Owen Krucoff
@owenkrucoff.bsky.social
Copy editor at the Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mizzou alum, DMV native
Past: Toledo Blade, Clarksburg (WV) Exponent Telegram, Washington Spirit, Bethesda Big Train and more
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Mizzou alum, DMV native
Past: Toledo Blade, Clarksburg (WV) Exponent Telegram, Washington Spirit, Bethesda Big Train and more
🥏
Some of my colleagues and I shared our thoughts on the end of @postsports.bsky.social
Matthew Kiewiet: "Instead of living in a community we share with our neighbors, friends and family, eventually we’ll just be in some place with other people around us, all on our own, trying to survive."
Matthew Kiewiet: "Instead of living in a community we share with our neighbors, friends and family, eventually we’ll just be in some place with other people around us, all on our own, trying to survive."
It is a summation of little niceties that give one a feeling of belonging. Take them away, and eventually that sense of place is gone.
Kiewiet: The Post killing its sports section provokes feelings of heartbreak and angst
It is a summation of little niceties that give one a feeling of belonging. Take them away, and eventually that sense of place is gone.
richmond.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Some of my colleagues and I shared our thoughts on the end of @postsports.bsky.social
Matthew Kiewiet: "Instead of living in a community we share with our neighbors, friends and family, eventually we’ll just be in some place with other people around us, all on our own, trying to survive."
Matthew Kiewiet: "Instead of living in a community we share with our neighbors, friends and family, eventually we’ll just be in some place with other people around us, all on our own, trying to survive."
Devastating news today. Reading the Washington Post sports section is what set me on the course for my entire life and career. It's been part of my daily routine since elementary school. This is an immense loss for the DMV and for the national sports community. (1/4)
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Devastating news today. Reading the Washington Post sports section is what set me on the course for my entire life and career. It's been part of my daily routine since elementary school. This is an immense loss for the DMV and for the national sports community. (1/4)
Reposted by Owen Krucoff
Crestfallen and f$&@ furious about the closure as we know it of @postsports.bsky.social by an indifferent, compromised owner and a failing publisher — a dept of Povich and Boswell, Wilbon and Kornheiser, Gildea and Sheinin, of poets, authors, Hall of Famers and Pulitzer finalists. A terrible day.
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Crestfallen and f$&@ furious about the closure as we know it of @postsports.bsky.social by an indifferent, compromised owner and a failing publisher — a dept of Povich and Boswell, Wilbon and Kornheiser, Gildea and Sheinin, of poets, authors, Hall of Famers and Pulitzer finalists. A terrible day.
VCU placed this 2-page ad in The Times-Dispatch today, and the TV broadcast showed the whole student section holding it up before tonight's rivalry game against Richmond. Love the creativity and that they put it in the actual paper instead of just printing it out.
January 28, 2026 at 12:08 AM
VCU placed this 2-page ad in The Times-Dispatch today, and the TV broadcast showed the whole student section holding it up before tonight's rivalry game against Richmond. Love the creativity and that they put it in the actual paper instead of just printing it out.
Extremely on brand that the only Winter Olympian from Bethesda is actually a swimmer who didn't take up his winter sport until a few years after college
January 27, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Extremely on brand that the only Winter Olympian from Bethesda is actually a swimmer who didn't take up his winter sport until a few years after college
Reposted by Owen Krucoff
Stadium news: The #Commanders have released conceptual renderings of their new stadium, the first since they hired HKS as their lead architect. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Stadium news: The #Commanders have released conceptual renderings of their new stadium, the first since they hired HKS as their lead architect. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
Reposted by Owen Krucoff
January 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Reposted by Owen Krucoff
The conversation and backlash to the conversation re: the Jacksonville Jaguars news conference revealed one thing: Sports journalists have a problem.
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Column | News conferences exist to inform fans. It’s too bad so many don’t get that.
The debate over a reporter’s actions after a Jacksonville Jaguars game reveals a troubling misunderstanding.
wapo.st
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
The conversation and backlash to the conversation re: the Jacksonville Jaguars news conference revealed one thing: Sports journalists have a problem.
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
Free & open link for all:
wapo.st/4sGqfgt
I love following non-revenue sports, and I'm a fan of both an SEC school and a Big Ten school. But I watch Mizzou teams way more often than Maryland teams because of this exact problem.
