The Washington Post could shut down its entire sports section after management informed staffers that it was abruptly scrapping its planned coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics two weeks before the opening ceremony. 3 The Washington Post, the newspaper owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos (above), won’t be sending reporters to cover the Winter Olympics. 3 Rumors are rampant that the Washington Post may entirely shutter its sports section. Washington Post management has instituted layoffs and job cuts as the industry has seen radical change brought on by audience fragmentation and the rapid rise of new technologies. In 2024, the losses worsened significantly — with the Washington Post estimated to have been $100 million in the red for the year.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2026 01:19 UTC