Dan Steinberg
@dcsportsbog.bsky.social
Managing editor, NFL, at The Athletic. Reach me at dsteinberg@theathletic.com.
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🚨The Banner announces coverage of Washington sports www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/ba...
The Banner announces coverage of Washington sports
The Banner will expand its sports coverage to include Washington, D.C., teams, Editor-in-Chief Audrey Cooper announced in an internal email to staff on Thursday.
www.thebanner.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
🚨The Banner announces coverage of Washington sports www.thebanner.com/banner-pr/ba...
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A quick 🧵: @51st.news wants to keep growing, and we need your help!
51st.news/the-51st-is-...
The Post's gutting showed us we can't trust a billionaire to do the right thing. If we want local news to survive, we need to help *build and sustain it*.
51st.news/the-51st-is-...
The Post's gutting showed us we can't trust a billionaire to do the right thing. If we want local news to survive, we need to help *build and sustain it*.
The 51st is expanding
D.C. needs more local journalists. You can help us hire them.
51st.news
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
A quick 🧵: @51st.news wants to keep growing, and we need your help!
51st.news/the-51st-is-...
The Post's gutting showed us we can't trust a billionaire to do the right thing. If we want local news to survive, we need to help *build and sustain it*.
51st.news/the-51st-is-...
The Post's gutting showed us we can't trust a billionaire to do the right thing. If we want local news to survive, we need to help *build and sustain it*.
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(Media) SCOOP: Weeks ago, the owner of the Washington City Paper had offered to purchase The Washington Post's sports and local sections, keeping their desks alive.
The Post reporters were laid off and the desks were shut down instead.
www.theverge.com/policy/87683...
The Post reporters were laid off and the desks were shut down instead.
www.theverge.com/policy/87683...
Bezos could have saved WaPo’s sports and local journalists. He laid them off instead.
“The equation isn’t adding up.”
www.theverge.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
(Media) SCOOP: Weeks ago, the owner of the Washington City Paper had offered to purchase The Washington Post's sports and local sections, keeping their desks alive.
The Post reporters were laid off and the desks were shut down instead.
www.theverge.com/policy/87683...
The Post reporters were laid off and the desks were shut down instead.
www.theverge.com/policy/87683...
“When the Nats won the World Series in 2019, there were no fewer than seven professional outlets that covered the team on a regular basis. For the last few days, that number has been reduced to one: MLB.com.”
Make it two https://natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to-nats-journal-0e3
Make it two https://natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to-nats-journal-0e3
Welcome to Nats Journal
Your new home for Washington Nationals news, analysis, podcasts and community
natsjournal.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“When the Nats won the World Series in 2019, there were no fewer than seven professional outlets that covered the team on a regular basis. For the last few days, that number has been reduced to one: MLB.com.”
Make it two https://natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to-nats-journal-0e3
Make it two https://natsjournal.com/p/welcome-to-nats-journal-0e3
Safety Julian Love clutched a Sierra Nevada pale ale and Nick Emmanwori looked at it, puzzled, before being informed it was a drink for old folks. “It really is,” said Love, who turns 28 next month. “It’s all they had left,” Love joked. (via @mikedugar.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Why the Seahawks’ defense knew it would overwhelm the Patriots: ‘We have too much for them’
Nick Emmanwori woke up Sunday morning thinking, "Yeah, we got this in the bag." Sunday night, he and his teammates proved him right.
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Safety Julian Love clutched a Sierra Nevada pale ale and Nick Emmanwori looked at it, puzzled, before being informed it was a drink for old folks. “It really is,” said Love, who turns 28 next month. “It’s all they had left,” Love joked. (via @mikedugar.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
This game rules go try it you will not be disappointed
Thx to @dcsportsbog.bsky.social for sending loads of new folks to Raddle.quest this morning!
