Dan Quinn acknowledges three empty press room seats for Washington Post reporters

The Washington Post has disbanded its sports department, leading to notable reactions from the sports community. Dan Quinn, head coach of the Washington Commanders, expressed his disappointment over the absence of The Post's reporters during a press conference, highlighting the newspaper's role in holding sports teams accountable. The Washington Post played a significant part in the ousting of former Commanders owner Daniel Snyder in 2023 and contributed to a federal investigation potentially linked to the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay in 2025. The closure of The Post's sports section raises concerns about the future of independent journalism in the sports industry, as fewer media outlets remain that are not influenced by corporate interests.