Sally Jenkins
Sally Jenkins
Columnist

Sally Jenkins began her second stint at The Washington Post in 2000 after spending the previous decade working as a book author and as a magazine writer. She was named the nation’s top sports columnist in 2003 and 2010 by the Associated Press Sports Editors.

Jenkins is the author of nine books, three of which were New York Times bestsellers, most notably “It’s Not About the Bike” with Lance Armstrong. Her work has been featured in GQ and Sports Illustrated, and she has acted as a correspondent on CNBC as well as on NPR’s All Things Considered.

A native of Texas, Jenkins graduated from Stanford and lives in New York City.

Latest by Sally Jenkins

Four-team playoff isn’t the answer

Four-team playoff isn’t the answer

OPINION | A college football playoff sounds great; limiting it to certain conferences and playing it at bowl sites sounds familiar.

Goodell stays moves ahead

Goodell stays moves ahead

OPINION | Throughout a tumultuous year, NFL commish maintains legal upper hand and moral high ground, whether he deserves it or not.

OPINION | Holdsclaw fends off depression

OPINION | Holdsclaw fends off depression

Former Mystics standout Chamique Holdsclaw has emerged from struggles with depression as a stronger person eager to help others.

Trying to get into swing of things

Trying to get into swing of things

OPINION | For many professional golfers, swinging a club has become anything but carefree.