The Big Ten may be dominating college football but its streaming platform leaves a lot to be desired.
awfulannouncing.com/league-netwo...
awfulannouncing.com/league-netwo...
B1G+ streaming platform is holding the Big Ten back
The Big Ten's streaming platform, B1G+, does not provide value for fans in the way that other sports streamers do.
awfulannouncing.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
I love following non-revenue sports, and I'm a fan of both an SEC school and a Big Ten school. But I watch Mizzou teams way more often than Maryland teams because of this exact problem.
Reposted by Owen Krucoff
hello I am the CEO of the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. do i decide which teams are in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? no. do i negotiate the broadcast contract for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? Also no. Do I have to figure out where they will play the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? Not really. My salary is $800,000
January 10, 2026 at 12:48 AM
hello I am the CEO of the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. do i decide which teams are in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? no. do i negotiate the broadcast contract for the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? Also no. Do I have to figure out where they will play the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl? Not really. My salary is $800,000
When Maryland WBB hosts Wisconsin today, it will finally be the 1st meeting between Brenda Frese and former Mizzou coach Robin Pingeton as head coaches. Both grew up in the Cedar Rapids area and likely played against each other in high school, but the connections don't stop there:
December 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
When Maryland WBB hosts Wisconsin today, it will finally be the 1st meeting between Brenda Frese and former Mizzou coach Robin Pingeton as head coaches. Both grew up in the Cedar Rapids area and likely played against each other in high school, but the connections don't stop there:
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Bowls are silly -- and have been for some time. How much longer can they survive? From columnist @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social:
Column | With dumb names and no stakes, bowl games’ days are numbered
Bowl games, once considered rewards, are no longer worth the time for not only individual players but also full teams.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Bowls are silly -- and have been for some time. How much longer can they survive? From columnist @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social:
Excellent World Cup draw for the #USMNT. They just beat Australia and Paraguay in friendlies this fall, and they got one of the weaker UEFA playoff groups. Winning Group D is absolutely the target.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Excellent World Cup draw for the #USMNT. They just beat Australia and Paraguay in friendlies this fall, and they got one of the weaker UEFA playoff groups. Winning Group D is absolutely the target.
I believe the 2030 World Cup draw show is starting now so it can be done in time for that tournament
December 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I believe the 2030 World Cup draw show is starting now so it can be done in time for that tournament
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang notably sitting next to NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman at the World Cup draw...
NEW: The Spirit came up with a multi-million dollar offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league, which she was ready to accept. It was vetoed by NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, according to sources.
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Where's it leave negotiations? Great question. www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
NWSL commissioner rejects Spirit’s offer to keep Trinity Rodman in the league
According to sources, the NWSL Players Association has filed a grievance on Rodman’s behalf with the league.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang notably sitting next to NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman at the World Cup draw...
Donald Trump is expected to feature heavily in tomorrow's World Cup draw. It actually won't be his 1st soccer draw.
Trump was a guest for the 1992 English League Cup QF draw, where he even gave the USWNT an unprompted shoutout.
How times have changed...
youtu.be/RRMJ3ftUtnw?...
Trump was a guest for the 1992 English League Cup QF draw, where he even gave the USWNT an unprompted shoutout.
How times have changed...
youtu.be/RRMJ3ftUtnw?...
When Donald Trump met Saint and Greavsie
YouTube video by ITV News
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December 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Donald Trump is expected to feature heavily in tomorrow's World Cup draw. It actually won't be his 1st soccer draw.
Trump was a guest for the 1992 English League Cup QF draw, where he even gave the USWNT an unprompted shoutout.
How times have changed...
youtu.be/RRMJ3ftUtnw?...
Trump was a guest for the 1992 English League Cup QF draw, where he even gave the USWNT an unprompted shoutout.
How times have changed...
youtu.be/RRMJ3ftUtnw?...
The Breeze dominate the halftime scrimmage 6-0 over Philly. Lots of drops and overthrown passes by the Phoenix, who struggled with the longer dimensions of the NFL field.
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Breeze dominate the halftime scrimmage 6-0 over Philly. Lots of drops and overthrown passes by the Phoenix, who struggled with the longer dimensions of the NFL field.
