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Washington Post Abruptly Cancels Winter Olympics Coverage Weeks Before Games

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Jan 28, 2026
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2026 Winter Games to welcome more than 90 countries to Milan and Cortina |  abc10.com

The Washington Post abruptly tore up its plans to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics just weeks before the games begin in Italy, reshaping expectations for its sports reporting and newsroom priorities. According to industry reports, the decision reflects deepening financial and staffing pressures at the paper.

Staffers were blindsided when Managing Editor Ki…

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