So long, Sports Illustrated

[Frog Wild]

I have to admit, I didn't know they were still printing a magazine.

Sports Illustrated lays off most of its staff, threatening iconic brand’s future

Much of the staff of Sports Illustrated, and possibly all remaining writers and editors, received layoff notices Friday, which could spell the end of a publication that for decades was the gold standard of sports journalism. The union of the staff tweeted Friday that it would continue to fight...

www.yahoo.com

 

[Wexahu]

I have to admit, I didn't know they were still printing a magazine.

Sports Illustrated lays off most of its staff, threatening iconic brand’s future

Much of the staff of Sports Illustrated, and possibly all remaining writers and editors, received layoff notices Friday, which could spell the end of a publication that for decades was the gold standard of sports journalism. The union of the staff tweeted Friday that it would continue to fight...

www.yahoo.com

Sad day.

I remember looking forward to getting the mail on Wednesdays for years and years back in the day. There are still a few decent articles now and then, but the magazine pretty much sucks these days. I don't think anyone would read it if it didn't say Sports Illustrated on the front. I imagine the subscriber base has gradually died off and there is no turning back.

 

[tetonfrog]

It is a sad day.

In SI's glory days, its writers included Dan Jenkins, Bud Shrake, Frank Deford, Roy Blount Jr., Peter Gammons, Joe Posnaski, Paul Zimmerman, Grant Wahl and many others. I was always excited when the magazine hit our mailbox every week. I would read it cover to cover.

Now, another piece of my youth is gone. Sigh. I will raise a glass to Sports Illustrated tonight - it was a wonderful magazine back in the day.

 

[froginmn]

Sad day.

I remember looking forward to getting the mail on Wednesdays for years and years back in the day.

Especially in mid February

 

[TopFrog]

How do you fire or lay off AI?

Sports Illustrated publisher fires CEO after AI debacle​

CNN.com
https://www.cnn.com › 2023/12/11 › media › sports-illus...

Dec 11, 2023 — Digital publisher The Arena Group, which operates household brands such as Sports Illustrated and The Street, fired its chief executive on ...

 

[Big Frog II]

Sad. Newspapers and magazines going the way of the Dodo bird.

 

[TopFrog]

Poorly written/edited article ... repeated graphs ... and didn't mention the recent AI turmoil which has contributed to the publication's misfortunes of late.

 

[gohornedfrogs]

Not so fast, my friends...

 

[frogs9497]

Especially in mid February

Was always a good prelude to Spring Break.

 

[4 Oaks Frog]

I have to admit, I didn't know they were still printing a magazine.

Sports Illustrated lays off most of its staff, threatening iconic brand’s future

Much of the staff of Sports Illustrated, and possibly all remaining writers and editors, received layoff notices Friday, which could spell the end of a publication that for decades was the gold standard of sports journalism. The union of the staff tweeted Friday that it would continue to fight...

www.yahoo.com

As technology grows, changes and reinvents itself, I see this same sort of thing happening to ESPN. What’s the next new thing that sends current sports information the way of the horseshoe, wagon wheel and Sports Illustrated?…

 

[An-Cap Frog]

I just bought the domain Dee's Nuts & Bolts.

 

[BrewingFrog]

I guess the tranny Swimsuit Edition wasn't the financial blockbuster they were hoping for...

SI: "Where did we go wrong?"

 

[froglash88]

Crazy!

I was mentioned in SI in 1965 because they did a blurb on my father playing at Providence. The next time I was mentioned was 1998 when my player at D2 Barry University was featured as the shortest female in the country who could dunk. Scooby was 5’9” and could throw down the female ball. If you run across that article for some reason, please note that I was grossly misquoted. I said Scooby was a physical phenomenon and the writer wrote that I said she was a certifiable freak of nature. I was definitely disappointed about the misquote.

 

[Purp]

I guess the tranny Swimsuit Edition wasn't the financial blockbuster they were hoping for...

SI: "Where did we go wrong?"

I couldn't find it just now searching for it, but saw a Babylon Bee headline today blaming the layoffs on AI using trans dudes as cover models for the Swimsuit issue. I found these gems making fun of the ridiculous recent decisions on the Swimsuit issue. Genius satire from this outfit.