February 7, 2026 at 3:36 PM
This game rules go try it you will not be disappointed
What did Sonny Jurgensen mean to D.C.? Let @davidaldridgedc explain
Sonny Jurgensen, in word and deed, was a majestic figure in Washington sports history
Virtually no one in the history of Washington, D.C. pro sports has had Sonny Jurgensen's mixture of electricity and personality.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
What did Sonny Jurgensen mean to D.C.? Let @davidaldridgedc explain
“When somebody says ‘analytics’ on TV, I just run to the bathroom to vomit. We’re relying on some numbers? Really? If you aren’t smart enough and prepared enough to make an educated decision on what to do, then you shouldn’t be there.” Mike Martz! www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
The decision that has divided football and could determine the Super Bowl
The analytics side is winning the raging debate, but former coach and innovator Mike Martz believes "there's a stupidity to it."
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
“When somebody says ‘analytics’ on TV, I just run to the bathroom to vomit. We’re relying on some numbers? Really? If you aren’t smart enough and prepared enough to make an educated decision on what to do, then you shouldn’t be there.” Mike Martz! www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
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The Washington Post ran a full-page letter to subscribers in today's print edition from exec editor Matt Murray stating that it is committed to sports and local coverage after laying off the vast majority of the staff on those desks
February 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The Washington Post ran a full-page letter to subscribers in today's print edition from exec editor Matt Murray stating that it is committed to sports and local coverage after laying off the vast majority of the staff on those desks
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Capitals coach Spencer Carbery began his media avail this morning by talking about beat writer @baileyannej.bsky.social
who was among those let go by the Washington Post yesterday when it eliminated its sports staff. Bailey was lone independent media member who traveled to Caps road games:
who was among those let go by the Washington Post yesterday when it eliminated its sports staff. Bailey was lone independent media member who traveled to Caps road games:
February 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery began his media avail this morning by talking about beat writer @baileyannej.bsky.social
who was among those let go by the Washington Post yesterday when it eliminated its sports staff. Bailey was lone independent media member who traveled to Caps road games:
who was among those let go by the Washington Post yesterday when it eliminated its sports staff. Bailey was lone independent media member who traveled to Caps road games:
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the shuttering of the post's high school sports coverage means no more all-met awards. absolute abdication of the role a local paper should play
February 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
the shuttering of the post's high school sports coverage means no more all-met awards. absolute abdication of the role a local paper should play
Anxious to read about the cultural and societal implications of this deal for the Wizards
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, The Athletic confirms.
February 4, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Anxious to read about the cultural and societal implications of this deal for the Wizards
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I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work.
But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.
I have printed out copies tho. Which is basically the only way to find my 2006 winter Olympics blog. Which really feels appropriate
A silly little story: 20 years ago the WaPo sent a big team to the Winter Olympics and that included Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog.bsky.social) who wrote the “Tales from Turin” blog, which was a thing of wonder and is now depressingly hard to find in the archives.
www.cjr.org/behind_the_n...
www.cjr.org/behind_the_n...
Dan Steinberg on Covering Curling, and How to Spot American Reporters in Turin
The Washington Post 's Olympics blogger chats about the convivial atmosphere at the Games' Media Center, the questionable importance of curling, and his Cheese Lovers Newsletter.
www.cjr.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I have printed out copies tho. Which is basically the only way to find my 2006 winter Olympics blog. Which really feels appropriate
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Simply crushed today for so many amazing and talented people at @postsports.bsky.social. Felt really fortunate to even be a part-time/occasional teammate there for the last decade.
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Simply crushed today for so many amazing and talented people at @postsports.bsky.social. Felt really fortunate to even be a part-time/occasional teammate there for the last decade.
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Not sure there are many people I've worked with who are more dedicated or have more integrity than Sarah. Just a world-class editor and human being.
It was such a joy to work in @postsports.bsky.social. Just an absolute gift. I was so so so lucky to have been a part of this place, and so so so lucky to work with these lovely, kind, clever, incredible people. This was the dream.
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
(uh also If you need an editor, please do holler.)
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Not sure there are many people I've worked with who are more dedicated or have more integrity than Sarah. Just a world-class editor and human being.
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The sports section basically taught me how to read growing up. Somehow, years later, they let me write in those pages. I’ll cherish that forever.
