PHLY Lays Off Sports Media Staff

On Jan. 30, 2026, sports reporters Tyler Zulli and Rich Hofmann said they were let go from digital outlet PHLY, with Hofmann announcing plans to continue his newsletter independently. PHLY, which recently reported 40% year-over-year audience growth and 50,000 YouTube subscribers, has engaged in regular staff reshuffling since launch. The article frames the departures amid broader industry pressures such as AI-driven content proliferation and market saturation.
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