Dan Robson
@danrobson.bsky.social
senior enterprise writer, The Athletic / author / RTA Sport Media instructor, [email protected]
www.danrobsonstories.com
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Brandon Aubrey wins it, after a remarkable comeback for Dallas.
By design, here is my very large feature on Aubrey and this incredible, recording-breaking era for kickers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
By design, here is my very large feature on Aubrey and this incredible, recording-breaking era for kickers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution: ‘70 will be the new 60’
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Brandon Aubrey wins it, after a remarkable comeback for Dallas.
By design, here is my very large feature on Aubrey and this incredible, recording-breaking era for kickers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
By design, here is my very large feature on Aubrey and this incredible, recording-breaking era for kickers.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Reposted by Dan Robson
Special Teams Series Sunday @theathletic.com:
🏈 My story on long snappers, and their football nirvana: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802946
🏈 @mikedugar.bsky.social on Marquette King: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810455
🏈 @danrobson.bsky.social on a kicking revolution: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814741
🏈 My story on long snappers, and their football nirvana: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802946
🏈 @mikedugar.bsky.social on Marquette King: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810455
🏈 @danrobson.bsky.social on a kicking revolution: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814741
November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Special Teams Series Sunday @theathletic.com:
🏈 My story on long snappers, and their football nirvana: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802946
🏈 @mikedugar.bsky.social on Marquette King: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810455
🏈 @danrobson.bsky.social on a kicking revolution: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814741
🏈 My story on long snappers, and their football nirvana: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6802946
🏈 @mikedugar.bsky.social on Marquette King: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6810455
🏈 @danrobson.bsky.social on a kicking revolution: www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814741
Reposted by Dan Robson
I went on a journey — to Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, and Buffalo — to learn about the NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution.
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I went on a journey — to Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, and Buffalo — to learn about the NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution.
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
This story is so much fun to read.
"I tell people, my life's not real."
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
To be an NFL long snapper is to have your worth measured by a half-dozen plays every week.
It's also a shot at football nirvana.
A story for @theathletic.com on the sport's last happy men, and what they're chasing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The NFL’s most anonymous men are also the happiest: ‘My life’s not real’
'People think it’s impossible to get in (as a long snapper). It’s damn near impossible to stay in.'
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This story is so much fun to read.
Reposted by Dan Robson
"Maybe you get a beer named after you, or maybe you close a Tony Robbins seminar at midnight, or maybe you just drop your kid at school and hit golf balls in paradise ..."
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The NFL’s most anonymous men are also the happiest: ‘My life’s not real’
'People think it’s impossible to get in (as a long snapper). It’s damn near impossible to stay in.'
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"Maybe you get a beer named after you, or maybe you close a Tony Robbins seminar at midnight, or maybe you just drop your kid at school and hit golf balls in paradise ..."
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
@brianchamilton.bsky.social on the happiest men in the NFL, long snappers: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Reposted by Dan Robson
A position once akin to a glorified ball boy is attracting better athletes, and specialized training and technological advances are pushing the limits.
More from @danrobson.bsky.social, including a glimpse at record-breaking Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @danrobson.bsky.social, including a glimpse at record-breaking Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
The NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution: ‘70 will be the new 60’
Better athletes, specialized training and technological advances are pushing limits farther and farther back.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A position once akin to a glorified ball boy is attracting better athletes, and specialized training and technological advances are pushing the limits.
More from @danrobson.bsky.social, including a glimpse at record-breaking Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
More from @danrobson.bsky.social, including a glimpse at record-breaking Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
I went on a journey — to Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, and Buffalo — to learn about the NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution.
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
November 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I went on a journey — to Las Vegas, San Diego, Dallas, and Buffalo — to learn about the NFL’s long-distance kicking revolution.
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
From a camp of pro hopefuls to Brandon Aubrey, Cameron Dicker, Cam Little and more.
Here’s my story on the art of kicking.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Some very kind praise for Hammered, over at Goodreads.
Grab a copy of Dave Schultz’s new memoir wherever you buy your books.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
@chaptersindigo.bsky.social
Grab a copy of Dave Schultz’s new memoir wherever you buy your books.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
@chaptersindigo.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Some very kind praise for Hammered, over at Goodreads.
Grab a copy of Dave Schultz’s new memoir wherever you buy your books.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
@chaptersindigo.bsky.social
Grab a copy of Dave Schultz’s new memoir wherever you buy your books.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
@chaptersindigo.bsky.social
A very nice review of Hammered in Policy Magazine, that gets right to the message of Dave Schultz’s new memoir about hockey, fighting, abuse and recovery.
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A very nice review of Hammered in Policy Magazine, that gets right to the message of Dave Schultz’s new memoir about hockey, fighting, abuse and recovery.
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
www.policymagazine.ca/hockey-befor...
So many sad, tired eyes in Toronto coffee shops this morning.
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
So many sad, tired eyes in Toronto coffee shops this morning.
