Liz Clarke
Reporter

During her 13 years as a sportswriter for The Washington Post, Liz Clarke has covered the Washington Redskins, five Olympic Games, two World Cups and written extensively about college sports, tennis and auto racing. She currently covers Maryland basketball and tennis, as well as writes occasional sports features.

Before joining the Post in 1998, she worked as a sportswriter at USA Today, The Dallas Morning News and the Charlotte Observer. She has twice been honored as Motorsports Writer of the Year. And she is the author of the book, “One Helluva Ride: How NASCAR Swept the Nation.”

Latest by Liz Clarke

Tsonga returns to Citi Open field

Tsonga returns to Citi Open field

The hard-hitting Frenchman, No. 8 in the world, commits to play in Washington’s hard-court classic, which will feature several big names.

Oxbow pulls upset to win Preakness

Oxbow pulls upset to win Preakness

Oxbow and jockey Gary Stevens lead from start to finish to spoil the Triple Crown hopes of Derby winner Orb.

Is the Triple Crown schedule too compressed?

Is the Triple Crown schedule too compressed?

Some say it would help the horses if there were more time between the Derby, Preakness and Belmont.

Napravnik possesses the tools

Napravnik possesses the tools

Mylute jockey Rosie Napravnik looks to become the first woman to win the second jewel of the Triple Crown.