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Sports Illustrated (SI) is a prominent American sports magazine that has been in publication since August 1954. Here are some key points about the magazine:

Founding and Ownership

• Founded by Stuart Scheftel, it was the first magazine with a circulation of over one million to win the National Magazine Award for General Excellence twice1.
• Originally owned by Time Inc., it was sold to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) in 2018 after Time Inc. was acquired by Meredith Corporation. The Arena Group (formerly theMaven, Inc.) operated the editorial operations under a 10-year license, but this license was terminated in January 2024 due to a missed payment. In March 2024, ABG licensed the publishing rights to Minute Media for a 10-year deal1.

Content and Features

• Known for its annual swimsuit issue, which has been published since 19641.
• Includes regular segments such as "Who's Hot, Who's Not," "Inside The NFL," "MLB," "NHL," "NBA," and others, which cover the latest news and rumors in various sports1.
• Features like "Faces In The Crowd" honor talented amateur athletes, and "The Point After" is a back-page column that covers stories and opinions on sports and their societal impact1.

Printing and Technology

• Began using offset printing in 1965, which allowed for overnight color printing and significantly improved image quality. By 1983, SI became the first American full-color newsweekly1.

Spinoffs and Related Ventures

• Launched several spinoffs, including Sports Illustrated Women, Sports Illustrated on Campus, and more recently, Sports Illustrated Online Casino and Esports Illustrated1.

Current Status

• In May 2024, the magazine failed to deliver a print issue to subscribers for the first time in its 70-year history. However, with the new licensing deal with Minute Media, the print and digital editions are set to be revived1.