idiot American sports writer who now lives with you:
You have a fucking great country. You don't need external validation.
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
NEW PODCAST: @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social comes on where discuss:
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEW PODCAST: @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social comes on where discuss:
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked group chat shows Phil Mickelson texted his fellow investors in a struggling oil pipeline an... erotic idea.
"Big daddy TRUMP ready to swing his 14 inch c*ck in front of Newsom's face will drive up any stock"
New PTFO 🚨👀 youtu.be/UbmBZR5aoRY?...
"Big daddy TRUMP ready to swing his 14 inch c*ck in front of Newsom's face will drive up any stock"
New PTFO 🚨👀 youtu.be/UbmBZR5aoRY?...
Phil Mickelson, Trump and the "Big Daddy" Group-Chat Leak | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Leaked group chat shows Phil Mickelson texted his fellow investors in a struggling oil pipeline an... erotic idea.
"Big daddy TRUMP ready to swing his 14 inch c*ck in front of Newsom's face will drive up any stock"
New PTFO 🚨👀 youtu.be/UbmBZR5aoRY?...
"Big daddy TRUMP ready to swing his 14 inch c*ck in front of Newsom's face will drive up any stock"
New PTFO 🚨👀 youtu.be/UbmBZR5aoRY?...
NEW PODCAST: @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social comes on where discuss:
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEW PODCAST: @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social comes on where discuss:
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
• MLB's massive World Series viewership
• Will MLB be hot in 2026
• Can the Colts, Broncos, and Patriots draw nationally?
• Drew Brees
• Kenny Smith calling NBA games for ESPN
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
NEW COLUMN: Pessimism in standoff as ESPN, YouTube TV head toward ‘Monday Night’ showdown
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Pessimism in standoff as ESPN, YouTube TV head toward ‘Monday Night’ showdown
What I'm Hearing: The Athletic's Andrew Marchand has the latest state of play on the YouTube TV-ESPN standoff.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
NEW COLUMN: Pessimism in standoff as ESPN, YouTube TV head toward ‘Monday Night’ showdown
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Purely anecdotal but I saw a ton of traction here on my Blue Jays posts.
Was cool to see.
As for the finish of World Series?
Not as cool.
Was cool to see.
As for the finish of World Series?
Not as cool.
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Purely anecdotal but I saw a ton of traction here on my Blue Jays posts.
Was cool to see.
As for the finish of World Series?
Not as cool.
Was cool to see.
As for the finish of World Series?
Not as cool.
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
NEW PODCAST SHORT: @jeffpearlman.bsky.social on how to sell a sports book in 2025.
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW PODCAST SHORT: @jeffpearlman.bsky.social on how to sell a sports book in 2025.
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Citing Ronald Reagan, sir?
How interesting.
How interesting.
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Citing Ronald Reagan, sir?
How interesting.
How interesting.
NEW PODCAST SHORT: @jeffpearlman.bsky.social on how to sell a sports book in 2025.
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
The Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch is a weekly show that features interviews with members of the sports media about their work, as well as roundtables with sports media reporters about tele...
link.chtbl.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NEW PODCAST SHORT: @jeffpearlman.bsky.social on how to sell a sports book in 2025.
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Full Pearlman interview out Monday.
link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...
Reposted by Richard Deitsch
NEW: How the @tempobasketball.bsky.social landed Sandy Brondello as its first-ever head coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
How the Toronto Tempo landed coach Sandy Brondello
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: How the @tempobasketball.bsky.social landed Sandy Brondello as its first-ever head coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NEW: How the @tempobasketball.bsky.social landed Sandy Brondello as its first-ever head coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
How the Toronto Tempo landed coach Sandy Brondello
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: How the @tempobasketball.bsky.social landed Sandy Brondello as its first-ever head coach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...