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Pablo Torre on how Sports Illustrated fact-checking job informed his career: ‘It was like taking a MRI to art’

Torre told The Athletic his time as a fact-checker at SI was key to what he's doing now.

Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter (L) and 5-Hour Energy founder/The Arena Group investor Manoj Bhargava.

Arena Group

The Arena Group settles Sports Illustrated lawsuit against Authentic Brands Group

Kenny Smith took issue with Charles Barkley posing ‘in a slave uniform’ for ‘Sports Illustrated’

"What I have a problem with is, like, ten people had to go, yeah, that’s okay...One person doesn’t make that decision."

Hailey Van Lith lands Sports Illustrated swimsuit digital cover

It was a great March for TCU basketball star Hailey Van Lith. She led the Horned Frogs to...

Defamation lawsuit against Sports Illustrated reporter over Brett Favre welfare scandal dismissed

Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant sued SI reporter Michael Rosenberg last year over reporting about his role in the Favre welfare scandal.

Tony Dungy on NFL coach searches: ‘They don’t know what they’re looking for’

"I look at some of these big coaching searches as the wrong way to do it."

Guy Fieri on a float at his “Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate,” in partnership with Medium Rare. (Alive Coverage for Medium Rare.)

Advertising

How Medium Rare took Sports Illustrated, Shaq, and Guy Fieri’s brands to the public at Super Bowl LIX

Jim Nantz, Kevin Harlan explain calling phantom flag late in AFC Championship Game

A CBS spotter's eyes deceived him as Josh Allen heaved it to Dalton Kincaid.

Heinz Kluetmeier, ‘Sports Illustrated’ ‘Miracle on Ice’ photographer, dies at 82

"Heinz took photos that no one even thought to take — much less were able to execute."

Sports Illustrated names Simone Biles 2024 ‘Sportsperson of the Year’

While other outlets chose Caitlin Clark, Sports Illustrated went in a different direction in choosing Simone Biles as 2024's biggest star.

Chris Mannix on Sports Illustrated shift from Arena to Minute: ‘There’s a lot more emphasis on quality.’

"The entire staff is wildly optimistic about the future of this place."

Sports Illustrated bringing back ‘SI The Party’ for Super Bowl LIX

This fits with several of SI owner Authentic Brands Group's initiatives to leverage the brand beyond just its written content.

Sports Illustrated becomes naming rights sponsor of New York Red Bulls stadium

Sports Illustrated has had an eventful couple years. The iconic brand has experienced an ownership saga, rounds of...

$400 hotels, jet setting and six-course dinners: What working at Sports Illustrated was like 20 year ago

"You just felt like the f*cking, motherf*cking man. You just did. It was such a thrill to write for SI."

Jeff Pearlman responds to David Wells’ criticism: ‘He’s been nothing but an asshole’

"I just want to say, first of all, David Wells is full of shit. Truly full of shit."

LeBron James’ “I’m Coming Home” image by Walter Iooss Jr. for Sports Illustrated.

Magazines

10 years ago, LeBron James gave Sports Illustrated its ‘I’m Coming Home’ scoop

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.

The Big Lead’s homepage on May 18, 2024.

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