Shap Shots
Excellentcovering hockey and a bit more.
Growing fast with a highly engaged audience
4-5x/week · Posted last week
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Creator Intelligence
Best Sports Newsletters in 2026
NicheIndex tracks 674 sports newsletters ranked by real subscriber signals updated daily. Rankings are based on subscriber count, growth patterns, and content activity, not paid placement or editorial opinion. Sports newsletters on this page range from 3.0K to 4.0K subscribers.
Newsletters
674
Segments
14
Total audience
6.5M
With paid tier
479
71% of newsletters
JoeBlogs is gaining readers fast right now.
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Nats Journal
StrongWashington Nationals news, analysis, podcasts and community
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 2d ago
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JoeBlogs
StrongJoeBlogs is where I write about sports, memory, joy, and the strange, happy ways they all connect.
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 5d ago
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Last Man Standig
StrongLongtime Washington Commanders insider and D.C. sports reporter still grinding and thriving on the football beat. DMV native. Been known to mock a draft.
Gaining readers quickly, one to watch
4-5x/week · Posted 4d ago
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Charlie's Chalkboard
StrongThe home for Charlie Goldsmith's breakdowns of the Reds and Bengals, game analysis, deep dives into the film and opinions on the moves they're making and the directions they're heading.
Growing fast with a highly engaged audience
4-5x/week · Posted 3d ago
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FORZA MILAN SUBSTACK
StrongContro il "Sistema" mediatico, la censura e il giornalismo asservito... la controinformazione rossonera irriverente, senza limiti e senza peli sulla lingua. News, indiscrezioni da fonti private e tanto altro sul Milan, come nessuno ve lo racconta!
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted yesterday
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Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone
StrongNFL Coverage for Poets, Drunkards and Dreamers
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 5d ago
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EmptyCases Substack
StrongThis is the Substack for Richard Mann covering topics related to the outdoors and guns.
Growing fast with a highly engaged audience
Weekly · Posted last week
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365247 Sports
StrongA high-impact briefing on the global sports economy — deals, strategy, valuations, ownership, and the forces shaping the industry. Built for investors and leaders.
Long-form writing with a devoted readership
4-5x/week · Posted 6d ago
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Dub Nation HQ
StrongHigh Quality coverage of the Golden State Warriors with the best commenting community in the world.
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 3d ago
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PALLA AVVELENATA di Paolo Ziliani
StrongIl calcio come nessuno ve lo racconta
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 2d ago
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South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition
StrongFocusing on the latest big talking points at Charlton Athletic - including exclusive interviews, longer reads, in-depth analysis and transfer window talking points.
Frequent updates that readers actually engage with
4-5x/week · Posted 3d ago
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Segment intelligence
Sports segments by opportunity
14 segments with 3+ active newsletters. Sorted by opportunity score.
| Segment | Pubs | Median Subs | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Betting & Fantasy | 12 | 2.5K | Moderate |
| Tennis | 12 | 4.0K | Moderate |
| Cycling & Outdoor Sports | 18 | 3.0K | Moderate |
| Golf | 47 | 4.0K | Moderate |
| Combat Sports & Martial Arts | 12 | 4.5K | Moderate |
| Running & Endurance Sports | 33 | 3.0K | Moderate |
| Shooting Sports & Firearms | 5 | 2.0K | Low |
| Fitness & Posture for Athletes | 12 | 2.5K | Low |
| Basketball (NBA) | 44 | 4.5K | Low |
| Football (Soccer) | 64 | 3.0K | Low |
| Sports Business & Analytics | 3 | 175.0K | Low |
| Hockey | 14 | 3.0K | Low |
| American Football (NFL & College) | 30 | 4.5K | Low |
| General Sports | 185 | 3.0K | Low |
How we choose the best sports newsletters
Every newsletter on this page is ranked by real subscriber signals collected daily across platforms. We do not accept paid placements, editorial sponsorships, or algorithmic recommendations. Rankings reflect actual readership, not opinions. Read our full methodology.
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