Sports Illustrated lays off several of its longtime writers
Sports Illustrated has laid off several longtime writers, including notable names like Mike Rosenberg, Greg Bishop, and Stephanie Aptein. The layoffs, which affected around 10-15 employees, come as the publication continues to navigate financial challenges under its current owner, Minute Media. Many of the affected writers expressed their sadness and gratitude for their time at the magazine on social media.
- ▪Sports Illustrated laid off 10-15 longtime writers, including prominent columnists and reporters.
- ▪The layoffs are part of ongoing financial struggles faced by the publication under Minute Media's ownership.
- ▪Affected writers shared their experiences and emotions on social media, reflecting on their time at Sports Illustrated.
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Sports Entertainment Sports Illustrated lays off several of its longtime writers By Michael Blinn Published May 29, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Sports Illustrated laid off more of its longtime writers Friday, a move that saw some of its biggest remaining names cut from the masthead. The layoffs counted around 10-15 people, according to Front Office Sports, with columnist Mike Rosenberg, NFL writer Greg Bishop and MLB writer Stephanie Apstein among them. “Eight days shy of my 15th anniversary at Sports Illustrated, I’ve been informed that I’ve joined the extensive ranks of writers laid off from there,” Apstein wrote on X.
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