At Northwest Stadium tonight where the DC Breeze are playing the Philadelphia Phoenix in an ultimate frisbee exhibition. (There is also an NFL football game being played before and after the frisbee game)
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
At Northwest Stadium tonight where the DC Breeze are playing the Philadelphia Phoenix in an ultimate frisbee exhibition. (There is also an NFL football game being played before and after the frisbee game)
Having the TBD teams in Pot 4 is a huge flaw that could easily be avoided if the playoffs took place before the draw like they used to. Instead, Pot 4 will have multiple teams that should really seeded higher. #USMNT experienced this in 2022 getting Wales from Pot 4.
FIFA has finalized World Cup draw pots and procedures. The news...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
⚽ All playoff teams in Pot 4
🇦🇷🇪🇸 top seeds to opposite sides of the bracket
🇺🇸 USMNT now knows the order of its group opponents: Pot 3 first, Pot 2 second, Pot 4 third
More @theathleticfc.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Having the TBD teams in Pot 4 is a huge flaw that could easily be avoided if the playoffs took place before the draw like they used to. Instead, Pot 4 will have multiple teams that should really seeded higher. #USMNT experienced this in 2022 getting Wales from Pot 4.
The Spirit had their GM leave abruptly early in the season, had their manager leave abruptly midseason, and still finished 2nd despite Trinity Rodman missing much of the season and the playoffs. Tough ending but lots of positives for next year, even if Rodman leaves.
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The Spirit had their GM leave abruptly early in the season, had their manager leave abruptly midseason, and still finished 2nd despite Trinity Rodman missing much of the season and the playoffs. Tough ending but lots of positives for next year, even if Rodman leaves.
The Spirit are up to 3.5 total games against Gotham so far this season without scoring once. Not an ideal championship game matchup for sure
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The Spirit are up to 3.5 total games against Gotham so far this season without scoring once. Not an ideal championship game matchup for sure
I'm sure there are reasons why it makes sense for the Commanders as a franchise to host an international game, but let's not pretend "a great fan opportunity" is one of them. DC fans will have 8 home games in 2026 while much of the NFC will have 9.
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I'm sure there are reasons why it makes sense for the Commanders as a franchise to host an international game, but let's not pretend "a great fan opportunity" is one of them. DC fans will have 8 home games in 2026 while much of the NFC will have 9.
It's special, all but unheard of really, for a 5-star basketball recruit to be playing public school ball in Montgomery County instead of for one of the many elite private school teams in the DMV. Even more special to see him moving on to College Park.
Five-star small forward Baba Oladotun commits to Maryland.
www.zagsblog.com/2025/11/19/f...
www.zagsblog.com/2025/11/19/f...
Five-star small forward Baba Oladotun commits to Maryland | Zagsblog
BY ADAM ZAGORIA Baba Oladotun, the five-star […]
www.zagsblog.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
It's special, all but unheard of really, for a 5-star basketball recruit to be playing public school ball in Montgomery County instead of for one of the many elite private school teams in the DMV. Even more special to see him moving on to College Park.
Great drama and history across Concacaf tonight. But Honduras is out on a goals scored tiebreaker compared to a team that played completely different opponents.
That's a bad system, and we're going to see it again next summer with 3rd-place teams at the World Cup.
That's a bad system, and we're going to see it again next summer with 3rd-place teams at the World Cup.
It's over!
🇵🇦 Panama returns to the World Cup after
🇨🇼 Curacao makes its first-ever World Cup to become the smallest nation ever to make the tournament
🇭🇹 Haiti returns for the first time since 1974 despite not being able to play at home.
🇯🇲🇸🇷 to the playoff!
🇵🇦 Panama returns to the World Cup after
🇨🇼 Curacao makes its first-ever World Cup to become the smallest nation ever to make the tournament
🇭🇹 Haiti returns for the first time since 1974 despite not being able to play at home.
🇯🇲🇸🇷 to the playoff!
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Great drama and history across Concacaf tonight. But Honduras is out on a goals scored tiebreaker compared to a team that played completely different opponents.
That's a bad system, and we're going to see it again next summer with 3rd-place teams at the World Cup.
That's a bad system, and we're going to see it again next summer with 3rd-place teams at the World Cup.