I was one of many "eliminated" from The Washington Post today 💔 It was my dream to work here and I'm so happy I was able to do that for the past nine years. I loved sharing my work with you guys and hope to do so wherever I land next.
Brianna Schroer
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senior designer @washingtonpost.com | mizzou grad
Designing sports has been the highlight of my time at The Washington Post and I would be devastated if I was no longer able to do that. It was my dream to work here and I've been lucky to do that for the past 9 years. I felt inspired to share some of my fav pages #SaveThePost
All of @postsports.bsky.social's pre-national title game coverage in one place, including work from Chuck Culpepper, @emilygiam.bsky.social, @benjstrauss.bsky.social, @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social, @briannaschroer.bsky.social + @samaha.bsky.social: collegesportsmoney.substack.com/p/cfp-title-...
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... read all about college football ahead of the national championship game.
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Such fun design by @briannaschroer.bsky.social, who did a lot of coding in two days to show how Indiana fans have texted each other — a lot of exclamation points, a lot of disbelief — before, during and after blowout wins over Alabama and Oregon: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...
Indiana football fans can’t believe this. Just look at their group chats.
The top-ranked Hoosiers have made a stunning run to the national championship game. As their text messages show, longtime fans sure are enjoying the ride.
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How America’s favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Post analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...
Americans can’t stop betting parlays. Sportbooks are cashing in.
As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.
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Follow the latest in Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s record with The Post’s updated tracker:
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: 5 left to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894. Amid his pursuit, here’s a closer look at his career highlights and milestones.
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The first game-winning buzzer-beater of this NCAA men's tournament came Sunday night, courtesy of Maryland star freshman Derik Queen. His layup in the final seconds gave the No. 4 Terps a 72-71 win over No. 12 Colorado State. They are headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.
50 games for 50 seasons. I’m so excited to share this project, which features iconic moments from Capitals history and fan-submitted memories that illustrate the bond the team has forged with its community over the past half-century. I hope you enjoy. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...
After 50 years of Caps hockey, what do fans hold on to? Pain. Joy. Comfort. Love.
As the Washington Capitals celebrate a milestone, The Post examines a team and its town with 50 games that have mattered — to the franchise and its fans.
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The Caps lost in overtime to the Ottawa Senators Thursday night, but Alex Ovechkin took another step toward history.
In today's @postsports.bsky.social: "The road to the NFC title game" poster page! You can also buy the poster on nice paper here: wapo.st/commanders
There are some stories, some days that just make you go: ‘THIS is why I went to journalism school!’ Ladies & gentlemen, this is that story, today is that day. I’ve ranked the #Commanders celebrity fans!!!! (great teamwork by @markselig.bsky.social & @briannaschroer.bsky.social) wapo.st/4hptl1Z
Column | Ranking the Washington Commanders’ celebrity fans
For celebrity-starved D.C., the Commanders are an A-list attraction. Just ask Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Durant and Taraji P. Henson.
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It’s NWSL championship weekend! Today’s front cover of @postsports.bsky.social gives you two good stories on the Spirit ahead of the final, with more still to come from both Kansas City and D.C. ⚽️
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When the NFL reached a settlement promising payouts for former players suffering from dementia and brain diseases linked to concussions, it was touted as a “landmark” agreement. But with strict guidelines and aggressive reviews, many former players have been denied. Including some who died with CTE.
The broken promises of the NFL concussion settlement
A ‘landmark’ settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But loopholes, aggressive reviews and a failed doctors network have led to denials for hundreds of players diagnosed with dementia, ...
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