I subscribed to The Athletic years ago but let it run out. My only sports interest is baseball and it didn't seem worth it.
My NYTimes subscription was running out ($1/wk) and was going to let it go. I have the Wash Post as well. She said, "Let me sweeten it for you, $1.50/wk, all food sections, The Athletic, and a couple of other bennies. I said "Do it."
Just a note to you if you have that $1/NYTimes, give them a buzz.