BuzzFeed apparently tried to hire Adrian Wojnarowski
As Joel Anderson understands it, the proposal would have had Woj simply tweeting to drive traffic rather than writing.
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Vox Media reportedly gearing up to sell SB Nation
Vox is likely to agree to multiple deals covering the Vox Media Podcast Network, New York Magazine, and the portfolio of digital brands that includes The Verge, Eater, and SB Nation.
Cris Collinsworth retains PFF media arm in $100M+ Teamworks acquisition
Collinsworth joins Teamworks in an advisory role as part of the deal.
When sports journalists become podcasters, does the editorial process follow?
"Everyone needs an editor regardless of medium."
Vox Media reportedly tried to sell its podcast network, and entire company, last year
The company changed course earlier this year, informing potential investors that the podcast network was no longer for sale.
Hudson River Blue is shutting down after 13 years of covering NYCFC
Hudson River Blue, which has covered New York City FC since the club's founding in 2013, is shutting down.
JohnWallStreet adds former Barstool exec Deirdre Lester for column, podcast focused on women in business
"Women are helping to shape the business, understanding how they see the evolving landscape is essential to anticipating where the industry is headed."
UMBC dunks on Bruce Pearl, Auburn over Miami (Ohio) debate
"Just realized the best part of having an autobid is that we don’t need a relative going on tv to explain why we deserve to be in over a 30-win [Miami (Ohio)]."
Things are getting spicy between Rivals/On3 and 247Sports
Baltimore Banner reportedly registers DC domain names, hires first WaPo staffer for sports beat
There are plans to hire at least three more reporters plus an editor, according to Status.
Kevin Durant’s Boardroom issues update on staff layoffs
"As part of this evolution, we've made the decision to part with three writers."
Substack’s Polymarket partnership criticized for mixing gambling and journalism: ‘This is a bad idea’
"It strikes at the heart of the production of ethical sports journalism."
10 years ago, the sports longform boom died
Kyle Tucker returns to sports media, joins 247Sports as Director of Basketball Content
"Michael Corleone said it best: Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in."
ALLCITY Network hits Philadelphia, Dallas, and Chicago with more layoffs
ALLCITY Network eliminated newsletters and reduced baseball coverage across three markets in its second round of layoffs since December 2024.
Jeffrey Epstein told Peter Thiel he would have helped bankroll Hulk Hogan’s Gawker lawsuit
Gawker had done extensive reporting on Epstein, years before he would be arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.
Tributes pour in for Deadspin, Defector editor Dan McQuade, dead at 43
"Rest in peace to one of the great bloggers and the de facto mayor of Philadelphia."
On3 report on Trentyn Flowers college recruiting interest garners pushback, criticism
"Not even sure how we got on that list. No one on our staff has had any contact with anyone associated with him."
Sportswriters remember Grantland as ‘a writer’s paradise’
Uni Watch sports uniform website announces it’s shutting down
"I love Uni Watch and am very proud of what we all created here, but my passion for this passion project just isn’t what it used to be."
The Players’ Tribune cuts staff as Minute Media pivots away from video
‘Go Long’s’ Tyler Dunne on being an independent NFL reporter, dealing with pushback
"Since day one, I've tried to take readers places that they can't go and places many people in sports media are unwilling or unable to go."
J.J. Watt adds to criticism of PFF: ‘Player grading sucks, stop putting it out’
"That is a completely made up number."
Clay Travis reportedly considering new project as 2026 free agency approaches
An announcement regarding a new project could reportedly come in time for the Super Bowl.
College basketball insider Andy Katz joins Hoops HQ
Longtime college hoops insider Andy Katz joins a digital media outlet founded by Seth Davis.
