The Washington Post eliminated its sports department on Wednesday, a process that will include laying off dozens of journalists and bringing to an end a storied section, which for decades boasted a devoted readership around the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and beyond. The move is part of a much larger swath of cuts across the newsroom and wider Post organization, impacting hundreds of employees. Advertisement“First, we will be closing the Sports department in its current form,” The Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, told the staff, according to Post columnist Barry Svrluga. Midway through 2025, the Post offered buyouts to the newsroom staff, which resulted in an exodus of talent. With Wednesday’s announcement, there would be no additional buyout offers — only the sudden elimination of a longtime institution for Washington, D.C., sports fans.
