New York Times Sports Staff Seeks Clarity on Future with The Athletic

The New York Times sports department has sent a letter to its leadership expressing concerns about the future of the section amid the integration of The Athletic into the newspaper's sports coverage. The letter accuses the company of leaving the sports staff in limbo and making decisions without their input. The Times recently acquired The Athletic and had promised that it would operate as a separate entity. However, there has been overlap in coverage, leading to fears of job losses and the potential shutdown of the Times' sports section. The Athletic has recently announced layoffs and reorganization.