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

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.

China’s activist lawyers

China’s activist lawyers

An impossibly gallant and brave profession.

OPINION | In the name of the father

OPINION | In the name of the father

OPINION | Robert Griffin III isn’t guaranteed success but his upbringing should help him cope with the challenges of the NFL.

Game 1 turns quickly for Capitals

Game 1 turns quickly for Capitals

OPINION | Ninety seconds. That was the difference in this grudging game between two seven-game survivors from the previous round.