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Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs

Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs

Last updated: February 5, 2026 2:48 am
By Bill Pan
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The paper has ‘grappled with financial challenges,’ its executive editor said.

Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs

The Washington Post headquarters on K Street in Washington, in a file photo. Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images

Bill Pan

Bill Pan

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2/4/2026|Updated: 2/4/2026

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The Washington Post has eliminated its sports department as part of a sweeping cost-cutting effort at the newspaper.

The job cuts were announced the morning of Feb. 4 by the Post’s executive editor, Matt Murray, during a video call with employees.

Bill Pan

Bill Pan

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Bill Pan is an Epoch Times reporter covering education issues and New York news.

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