Cindy Boren
@cindyboren.bsky.social
I no longer work in sports at the Washington Post, but it turns out I still have a lot to say about athletics.
It’s my turn to announce my upcoming Washington Post departure. I’ve loved (almost) every minute of it and will remain on social media (say hi now and then, will ya) as I watch sports and go scorched earth on my memoir.
July 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s my turn to announce my upcoming Washington Post departure. I’ve loved (almost) every minute of it and will remain on social media (say hi now and then, will ya) as I watch sports and go scorched earth on my memoir.
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Climbing Everest in one week? It could happen thanks to xenon gas.
Four men court controversy with audacious plan to scale Everest in one week
The use of xenon gas may help cut the usual trip time from weeks to days. But not all members of the climbing community approve of the potentially speedy climb.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Climbing Everest in one week? It could happen thanks to xenon gas.
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We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
March 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We've heard concerning things about the Social Security Administration lately, so I decided to check for myself.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
SSA says Wednesday is the best day to call, so I called then.
Their system told me there would be a two-hour wait time, told me to call back, and then just hung up.
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The other app is down. You can follow all the Washington Commanders free agent moves here:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Commanders free agency: Tracking all of Washington’s signings
The Washington Commanders already agreed to trade for Deebo Samuel and retained veterans Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, Tress Way, Zane Gonzalez and John Bates.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The other app is down. You can follow all the Washington Commanders free agent moves here:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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As a hard-news journalist at The Washington Post, there's no shortage of important news to cover. I will keep digging in.
As I've stated before:
Nothing changes. We ask hard questions and hold those in power to account. That's the job, whether those in power like it or not.
As I've stated before:
Nothing changes. We ask hard questions and hold those in power to account. That's the job, whether those in power like it or not.
February 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As a hard-news journalist at The Washington Post, there's no shortage of important news to cover. I will keep digging in.
As I've stated before:
Nothing changes. We ask hard questions and hold those in power to account. That's the job, whether those in power like it or not.
As I've stated before:
Nothing changes. We ask hard questions and hold those in power to account. That's the job, whether those in power like it or not.
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Just a reminder that the opinion section is walled-off from the newsroom and is home to about a tenth of Post journalists. I have had so many conversations with folks who canceled their subs, urging them to reconsider and stressing that ownership doesn't interfere in newsroom. That's still true.
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Just a reminder that the opinion section is walled-off from the newsroom and is home to about a tenth of Post journalists. I have had so many conversations with folks who canceled their subs, urging them to reconsider and stressing that ownership doesn't interfere in newsroom. That's still true.
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The PGA Tour's proposed @pgatourus.bsky.social golf merger with the junky LIV @livgolfleague.bsky.social is not just a golf deal. It's a piece of laundry. So get some actual soap. My thoughts on the @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social brokered merger attempt. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Column | The PGA Tour’s thirst for Saudi money is as sad as LIV Golf’s product
As the Saudis sportswash their way through the world of golf, the PGA Tour could at least make them clean up their mess.
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February 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The PGA Tour's proposed @pgatourus.bsky.social golf merger with the junky LIV @livgolfleague.bsky.social is not just a golf deal. It's a piece of laundry. So get some actual soap. My thoughts on the @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social brokered merger attempt. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Brad Lord's Home Depot co-workers were like ‘Man, you look like a pretty physical guy. What do you do?’
“I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah. Well, I play baseball,’” Lord told them.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
“I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah. Well, I play baseball,’” Lord told them.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
After Home Depot stint, this prospect tries to get more done at Nats camp
This winter, Brad Lord was a Home Depot employee. At spring training with the Nationals, he’s a developmental success story.
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February 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Brad Lord's Home Depot co-workers were like ‘Man, you look like a pretty physical guy. What do you do?’
“I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah. Well, I play baseball,’” Lord told them.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
“I’m like, ‘Oh, yeah. Well, I play baseball,’” Lord told them.
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
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Leaders of the Social Security Administration had just opened an investigation into a career employee they believed was improperly sharing information with Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team when President Donald Trump elevated the employee this week to acting commissioner.
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s the acting Social Security commissioner.
