Sports Illustrated Print Lives On Under New Licensing Deal, But Staff Fates Remain Uncertain

• Sports Illustrated's print edition will continue under a new 10-year licensing deal between Authentic Brands Group and Minute Media

• Minute Media plans to expand SI's global coverage and rehire some recently laid-off staffers

• The fate of SI's approximately 80 unionized employees, including prominent writers, remains uncertain

• Arena Group's license was revoked after it missed a $3.75 million quarterly payment to Authentic Brands

• Arena had threatened to kill the print edition in May if it didn't get the license back, but Authentic's Jamie Salter opted for Minute Media instead