Let’s play ball…
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Dodgers vs. Blue Jays live updates: How to watch World Series Game 1, start time, predictions and latest
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Let’s play ball…
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
@TheAthletic is all over the Rebel Alliance’s coming destruction of the Death Star.
You can kind find all of our colleagues’ incredible coverage of the World Series here:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Reposted by Dan Robson
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Canada’s team, America’s stage: The Blue Jays carry a nation’s hope
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Canada’s team, America’s stage: The Blue Jays carry a nation’s hope
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I wrote about watching the Jays win the ALCS alone in a Texas bar, and the rush of connection and nostalgia I felt when Springer hit that home run.
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
(Apologies to the Mariners fans several seats down.)
Here’s my story on what the Blue Jays mean to Canada.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Hammered: The Fight of My Life is out now.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
October 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Hammered: The Fight of My Life is out now.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, of Broad Street Bullies fame, reveals the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and the lifelong demons he’s battled on the long road to healing.
I’m proud to have helped him share his story.
John Schneider’s account of his exchange with Max Scherzer is so good.
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Inside the fiery, foul-mouthed mound visit that led Mad Max to a signature October moment
Blue Jays manager John Schneider stepped onto the field to pull Max Scherzer. The pitcher had other ideas.
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
John Schneider’s account of his exchange with Max Scherzer is so good.
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Great story from @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Fascinating piece by @richarddeitsch.bsky.social on how Fox broadcasters are getting a crash course on Canada — and how little exposure the Jays have had in the States.
NEW MEDIA COLUMN: Huge in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays get their TV spotlight with U.S. fans
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Huge in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays get their TV spotlight with U.S. fans
The Jays are making their U.S. debut on Fox this season during their playoff series with New York. The TV team is ready to make the intro.
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Fascinating piece by @richarddeitsch.bsky.social on how Fox broadcasters are getting a crash course on Canada — and how little exposure the Jays have had in the States.
In Las Vegas, I spoke with Mitch Marner about fatherhood and new beginnings.
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Out of his hometown's spotlight, Mitch Marner embraces a new start in Las Vegas
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In Las Vegas, I spoke with Mitch Marner about fatherhood and new beginnings.
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Here’s my story about why his move from Toronto was about much more than most people realize.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
This is a remarkable, beautifully written story from @peterbaugh.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
For the Gaudreau family, a year of incomprehensible grief — and immeasurable strength
NHL star John Gaudreau and his brother, Matty, died on Aug. 29, 2024, after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding bicycles.
www.nytimes.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is a remarkable, beautifully written story from @peterbaugh.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
The Crown has decided to not appeal the decision to acquit players in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Crown will not appeal decision in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The Crown has decided to not appeal the decision to acquit players in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Bobby Webster, once a wunderkind GM, now runs the Raptors.
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
Searching for Bobby Webster: The untold story of how one of the NBA’s youngest GMs helped the Toronto Raptors win a title
If Masai Ujiri is the ship captain, Webster is the Raptors navigator.
www.nytimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Bobby Webster, once a wunderkind GM, now runs the Raptors.
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
“He’s going to head a team, at some point,” Masai Ujiri told me several years ago.
“Hopefully he doesn’t overthrow me.”
Good time to dust off this Webster profile.
“How unreal is this?”… 🤙
www.nytimes.com/athletic/143...
‘I’m sitting behind the bench’: Inside sports’ escalating stalking problem
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
‘I’m sitting behind the bench': Inside sports' escalating stalking problem
www.nytimes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
‘I’m sitting behind the bench’: Inside sports’ escalating stalking problem
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A chilling investigation by Carson Kessler.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
A disturbing, irresponsible and shameful action by the City of Brampton.
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
Brampton threatens legal action against church and community outreach program
City cites public safety concerns at Grace United Church and Regeneration Outreach. Leaders say they weren’t warned and are already addressing issues.
www.bramptonguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A disturbing, irresponsible and shameful action by the City of Brampton.
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
The city would rather target an organization that has helped its most vulnerable residents since 1999, instead of taking responsibility itself.
I’m ashamed of my hometown.
www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...
In the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial five players were on trial and, to some degree, so too was the woman.
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
The Hockey Canada trial could have been a reckoning. It was something else
The eight-week trial proved challenging to manage, leading to two jury dismissals and eventually the judge-only decision.
www.nytimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial five players were on trial and, to some degree, so too was the woman.
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
But the case has always been viewed more broadly.
In the end, what message are we left with?
W/t Katie Strang
www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...
Reposted by Dan Robson
On a new The Athletic Hockey Show, @danrobson.bsky.social and I discuss the Hockey Canada verdict and its ramifications:
pod.fo/e/301e29
pod.fo/e/301e29
The Athletic Hockey Show: A show about the NHL: Hockey Canada players found not guilty in sexual assault case
Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not guilty verdicts for the five former players, Mic...
pod.fo
July 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
On a new The Athletic Hockey Show, @danrobson.bsky.social and I discuss the Hockey Canada verdict and its ramifications:
pod.fo/e/301e29
pod.fo/e/301e29