The last year has been rough on the sports media world, with mass layoffs, closures, and bankruptcies affecting ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, Vice Sports, and Scout Media, among other outlets. But just as one era is coming to an end for sports journalism, a new one appears to be getting started. In increasing numbers, sports writers are realizing that their work and followings are strong enough to make money without needing traditional jobs. Could it be a sign of things to come?
A new movement in sports writing has begun
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The last year has been rough on the sports media world, with mass layoffs, closures, and bankruptcies affecting ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, Fox Sports, Vice Sports, and Scout Media, among other outlets. But just as one era is coming to an end for sports journalism, a new one appears to be getting started. In increasing numbers, sports writers are realizing that their work and followings are strong enough to make money without needing traditional jobs. Could it be a sign of things to come?
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