Chris Pirrone buys The Big Lead from Minute Media
"I am excited to rebuild an essential sports media brand!"
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Sports Illustrated EIC: ‘It feels like we’re getting back to normal’
"There's a level of goodwill out there among audiences for this brand."
The Big Lead ‘folded into Sports Illustrated’
"What incredible people and what an incredible run."
Sports Illustrated woes continue after May issue skipped
This was the first time in 70 years that Sports Illustrated had missed a scheduled print issue.
What’s ahead for Minute Media’s The Big Lead?
Chris Mannix announces he’s returning to Sports Illustrated under Minute Media
Mannix worked at SI from 2004-16 and 2018-2024.
Jimmy Traina on Sports Illustrated: ‘We’re here. We’re not going anywhere’
"The podcast is alive. And we have a sort of a new lease on life that I'm really looking forward to."
Sports Illustrated FanNation team sites look set to continue at Minute Media
The FanNation-branded team sites are headed to Minute Media, as are several key execs and seemingly quite a few contractors.
Sports Illustrated Arena-Minute transition included website crash, alleged attempts to steal domain name and social accounts
Ex-SI publisher The Arena Group has been accused of trying to take the SI.com domain name and several social accounts.
How did Sports Illustrated get here? A full timeline
Who is Minute Media… and can they save Sports Illustrated?
Minute Media reaches deal to publish Sports Illustrated, plans to rehire some staff
The Arena Group era is over for Sports Illustrated.
Minute Media ‘front-runner’ to publish Sports Illustrated, but maybe without the Swimsuit Issue
A Minute Media deal for SI might not include the Swimsuit Issue.
Front Office Sports, Minute Media mulling bids for Sports Illustrated’s rights
Sports Illustrated may have more bidders for its publishing rights after all.
Minute Media raises another $40 million, looks to acquire more sites to join FanSided/The Players’ Tribune/The Big Lead
Minute Media CEO Asaf Peled said the new funding "will help us invest in our technology platform and enable us to look at new digital brands as acquisition targets."
Minute Media has bought Fansided
Fansided finally has found a buyer.
After buying The Big Lead, Minute Media looks to pick up The Players’ Tribune
Minute Media, known for sites like 90min.com and 12up, and for buying The Big Lead in March, is in exclusive talks to acquire The Players' Tribune.
Minute Media buys The Big Lead from Gannett to pair with 12Up, Jason McIntyre is exiting, only four writers remain
Minute Media has bought The Big Lead, retaining only writers Ryan Glasspiegel, Kyle Koster, Ryan Phillips and Bobby Burack.