Deadspin Sold to Lineup Publishing, Entire Staff Laid Off

The sale follows a defamation lawsuit and controversy over a false accusation against a young Chiefs fan.

Deadspin, a sports blog known for its liberal activism, has been sold to European publisher Lineup Publishing, resulting in the layoff of its entire staff.
The sale and layoffs come after Deadspin faced backlash and a defamation lawsuit for falsely accusing a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing 'blackface' in a controversial article.
The new owners of Deadspin plan to rebuild the team and take a different editorial approach, aiming to be reverential to Deadspin's unique voice while altering its sports coverage.
G/O Media, Deadspin's former parent company, has been selling off assets and laying off staff across its portfolio as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations.
The defamation lawsuit filed by the family of the young Chiefs fan, Holden Armenta, is still ongoing, with the family seeking unspecified damages for the harm caused by the article.