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February 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Leaders of the Social Security Administration had just opened an investigation into a career employee they believed was improperly sharing information with Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team when President Donald Trump elevated the employee this week to acting commissioner.
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Here you go. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The billionaire’s DOGE team has launched an all-out assault on federal agencies, triggering numerous legal objections.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Here you go. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
U.S. government officials privately warn Musk’s blitz appears illegal
The billionaire’s DOGE team has launched an all-out assault on federal agencies, triggering numerous legal objections.
wapo.st
February 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This @washingtonpost.com story is so important that I'm gifting it. These people appear to be operating totally illegally and outside the Constitution -- and they know it. wapo.st/40LVERn
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Billionaire Elon Musk’s deputies have gained access to a sensitive Treasury Department system responsible for trillions of dollars in U.S. government payments after the administration ousted a top career official at the department. @jeffstein.bsky.social
Musk aides gain access to sensitive Treasury Department payment system
The access, granted by Scott Bessent, Trump’s newly confirmed treasury secretary, comes after the ousting of the agency’s top career official.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Billionaire Elon Musk’s deputies have gained access to a sensitive Treasury Department system responsible for trillions of dollars in U.S. government payments after the administration ousted a top career official at the department. @jeffstein.bsky.social
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A more comprehensive story is here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
January 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A more comprehensive story is here: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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SCOOP: The highest-ranking Treasury official is expected to depart soon after a clash w/ Elon Musk allies over their demands for access to a sensitive internal government payment system, sources say
System controls disbursement of trillions of dollars per yr
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
System controls disbursement of trillions of dollars per yr
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
A top Treasury career staffer is expected to depart. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
SCOOP: The highest-ranking Treasury official is expected to depart soon after a clash w/ Elon Musk allies over their demands for access to a sensitive internal government payment system, sources say
System controls disbursement of trillions of dollars per yr
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
System controls disbursement of trillions of dollars per yr
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Breaking news: A day before the midair crash in D.C., another jet was forced to abort its first landing at Reagan National Airport because of a helicopter.
Live updates: A day before D.C. plane crash, another jet landing at Reagan National had to ‘go-around’
The American Airlines plane operating as American Eagle Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Breaking news: A day before the midair crash in D.C., another jet was forced to abort its first landing at Reagan National Airport because of a helicopter.
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If you look at Heather Cox Richardson's letter today outlining the damage Trump II has done already you will note that 3 times she credits reporting in The Washington Post. For all of its dispiriting faults on the top, the paper still has scores of reporters doing essential & revelatory work.
January 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
If you look at Heather Cox Richardson's letter today outlining the damage Trump II has done already you will note that 3 times she credits reporting in The Washington Post. For all of its dispiriting faults on the top, the paper still has scores of reporters doing essential & revelatory work.
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“It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through, and I, above everybody else, realize how crazy it looks doing it. I’m aware,” Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez said about his routine and living with OCD. “But at the same time, you can’t help it.”
His OCD on full display, Zane Gonzalez still drilled the kick of his life
The Commanders place-kicker’s routine isn’t superstition — it’s obsessive compulsion, which he has dealt with since he was a kid.
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January 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
“It’s who I am, and it’s what I go through, and I, above everybody else, realize how crazy it looks doing it. I’m aware,” Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez said about his routine and living with OCD. “But at the same time, you can’t help it.”
Late night news … www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site
Passage of the legislation, which transfers the land to D.C. at no cost, is a tremendous win for Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), who has long sought to redevelop the site.
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December 21, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Late night news … www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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December 11, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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After Josh Allen’s touchdown run lifted the Bills, the Chiefs lost their chance at undefeated history. They’re after something bigger.
Read Sally Jenkins:
Read Sally Jenkins:
Column | The Chiefs might have needed a loss like this
After Josh Allen’s touchdown run lifted the Bills, the Chiefs lost their chance at undefeated history. They’re after something bigger.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:29 PM
After Josh Allen’s touchdown run lifted the Bills, the Chiefs lost their chance at undefeated history. They’re after something bigger.
Read Sally Jenkins:
Read Sally Jenkins:
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November 16, 2024 at 3:52 AM
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