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Jimmy Traina leaves Sports Illustrated for Underscore Media

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jimmy Traina leaves Sports Illustrated for Underscore Media
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Jimmy Traina has departed from Sports Illustrated after more than 20 years to join Underscore Media. He plans to host podcasts and write newsletters while covering sports media. Traina expressed that the decision had been a long time coming, citing the stress of producing a daily column and shifting trends in media consumption. His new role will involve three podcasts weekly and newsletters twice weekly, with the official launch set before the NFL season begins.

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  • •Traina spent over 20 years at Sports Illustrated.
  • •He aims to reduce his writing workload and focus on podcasts.
  • •The new role at Underscore Media offers more creative freedom.
  • •Traina plans to produce three podcasts and two newsletters weekly.
  • •Underscore Media is set to launch ahead of the NFL season.
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Sports media reporter Jimmy Traina announced last week that he would be leaving Sports Illustrated after more than two decades with the publication. Traina is joining Underscore Media, where he will host podcasts, write newsletters, and continue to cover sports media from his fan-forward perspective. Speaking with John Ourand on Puck’s podcast The Varsity, Traina…

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