Washington Post Axes Sports Department in Sweeping Layoffs

USThe paper has ‘grappled with financial challenges,’ its executive editor said.The Washington Post headquarters on K Street in Washington, in a file photo. Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty ImagesBill PanReporter2/4/2026|Updated: 2/4/20260:00The 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 PanReporterBill Pan is an Epoch Times reporter covering education issues and New York news.Author’s Selected ArticlesLawsuit Challenges Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa ProgramFeb 03, 2026Disney Parks Chief Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEOFeb 03, 2026US, India to Slash Tariffs Under New Trade Deal, Trump SaysFeb 02, 2026Judge Rules Out Death Penalty in Federal Case Against Luigi MangioneJan 30, 2026