Derek Jeter had a strong reaction to the KayRod Cast displaying the “shirtless shortstops” photo
"Please don't put it on screen. ...This will be my last visit here."
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One of the first Sports Illustrated Resorts to open in the U.S. may be a $410 million development in Mississippi
The planned resort will have families and couples "enjoy surf riders, ziplines and other experiences, like emerging from the “stadium” tunnel onto the field and seeing themselves pictured up on the scoreboard."
USA Today Sports Media Group GM Chris Pirrone joins Arena as SVP and GM of Sports Illustrated Media Group
"We are thrilled to have Chris lead the next wave of innovation at Sports Illustrated and The Arena Group’s sports vertical."
A George Clooney-produced documentary on the Ohio State sexual abuse scandal is coming to HBO
"Grant and I are very proud to be working on this project with HBO. It’s a devastating story about people in power abusing and then covering up their criminal actions against students. The fact that it hasn’t been resolved as-of-yet is deeply disturbing."
Today in great ideas: Sports Illustrated resort hotels are coming soon
Resorts are planned for the Dominican Republic and Orlando, because sure, why not?
You (yes you!) can now buy Sports Illustrated-branded clothing at JCPenney!
"Country of origin: imported" is never a great sign.
Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group is launching an IPO
As per SEC filings, ABG made nearly $500 million last year from various licensing deals.
Sports Illustrated partners with Morning Read for digital golf content
In the wake of Maven purchasing The Spun, SI.com has partnered with Morning Read for golf-related digital content.
Sports Illustrated reportedly setting up paywall for “premium content” in February
The model would be a metered paywall with some content still available for free.
Sports Illustrated’s reporting on Houston Texans garners alleged legal threats from EVP Jack Easterby
The Houston Texans are a mess.
Two large Maven investors have called for a new board and a new direction, and say they have the votes to force change
Investors Bryant Riley and Kevin Rendino are calling for a new Maven board.
Grant Wahl will write three final long-form stories for Sports Illustrated
SI fired Wahl without severance in April. Now, he'll write three final long-form stories for the company.
Meredith has dropped its suit against Sports Illustrated operator Maven over unpaid fees, saying the sides have reached an agreement
"We dismissed our suit as we have come to an agreement with them that we are satisfied with."
