Candace Buckner

Washington, D.C.

Sports columnist focusing on how sports shape and illuminate our understanding of culture and society.

Education: University of Missouri

Since 2002, Candace Buckner has covered sports at various newspapers, including stops in Macon, Ga.; Kansas City, Mo.; Gary, Ind.; and Vancouver, Wash. Before joining The Post, Buckner was a sports reporter at the Indianapolis Star, where she earned Associated Press Sports Editors top 10 honors for feature writing and breaking news. Buckner is originally from St. Louis and attended the University of Missouri.
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Latest from Candace Buckner

The absolute definitive truth about the NFL playoffs (until next week)

Not sure what to make of this NFL season? You’re the only one.

January 18, 2024

America’s football obsession in one absurdly frigid night

When you need a football fix, frostbite and hypothermia don’t matter.

January 14, 2024

Josh Harris will finally have to make his first tough call in Washington

With the honeymoon ending, it’s on to the hard stuff. And for the first time, a true evaluation of who Josh Harris is as an NFL owner.

January 10, 2024

College Football Playoff highlights: Michigan beats Washington to claim national title

The top-ranked Wolverines claimed their first national title since 1997 with Monday night’s win over the No. 2 Huskies in Houston.

January 8, 2024

In the ruthless NFL, everyone is disposable. Everyone.

No one is safe from the NFL’s merciless march, not even a franchise quarterback.

January 6, 2024

Aaron Rodgers was a provocateur with a purpose. Now he’s just a troll.

Aaron Rodgers no longer sides with the masses who thought they had found a likable companion inside the mighty NFL. Maybe he never did.

January 4, 2024

The Commanders did Christmas Eve right and lost again. Bring on the Rockettes!

A rally nearly cost the Commanders some stature in the race for a high draft pick, but fortunately this brutal interlude of a season is nearly over.

December 24, 2023

Ja Morant returns to a hoops world eager to grant redemption

When we celebrate Ja Morant’s return, what are we celebrating?

December 20, 2023

Ted Leonsis makes wonderful promises. Ask D.C. what they’re worth.

The Wizards and Capitals owner didn’t get what he wanted, so he plans to take his teams and leave.

December 14, 2023

The NBA has been waiting for its next new thing. Enter Tyrese Haliburton.

Tyrese Haliburton is having a moment, and the NBA is only too happy to help it along.

December 13, 2023