The 35 editors and reporters currently working for the New York Times' sports desks will be retained. (Mark Lennihan / Associated Press)In another sign of a challenged media landscape, the New York Times announced Monday it is disbanding the newspaper's sports department, leaving the bulk of coverage to its digital site the Athletic. Online access to the Athletic is already available to New York Times digital subscribers. The New York Times had made similar reductions in its print sports coverage in recent years. The New York Times said the number of paid subscribers was more than 3 million in March, up from just over 1 million when the company purchased it last year.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 10, 2023 18:52 UTC