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Tom Schad

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Colorado native, American U grad and ESPN reporter focusing on investigations, enterprise, etc. Email: tom.schad@espn.com | Signal: tschad.12

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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"A young man widely viewed as a notch above everybody else yearns to dwell amid everybody else. He's a personable guy uninterested in a personable persona." Terrific stuff from @chuckculpepper.bsky.social on Arch Manning and fame: www.espn.com/college-foot...
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How Arch Manning handles formidable fame
The Texas quarterback has been a name since he started high school. His also-famous grandfather had a little more time to adjust to the spotlight.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Authorities: 49ers owner Jed York identified himself as "Joe" in response to a prostitution ad, messaged fictitious prostitute 3 times prior to arrest: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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49ers owner Jed York contacted fictitious prostitution ad 3 times before arrest
49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym and responded multiple times to a fictitious ad for a prostitute prior to his arrest in Ohio over the weekend.
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Michael Rothstein @mikerothstein.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Multiple ex-NFL players and others were allegedly scammed out of money by an entrepreneur. Then, the entrepreneur ended up dead. Now it’s unclear how, or if, they might be able to recoup their money. That and more in my latest for ESPN:
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Ex-NFL players seek to recoup losses after alleged fraudster's death
Multiple former NFL players and others say they will continue trying to recoup their losses -- in some cases over $1 million -- after the death of a man they say defrauded them.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
News: The LA County Medical Examiner's Office announced that Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was caused by "the effects of heroin and cocaine." It's been ruled an accident.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Baby's Enthusiastic YES!
ALT: Baby's Enthusiastic YES!
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Tariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Trump called Infantino on Wednesday to get Balogun's red card lifted. Nice to ride alon with Tyler Pager on what will be seen (and is) in many parts as one of the biggest scandals in World Cup history. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...
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Trump Asked FIFA to Review Balogun’s Suspension. He Is Now Eligible to Play.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Remarkable work here from colleague Steve Fainaru, on exploitation within the youth soccer pipeline in Argentina: www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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The Dream Factory: Inside the 'cruel' system behind Argentina's soccer empire
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
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Chuck Culpepper @chuckculpepper.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As #CaboVerde -- #CapeVerde -- begins World Cup play today, TV rooms in New England will fill with nervousness, pride, wonder, singing, food -- all from a people I visited lately at various celebrations and homes, a people with stirring stories of life on this Earth. www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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The joy and wonder of Cabo Verde's unlikely World Cup journey
Searching for a lovable underdog to cheer for this World Cup? Look no further than Cabo Verde.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
The US has been great... though Paraguay has also been dreadful, to be fair. Undone by simple through balls time and again. Woefully out of sorts.
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Tariq Panja @tariqpanja.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
In his first interview since being kicked out of the US, FIFA referee Omar Artan tells’s the NYT’s Matt Bigg that the biggest dream of his professional life has been shattered. The World Cup ref was questioned for 11 hours, held in a cell and then dumped on a plane. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/w...
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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
At a loss for words, man. Howard was just the best.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
You might've seen the headlines about the quadruple amputee cornhole player who was charged with murder. Colleague Shwetha Surendran and I took a deeper look -- at how two lives, and a decadelong friendship, unraveled: www.espn.com/espn/story/_...
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How an amputee cornhole pro's friendship ended in a killing
One was a quadruple amputee and cornhole pro, the other a recent father. How did their friendship end in a killing?
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Former Alabama State guard CJ Hines has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in the NCAA point-shaving case, per court records. Hines is the 6th defendant out of 26 total) to formally plead guilty in the case.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Kalshi hasn't listed a market on the Kentucky Derby. Polymarket did, then took it down last week -- apparently at Churchill Downs' request. Why prediction markets might be staying away from horse racing: www.espn.com/espn/betting...
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Why prediction markets might be skipping the Kentucky Derby
Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
News: Marves Fairley has agreed in writing to plead guilty in the NCAA point-shaving case, per court doc. He'll be sentenced in New York, where he's been charged in connection with the alleged NBA gambling scheme. www.espn.com/mens-college...
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Key figure in alleged hoops gambling schemes to plead guilty
Marves Fairley, a Mississippi sports bettor, has agreed in writing to plead guilty to being one of the "fixers" in the NCAA point-shaving case in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Excited to get rolling today as a reporter on ESPN's investigative team. Still based in D.C. Still looking for compelling stories from any corner of the sports world. Reach out with ideas, tips, leaks, docs, gossip — or just to say hi! Email: tom.schad@espn.com Signal: tschad.12
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Incredibly grateful. And thrilled to continue working with so many brilliant colleagues from The Post. Onward!
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Jesse Dougherty @jessedougherty.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
On diapers, writing and baseball — from a new dad who can’t believe how lucky he is: open.substack.com/pub/colleges...
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Getting 'Em Next Time
On diapers, writing and baseball.
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Dan Steinberg @dcsportsbog.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The Athletic is hiring Barry Svrluga, Adam Kilgore, Candace Buckner, Ava Wallace, Spencer Nusbaum and Jason Murray www.nytco.com/press/the-at...
