Deadspin, known for its unique take on sports and pop culture, laid off its entire staff after a sale. The news was celebrated by Barstool founder Dave Portnoy and others, criticizing Deadspin's far-left coverage and attitude towards sports fans. Deadspin's demise is seen as a cautionary tale for the sports media industry, with comparisons drawn to Sports Illustrated's fate.
Minute Media ‘front-runner’ to publish Sports Illustrated, but maybe without the Swimsuit Issue https://t.co/I8eCHOEUPW https://t.co/TAmfgDS87Y
EXCLUSIVE: Authentic—the licensing giant that owns Sports Illustrated—is in advanced discussions to split the swimsuit edition lease off from that for SI, a source tells FOS. In effect, SI and its 60-year-old special edition would be tied in name only. Story from @byajperez ⬇️
NEW: SI's swimsuit edition—once a marquee asset that drove millions in revenue—may not be part of SI's editorial arm much longer, sources told @FOS. Authentic—which owns SI—is in advance talks to split it off from The Arena Group (or any future publisher). https://t.co/myUz0GKiFB
Deadspin Editor candidly explains Dan Le Batard about company's downfall https://t.co/t6RmPNlbMW
The death of @Deadspin is a cautionary tale to the rest of the sports media industry. "Self-absorption, self-pity, and self-righteousness do not appeal to fans." -- @burackbobby_. https://t.co/DTMT7Kmm1z
Despite their differences, Deadspin and Sports Illustrated met the same fate https://t.co/uGjVVBERgn https://t.co/uGPAjSfSwH
Most known for its irreverent and crude commentary voices, Deadspin had a unique take on sports and pop culture the past two decades. https://t.co/C2NM6SUw64
Deadspin hated you for enjoying sports. It's okay to enjoy their demise. https://t.co/DTMT7KlOc1
The death of Deadspin should be a cautionary tale for the rest of the media. There's no audience for far-left coverage of sports that perpetually hates on actual sports fans. Column: https://t.co/DTMT7KlOc1
The death of Deadspin should be a cautionary tale for the rest of the media. There's no audience for far-left coverage of sports that perpetually hates on actual sports fans. https://t.co/DTMT7KlOc1
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy drinks champagne to celebrate fall of Deadspin https://t.co/D9Y1643yzL https://t.co/UhbLE0pLpU
Deadspin sweeps office staff after sale https://t.co/dowVFTt0un https://t.co/mNC4vuUpgU
WOKE Deadspin is DEAD https://t.co/iikTgXwHO4
Dave Portnoy celebrates the news about Deadspin "...To Deadspin, everybody getting fired AGAIN! Those m****ers just don't get it... Being miserable, hating life, never laughing... is never going to pay the bills!" https://t.co/QRPCiDTn98
Deadspin Lays Off Entire Staff, Including Hate Hoaxer Carron J. Phillips https://t.co/hci7QQinvf