"On Wednesday morning, after weeks of rumors, Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray told his staff that the paper's sports section is effectively dead. 'We will be closing the Sports department in its current form," Murray said, as reported by WaPo columnist Barry Svrluga. (Svrluga was not included in the layoffs today; he will cover the Olympics from Italy.) The Post will still run features, but its regular Sports coverage - including beats for the Nationals, Wizards, and Capitals - will not continue."
"I was among the layoffs at @washingtonpost today. It has been an absolute dream to be a small part of this incredible team. Covering the Caps has been an honor; being a beat writer is an all-consuming thing that I love deeply. I hope I'll get to continue that in whatever is next - Bailey Johnson (@BaileyAJohnson_) February 4, 2026"
"Scott Allen, who has covered every DC team for over a decade, has also been laid off. Allen has been sharing classic WaPo sports pages for the last few days. Neil Greenberg, a former RMNBer who ran on the betting beat for the Post, says he is also among those whose positions were eliminated. "If any media outlet needs a data-driven sportswriter who can produce millions of page views let me know," Greenberg wrote on X. "March Madness is coming up.""
Washington Post closed its Sports department in its current form, ending regular beat coverage and eliminating dedicated beats for the Nationals, Wizards, and Capitals. The paper will continue to publish occasional features but not ongoing beat reporting. Multiple reporters and editors were laid off, including Bailey Johnson, Scott Allen, Neil Greenberg, Spencer Nusbaum, Sarah Larimer, and Sam Fortier. Bailey Johnson confirmed on X that she was among those laid off and did not travel with the Capitals to Philadelphia. Barry Svrluga remained on staff and will cover the Olympics from Italy. Staffing changes leave seasonal coverage gaps for upcoming events.
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