When did SB Nation launch and who created it?
SB Nation launched in July 2003 as a single blog named Athletics Nation. Tyler Bleszinski created the site to focus exclusively on the Oakland Athletics baseball team.
Questions about SB Nation
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who became CEO of Sports Blogs Inc in January 2009?
Jim Bankoff served as an advisor during venture rounds before becoming CEO in January 2009. The company headquarters sat in Washington, D.C. during those early years.
What happened with the Daniel Holtzclaw article published by SB Nation in February 2016?
The site published a lengthy profile of former police officer Daniel Holtzclaw that drew intense backlash from critics. Editors took down the story after Spencer Hall apologized for a complete breakdown of editorial process.
Which Jon Bois narrative series did SB Nation publish in July 2017?
Jon Bois published his serialized speculative fiction narrative 17776 through the platform in July 2017. A sequel called 20020 followed in 2020.
When did Vox Media shut down its podcast network and divest Outsports?
Vox Media shut down its podcast network in April 2024. The company divested Outsports to LGBT-oriented publisher Q Digital in March 2024.