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The sports section basically taught me how to read growing up. Somehow, years later, they let me write in those pages. I’ll cherish that forever.
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I was laid off by The Washington Post today. This is gutting for our readers and our section, but I’m grateful for the 4 years I had to cover sports alongside friends and legends.
If you’re hiring or know of someone who is: spencernusbaum(at)gmail(dot)com
If you’re hiring or know of someone who is: spencernusbaum(at)gmail(dot)com
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I was laid off by The Washington Post today. This is gutting for our readers and our section, but I’m grateful for the 4 years I had to cover sports alongside friends and legends.
If you’re hiring or know of someone who is: spencernusbaum(at)gmail(dot)com
If you’re hiring or know of someone who is: spencernusbaum(at)gmail(dot)com
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Anyways, yeah. This is an incalculable loss for the region and sports journalism. It will be jarring to wake up in the morning — in one of the biggest metro areas in the country — and not have a sports section (and so many other great parts of The Post) to turn to.
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Anyways, yeah. This is an incalculable loss for the region and sports journalism. It will be jarring to wake up in the morning — in one of the biggest metro areas in the country — and not have a sports section (and so many other great parts of The Post) to turn to.
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… Povich, Solomon, Shapiro, Denlinger, Remnick, Wilbon, Kornheiser, Clarke, Reid, Goff, Rosenberg, Hamilton, Berko, Nichols, Friend, Bos, Sally, Babb, Brew, Maese, Frey, Maske, Buckner, Culpepper, Wise, Les, Sheinin, Feinstein and so many others that made it so unique and essential.
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
… Povich, Solomon, Shapiro, Denlinger, Remnick, Wilbon, Kornheiser, Clarke, Reid, Goff, Rosenberg, Hamilton, Berko, Nichols, Friend, Bos, Sally, Babb, Brew, Maese, Frey, Maske, Buckner, Culpepper, Wise, Les, Sheinin, Feinstein and so many others that made it so unique and essential.
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As someone who has subscribed, consumed, competed against, admired, and interned at the Washington Post sports section, I’m still in shock that the powers that be are *walking away* from a known, rabid, paying audience. Thinking foremost of all those affected today, even those who survived. But also
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
As someone who has subscribed, consumed, competed against, admired, and interned at the Washington Post sports section, I’m still in shock that the powers that be are *walking away* from a known, rabid, paying audience. Thinking foremost of all those affected today, even those who survived. But also
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Same here - in 53 years I've never lived in a house without a daily print Post subscription until now. @dcsportsbog.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Same here - in 53 years I've never lived in a house without a daily print Post subscription until now. @dcsportsbog.bsky.social
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My modest contributions to the Post are finished as well. Lot of editors to thank: @dcsportsbog.bsky.social, @mikehumeathletic.bsky.social, the late David Larimer, @jasonmurray.bsky.social, @greg-schimmel.bsky.social. Probably forgetting someone, and for that I apologize.
February 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
My modest contributions to the Post are finished as well. Lot of editors to thank: @dcsportsbog.bsky.social, @mikehumeathletic.bsky.social, the late David Larimer, @jasonmurray.bsky.social, @greg-schimmel.bsky.social. Probably forgetting someone, and for that I apologize.
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Well, turns out this was my last story for The Washington Post, 2,011 bylines later.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
I went to the college Excel championships in Vegas, spending three days with people who REALLY love competitive spreadsheeting.
Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0
Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0
Between the sheets at the college Excel championships
One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.
washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Well, turns out this was my last story for The Washington Post, 2,011 bylines later.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
For nine years, it was a dream in every sense of the word, no matter how many of the company's leaders tried to make it otherwise. Thanks for being part of the ride.
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I was among the many sports reporters laid off by The Washington Post today. Feeling a lot of gratitude for my time working for this paper.
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
February 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I was among the many sports reporters laid off by The Washington Post today. Feeling a lot of gratitude for my time working for this paper.
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!
Not looking back. Looking ahead to what’s next!