'I Just Don't Know Where We Went Wrong,' Contemplates Sports Illustrated Executive In Front Of Framed Covers Of Obese, Trans Swimsuit Models

NEW YORK, NY — After sending a company-wide email to notify all of its staff that they were being laid off, a top executive at iconic publication Sports Illustrated contemplated how things turned out so wrong as he stood in front of framed covers of obese and trans swimsuit models.

babylonbee.com

Stacey Abrams Graces Cover Of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

ATLANTA—In what many are calling a long-overdue act of democracy, justice, and equity, Sports Illustrated has honored Stacey Abrams as this year’s Swimsuit Edition cover model.“Despite decades of unfair Abrams-suppression measures, we have finally ascended the pinnacle of what our institution...

babylonbee.com

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Features First-Ever Baptist Model In Floor-Length Denim Skirt

NEW YORK, NY—In a controversial move, Sports Illustrated has unveiled photos of its first ever Baptist swimsuit model, pictured in a floor-length denim skirt, modest collared blouse, and no makeup or jewelry whatsoever, other than her purity ring.

babylonbee.com

Sports Illustrated Puts Bikini On Walrus For Latest Body-Positive Swimsuit Edition

NEW YORK, NY — As part of a continued push to project a more inclusive, body-positive message, this year's edition of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue will feature a walrus wearing a bikini. Decision-makers at the publication are certain the public will love the choice.

babylonbee.com

Dad Punishes Misbehaving Son By Giving Him Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

SUNDERLAND, MD — After catching his teenage son looking at pornography, local father Daniel Gouge sat his son down for a heart-to-heart talk before meting out justice by giving him a copy of the latest swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, which features Martha Stewart on the cover.

babylonbee.com

 

[Endless Purple]

magazines are still coming out in large numbers. However, readers still expect well written articles and research for good analysis. No pushing agendas or guiding how people should think (ESPN)

 

[OICU812]

My last great SI experience was the one with my HS idol, Sydney Mocrief, dunking on UTerus on the cover. When I say idol, I mean I went to see him play every time he played in Houston, either vs Rice or UH, and I even copied the way he shot free throws. For some weird reason I hung onto that issue for many years. . .
Probably 15 years later, I was living in That City East Of Here, and working out at NDAC. Whatever weight workout I did, would always follow it by shooting some hoops to maintain flexibility.
One Saturday morning I was following said routine, had the hoops gym all to myself, when who should wander in but Sid the Squid himself. I was dumbstruck. When one of his shots (on another goal) came over to me, I corralled it and used it as an excuse to meet, and talked him into a game of Horse.
Later dig out that old SI and left it with the really great dude at the front desk for Sydney to autograph, which he kindly did. What a dude.

 

[Chongo94]

Crazy!

I was mentioned in SI in 1965 because they did a blurb on my father playing at Providence. The next time I was mentioned was 1998 when my player at D2 Barry University was featured as the shortest female in the country who could dunk. Scooby was 5’9” and could throw down the female ball. If you run across that article for some reason, please note that I was grossly misquoted. I said Scooby was a physical phenomenon and the writer wrote that I said she was a certifiable freak of nature. I was definitely disappointed about the misquote.

You may be able to find it on their vault website.

 

[BrewingFrog]

I couldn't find it just now searching for it, but saw a Babylon Bee headline today blaming the layoffs on AI using trans dudes as cover models for the Swimsuit issue. I found these gems making fun of the ridiculous recent decisions on the Swimsuit issue. Genius satire from this outfit.

'I Just Don't Know Where We Went Wrong,' Contemplates Sports Illustrated Executive In Front Of Framed Covers Of Obese, Trans Swimsuit Models

NEW YORK, NY — After sending a company-wide email to notify all of its staff that they were being laid off, a top executive at iconic publication Sports Illustrated contemplated how things turned out so wrong as he stood in front of framed covers of obese and trans swimsuit models.

babylonbee.com

Stacey Abrams Graces Cover Of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

ATLANTA—In what many are calling a long-overdue act of democracy, justice, and equity, Sports Illustrated has honored Stacey Abrams as this year’s Swimsuit Edition cover model.“Despite decades of unfair Abrams-suppression measures, we have finally ascended the pinnacle of what our institution...

babylonbee.com

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Features First-Ever Baptist Model In Floor-Length Denim Skirt

NEW YORK, NY—In a controversial move, Sports Illustrated has unveiled photos of its first ever Baptist swimsuit model, pictured in a floor-length denim skirt, modest collared blouse, and no makeup or jewelry whatsoever, other than her purity ring.

babylonbee.com

Sports Illustrated Puts Bikini On Walrus For Latest Body-Positive Swimsuit Edition

NEW YORK, NY — As part of a continued push to project a more inclusive, body-positive message, this year's edition of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue will feature a walrus wearing a bikini. Decision-makers at the publication are certain the public will love the choice.

babylonbee.com

Dad Punishes Misbehaving Son By Giving Him Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

SUNDERLAND, MD — After catching his teenage son looking at pornography, local father Daniel Gouge sat his son down for a heart-to-heart talk before meting out justice by giving him a copy of the latest swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, which features Martha Stewart on the cover.

babylonbee.com

The Bee is where the link goeth to. They are probably the most accurate and trustworthy Media outfit on the planet.

 

[Frog79]

Get woke, go broke

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

One of the best tweeted replies was, "They put a dude with t**s on the cover so I'm not surprised."