Sports Illustrated's new publisher brings baggage

One of the largest publications in sports, Sports Illustrated, has announced a new publisher. It’s an interesting choice, and one could argue not the wisest given their new hire’s controversial past.

The editorial content of the magazine, now in its 65th year, will soon be controlled by Seattle-based digital media company Maven, with former Los Angeles Times publisher Ross Levinsohn being named CEO.

The appointment could be called into question considering that Levinsohn has a long history of making waves. A March 2018 NPR investigation found that Levinsohn frequently urged employers to hire h...