Matt Bonesteel

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering breaking news

Education: George Washington University, BA in history and journalism

Matt Bonesteel spent the first 17 years of his Washington Post career writing and editing. In 2014, Bonesteel pivoted from the newspaper to online and now he blogs for the Early Lead and other Web-based products owned by The Post.
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Latest from Matt Bonesteel

At the Australian Open, a tiebreaker for the ages

Anna Blinkova stuns Elena Rybakina after a record Australian Open tiebreaker that last 42 points.

January 18, 2024

Bills ask for help shoveling snow, and their fans are digging it

The Buffalo Bills and their fans are shoveling out their stadium ahead of Monday’s game against the Steelers.

January 15, 2024

Florida State football hit with NCAA sanctions over NIL violations

The NCAA says a Florida State football assistant violated NIL policy after facilitating meeting between a prospect and a NIL representative.

January 12, 2024

Nick Saban through the years: A timeline of his greatest hits

A look back at the defining moments of Nick Saban’s coaching career after he announced his retirement.

January 11, 2024

    Everything you need to know about the 2024 Australian Open

    The 2024 Grand Slam tennis season kicks off Saturday with the Australian Open. Here’s what you need to know.

    January 11, 2024

      The College Football Playoff championship games, ranked

      Where does Monday night’s Michigan-Washington game rank among the 10 College Football Playoff championship games?

      January 9, 2024

      Transfer portal tracker: The biggest names to watch

      Several high-profile quarterbacks headline the biggest movers in the transfer portal.

      January 9, 2024

      CFP national championship game best bets: Michigan should finish the job

      Michigan is favored against Washington in Monday’s national title game, and there’s a good reason for that.

      January 8, 2024

      Rory McIlroy says he regrets being so judgmental about LIV Golf

      Once one of LIV Golf’s most ardent critics, Rory McIlroy seems to be softening his stance about the breakaway circuit.

      January 4, 2024

      Felony charges against Jackson Mahomes dismissed in Kansas

      Jackson Mahomes, brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, will not face three felony charges over a February incident at a Kansas restaurant.

      January 3, 2024