Dave Sheinin
Dave Sheinin
Reporter

Dave Sheinin has been covering baseball and writing features and enterprise stories for The Washington Post since 1999. His work has been recognized with awards six times by the Associated Press Sports Editors, and in 2010 he received a first-place National Headliner Award for sportswriting for his season-long coverage of Stephen Strasburg’s rookie year. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he studied English and music and trained as an opera singer, he lives in Maryland with his wife and two daughters.

Latest by Dave Sheinin

RGIII’s father hopes Redskins pass ‘a lot’ more

RGIII’s father hopes Redskins pass ‘a lot’ more

Robert Griffin Jr. says his son and Redskins coaches want to have ‘a united community’ on the direction of the offense.

RGIII’s rehab is shrouded in secrecy

RGIII’s rehab is shrouded in secrecy

Redskins quarterback will be on hand this week as the team gathers for its first full offseason workouts.

Poll shows wide support for Jason Collins’ decision to come out

Poll shows wide support for Jason Collins’ decision to come out

Washington Post-ABC News poll says nearly 7 out of 10 Americans back NBA player’s announcement.

NBA’s Jason Collins says he’s gay

NBA’s Jason Collins says he’s gay

With announcement, journeyman center becomes first athlete from a major pro sports league to come out.