Jake Russell
@jakerussell.bsky.social
Washington Post multiplatform sports editor/sometimes sports writer/author of "100 Things Nationals Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die."
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I remember the old thehogs.net days when your mom would post about how you were gonna be a reporter someday, and you made it happen! Sports pages carry newspapers. Gutting the sports section would be a complete disaster
January 27, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I remember the old thehogs.net days when your mom would post about how you were gonna be a reporter someday, and you made it happen! Sports pages carry newspapers. Gutting the sports section would be a complete disaster
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The sports section at The Washington Post is one of the few remaining where the goal is to cover the whole of sports in the same way an organization covers news. And that is huge. If it is sabotaged, the sports ecosystem loses a huge chunk of serious reporting and meaningful commentary.
January 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The sports section at The Washington Post is one of the few remaining where the goal is to cover the whole of sports in the same way an organization covers news. And that is huge. If it is sabotaged, the sports ecosystem loses a huge chunk of serious reporting and meaningful commentary.
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Designing sports has been the highlight of my time at The Washington Post and I would be devastated if I was no longer able to do that. It was my dream to work here and I've been lucky to do that for the past 9 years.
I felt inspired to share some of my fav pages #SaveThePost
I felt inspired to share some of my fav pages #SaveThePost
January 26, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Designing sports has been the highlight of my time at The Washington Post and I would be devastated if I was no longer able to do that. It was my dream to work here and I've been lucky to do that for the past 9 years.
I felt inspired to share some of my fav pages #SaveThePost
I felt inspired to share some of my fav pages #SaveThePost
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He keeps every story I write in boxes in his home. He calls me to ask if I know when my stories make it on the front page of the sports section.
It’s an honor to be part of the @postsports.bsky.social team. Always have felt that way but especially today.
It’s an honor to be part of the @postsports.bsky.social team. Always have felt that way but especially today.
January 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
He keeps every story I write in boxes in his home. He calls me to ask if I know when my stories make it on the front page of the sports section.
It’s an honor to be part of the @postsports.bsky.social team. Always have felt that way but especially today.
It’s an honor to be part of the @postsports.bsky.social team. Always have felt that way but especially today.
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People ask me what my favorite part of working at The Post is and I often tell them my granddad. A native Washingtonian, he’s an avid sports fan. When I was hired in 2021, it was a full-circle moment for my family.
Serving local readers like him is a privilege. #SaveThePost
Serving local readers like him is a privilege. #SaveThePost
January 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
People ask me what my favorite part of working at The Post is and I often tell them my granddad. A native Washingtonian, he’s an avid sports fan. When I was hired in 2021, it was a full-circle moment for my family.
Serving local readers like him is a privilege. #SaveThePost
Serving local readers like him is a privilege. #SaveThePost
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Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
@postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks.
These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
Trinity Rodman on her new three-year deal with the Spirit: "I think it’s a monumental and game-changing moment right now."
Trinity Rodman gets new deal, stays with NWSL’s Washington Spirit
The forward, part of the USWNT’s “Triple Espresso” attacking trio, signs a three-year deal and becomes the first star signed under the NWSL’s new High Impact Player rule.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Trinity Rodman on her new three-year deal with the Spirit: "I think it’s a monumental and game-changing moment right now."
BREAKING: The Nationals are trading ace MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for five of Texas's top 18 prospects (as ranked by MLB Pipeline).
Nationals are finalizing deal to ship ace MacKenzie Gore to Rangers
Throughout the offseason, Nationals executives said they would be patient in allowing Gore’s market to develop, waiting for the right moment to strike.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:22 PM
BREAKING: The Nationals are trading ace MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for five of Texas's top 18 prospects (as ranked by MLB Pipeline).
The rise of Indiana Football is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.
From becoming the first FBS team to lose 700 games in 2022 to the first FBS team to go 16-0 since Yale in 1894, the Hoosiers' ascent, in its rapidity and dominance, is something to be studied for generations to come.
From becoming the first FBS team to lose 700 games in 2022 to the first FBS team to go 16-0 since Yale in 1894, the Hoosiers' ascent, in its rapidity and dominance, is something to be studied for generations to come.
Indiana fights off Miami, caps perfect season with national championship
The Hoosiers were among the least successful programs in major college football for generations. Now they are an undefeated national champion.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:20 AM
The rise of Indiana Football is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen.
From becoming the first FBS team to lose 700 games in 2022 to the first FBS team to go 16-0 since Yale in 1894, the Hoosiers' ascent, in its rapidity and dominance, is something to be studied for generations to come.
From becoming the first FBS team to lose 700 games in 2022 to the first FBS team to go 16-0 since Yale in 1894, the Hoosiers' ascent, in its rapidity and dominance, is something to be studied for generations to come.
RFK Stadium 1.0 today. (1 of 3)
January 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
RFK Stadium 1.0 today. (1 of 3)
NEW: The initial renderings of RFK Stadium 2.0 are here. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
January 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
NEW: The initial renderings of RFK Stadium 2.0 are here. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
The Nationals are leaving MASN to partner with MLB to broadcast their games in 2026 “in a move that ensures games will be available to in-market fans through streaming as well as via cable and satellite television.”
Nationals leave MASN, partner with MLB to broadcast games in 2026
Under a deal announced Wednesday, Nationals games will be available via streaming and on to-be-determined television networks this season.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Nationals are leaving MASN to partner with MLB to broadcast their games in 2026 “in a move that ensures games will be available to in-market fans through streaming as well as via cable and satellite television.”
