Sports Illustrated held a special place in the world of sports news and entertainment, which is why the news that most staffers had been suddenly laid off was so stunning. 

With iconic covers and memorable in-depth stories – plus world-class journalists – people have raced for the latest edition since it first began as a weekly magazine in 1954. So where did the downfall begin? And what’s next … is it over?

'On Deadline' is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry. It's also produced by Joe Hiti, Christy Strawser, Bill Smee and Myron Kaplan. Sound engineering by Joe Hiti.