Layoffs at Yahoo Sports

Kevin Iole is among those who lost their jobs. It’s too bad. I’ve always enjoyed Kevin’s work.

https://x.com/kevini/status/1730696233591967758?s=46&t=f1bCJ9Ncf7mPQzqE8-YWxQ

 

He'd dabbled in some MMA coverage as well. Always respected his opinions on boxing.

 

Kevin was excellent on boxing and the fact he didn't cover it as much in recent years show just how much the sport has declined. Anybody catch wind of other layoffs?

 

I feel for everyone who worked for Yahoo Sports Canada

 

Unlike all the other times these Internet places have laid people off or blown themselves up, there aren’t any safe harbors out there.

 

Hell, digital used to BE the safe harbor!

 

“We have ambitious plans for Yahoo in 2024 and beyond. As we work to elevate our category-leading properties to better serve customers, we
need the right structure, talent and roles in place,” Sona Iliffe-Moon, a (Yahoo) spokesperson told the San Francisco Chronicle on Tuesday.

She added that the company is “transitioning roles that no longer align with our business needs.”

Yahoo Lays Off News and Sports Staffers, Shuts Down ‘In the Know’ Network

https://www.thewrap.com/yahoo-news-sports-layoffs-in-the-know-shut-down/

 

Is there a book about Yahoo? It's really interesting. It was something even after Google crushed it as a search engine. Finance, sports were good, but the site is a clickbait mess now.

 

I just wish some company would issue a statement that says something like, "This isn't easy and doesn't come at a good time. No time is good for layoffs. We know that. But we have to make our numbers."

Just be honest. But, I know, with all the bullshit mumbo jumbo and legal stuff they spew, they won't do that.