The Commanders are making 30-year-old David Blough their new offensive coordinator.
Commanders go young, hire David Blough as their offensive coordinator
The 30-year-old has been on the team’s coaching staff for two seasons after a playing career that ended following the 2023 season.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:29 AM
The Commanders are making 30-year-old David Blough their new offensive coordinator.
BREAKING: The Wizards have acquired Trae Young from the Hawks.
Wizards to acquire Trae Young from Hawks for CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert
Young is a four-time all-star guard who has been the face of the franchise in Atlanta for nearly a decade.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:04 AM
BREAKING: The Wizards have acquired Trae Young from the Hawks.
The Ravens are now looking for their fourth head coach in franchise history.
Ravens, John Harbaugh part ways after 18 seasons
Harbaugh is out after 12 playoff appearances and one Super Bowl win.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The Ravens are now looking for their fourth head coach in franchise history.
The Commanders have moved on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
Kliff Kingsbury, Joe Whitt Jr. are out as Commanders coordinators
Washington is giving its coaching staff a major shake-up after finishing the season 5-12.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The Commanders have moved on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
In his first two trades as Nationals president of baseball operations, Paul Toboni has acquired the Nats' No. 2 (Harry Ford) and No. 5 (Luis Perales) prospects, as ranked by
@mlbpipeline.com.
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@mlbpipeline.com.
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Can confirm that the Nationals have completed a one-for-one trade, as @jeffpassanbot.bsky.social reported.
Nationals get RHP Luis Perales. Red Sox get LHP Jake Bennett.
Nationals get RHP Luis Perales. Red Sox get LHP Jake Bennett.
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
In his first two trades as Nationals president of baseball operations, Paul Toboni has acquired the Nats' No. 2 (Harry Ford) and No. 5 (Luis Perales) prospects, as ranked by
@mlbpipeline.com.
www.mlb.com/milb/prospec...
@mlbpipeline.com.
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With its win over Army, Navy secured consecutive 10-win campaigns for the first time in program history and won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in back-to-back seasons for the first time in 12 years.
Blake Horvath rallies Navy past Army and to another Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy
The Midshipmen’s record-setting senior quarterback comes through again, rallying Navy to a 17-16 win over Army in Baltimore.
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December 14, 2025 at 1:40 AM
With its win over Army, Navy secured consecutive 10-win campaigns for the first time in program history and won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in back-to-back seasons for the first time in 12 years.
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Baba Oladotun skipped a year of high school to graduate early, runs his daily training schedule & is staying home to play at Maryland next season. If it’s all happening too fast, Oladotun is too busy to think about slowing down. Having NBA dreams leaves little time to just be a kid. wapo.st/3XwtCby
His dream is to reach the NBA. That leaves little time to be a kid.
For Baba Oladotun, who skipped a year of high school to accelerate his basketball career, life revolves around a focused, “psycho” daily routine.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Baba Oladotun skipped a year of high school to graduate early, runs his daily training schedule & is staying home to play at Maryland next season. If it’s all happening too fast, Oladotun is too busy to think about slowing down. Having NBA dreams leaves little time to just be a kid. wapo.st/3XwtCby
Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson chose the Terrapins over South Carolina, Texas A&M, UCLA and USC.
"I never really wanted to follow a lot of other athletes; I always wanted to start a trend. I hope a lot of other athletes from the DMV, when they chose to go to school, it can be Maryland."
"I never really wanted to follow a lot of other athletes; I always wanted to start a trend. I hope a lot of other athletes from the DMV, when they chose to go to school, it can be Maryland."
Local track phenom Quincy Wilson signs with Maryland
The Bullis senior, an Olympic gold medalist and four-time All-Met Athlete of the Year selection, chose the Terps over South Carolina, USC, Texas A&M and UCLA.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson chose the Terrapins over South Carolina, Texas A&M, UCLA and USC.
"I never really wanted to follow a lot of other athletes; I always wanted to start a trend. I hope a lot of other athletes from the DMV, when they chose to go to school, it can be Maryland."
"I never really wanted to follow a lot of other athletes; I always wanted to start a trend. I hope a lot of other athletes from the DMV, when they chose to go to school, it can be Maryland."
The Washington Spirit fell in the NWSL final for the second year in a row, this time in a 1-0 loss to Gotham FC on Saturday.
Rose Lavelle powers Gotham to NWSL title as Spirit drops second straight final
The Washington Spirit lost, 1-0, to Gotham FC in the NWSL final Saturday night at PayPal Park, falling short in the title game for the second straight year.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The Washington Spirit fell in the NWSL final for the second year in a row, this time in a 1-0 loss to Gotham FC on Saturday.
Maryland five-star commit Baba Oladotun: “I remember going to games as a kid, watching Anthony Cowan Jr. and Melo Trimble and just wanting to be like these guys. It’s just surreal to be here and to have this opportunity right now.”
Local five-star Baba Oladotun commits to Maryland men’s basketball
The Blake senior, widely rated a top-10 prospect, chose the Terps over Arkansas, Georgetown and Kentucky. He is the program’s highest-ranked recruit in a decade.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Maryland five-star commit Baba Oladotun: “I remember going to games as a kid, watching Anthony Cowan Jr. and Melo Trimble and just wanting to be like these guys. It’s just surreal to be here and to have this opportunity right now.”
Navy has unveiled its uniform for the 2025 Army-Navy Game.
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Navy has unveiled its uniform for the 2025 Army-Navy Game.
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com
The uniform honors the 250th anniversary of the Navy. navy250uniform.com