"Sports Illustrated Staff Faces Layoffs as License Revoked, Union Vows Fight"

Authentic Brands Group has revoked Sports Illustrated's publishing license due to a missed payment, leading to the elimination of the entire staff. The Sports Illustrated Union and The NewsGuild of New York have vowed to fight for their colleagues. The Arena Group, which operated the brand under a license agreement, stated that some workers would be terminated immediately, while others will continue working during the notice period. The magazine has faced challenges in transitioning to the digital age and was previously embroiled in controversy over AI-generated contributors.