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The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company
We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
An aptly brilliant farewell from @barrysvrlugawp.bsky.social and WaPo Sports
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
There's no pressure in sports like Olympic figure skating pressure.
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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Commanders’ Dan Quinn leaves press conference seats empty for former Washington Post reporters
The relationship between the sports media and the people they cover is often construed as combative and adversarial. In reality, it’s a relationship, and one that can often be fulfilling and appreciated on both sides. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn held a press conference on Tuesday, but there were some noticeable absences in the Read more... The post Commanders’ Dan Quinn leaves press conference seats empty for former Washington Post reporters appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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Jesse Dougherty @jessedougherty.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
I have rebranded my free newsletter as By Jesse Dougherty. Consider it an open-ended thing, going with the post-layoff winds, starting ... uh ... now? More on that here. I'd love it if you subscribed (or stuck with it if you already do): collegesportsmoney.substack.com/p/rebrand
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Rebrand
This is the same newsletter except for the ways in which it is now different.
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Emily Giambalvo @emilygiam.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Do you sometimes watch the Winter Olympics and think ... who even does these sports? We analyzed the locations of more than 2,500 training facilities for Winter Olympic sports. Check to see what's near you — and which sports are hard to find. wapo.st/4qlkAKf
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Explore where Winter Olympic sports are most accessible across the U.S.
See which winter sport facilities are near you and if any Winter Olympians come from your state.
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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Will Lewis’s exit is long overdue. His legacy will be the attempted destruction of a great American journalism institution. But it's not too late to save The Post. Jeff Bezos must immediately rescind these layoffs or sell the paper to someone willing to invest in its future.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
🔥🔥🔥
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 05/02/2026
“We had the best writers in the country and did more with less, and we knew it with a swagger.” Sally Jenkins pays tribute to The Washington Post’s Sports section:
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The Sports Section With Swagger
My old corner of The Washington Post raised some of the best journalists in the business.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The Washington Post is shuttering its Sports section. As an employee, this is gutting. As a longtime reader, it is devastating. So much of what I learned and admired about sports journalism came from reading The Post. Working there was a dream. Just wish it would've lasted more than 5 months.
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Albert Samaha @samaha.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Here’s our story on the gambler accused of orchestrating one of the biggest matchfixing schemes in US history.  @postsports.bsky.social has long delivered some of the best sports reporting out there. I’m grateful to contribute to that legacy. #SaveThePost wapo.st/4tv5Co7
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‘Cashing all day’: The Instagram star accused of corrupting NCAA hoops
His social media is a flood of diamonds, celebrities and winning betting slips. His edge, prosecutors allege, was paying players to underperform.
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Jesse Dougherty @jessedougherty.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I went to the college Excel championships in Vegas, spending three days with people who REALLY love competitive spreadsheeting. Come along. Here's how that looked, sounded and felt: washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2026/college-excel-spreadsheet-championships/?itid=sf_sports_toptable_1_0
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Between the sheets at the college Excel championships
One of the most unusual — and fun — events in college sports is a high-stakes spreadsheeting competition in Las Vegas.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Person familiar confirms the following #Commanders coaches will not be back in 2026: -- Defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons -- Asst. LB coach Ryan Kerrigan -- Asst. DL coach Sharrif Floyd -- Player development coach Pete Ohnegian @aaronwilsonnfl.bsky.social was first.
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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
It is ridiculous that this has dragged on this long. But Jordan Chiles is one step closer to having the saga of her bronze medal from Paris resolved.
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Jordan Chiles appeal granted, CAS must re-hear case of bronze medal
Swiss Federal Tribunal grants Jordan Chiles appeal for bronze medal, sends case back to Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Washington Post Guild @postguild.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
#SaveThePost, Jeff Bezos.
This image shows a logo of The Washington Post Guild and our statement:

The Post Guild vehemently opposes any more cuts to the staff of The Washington Post. As we’ve seen in recent years, continuing to eliminate scores of workers who make this storied institution what it is only stands to weaken the newspaper, drive away readers and undercut The Post’s mission: to hold power to account without fear or favor and provide critical insight into communities across the region, country and world.

If Jeff Bezos no longer supports that mission, then The Post and its readers deserve a steward who does.

If you value The Post’s journalism and its renowned past — if you care about its future — we ask that you join us in our call to #SaveThePost.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
More on new #Commanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones: - First-time NFL DC, but with play-calling experience - Local guy (shoutout Bishop McNamara) - DB focus to complement Dan Quinn's expertise in DL Full story w/ @tashanreed.bsky.social: www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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Commanders set to hire Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
Jones, a key assistant under coordinator Brian Flores with the Minnesota Vikings, is in line to replace Joe Whitt Jr., who was fired this month.
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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Jones will be a first-time NFL defensive coordinator. He's been with the Vikings since 2022 and most recently served as a DC with LSU in 2021.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The Commanders are finalizing a deal to hire Daronte Jones as their next defensive coordinator, person familiar confirms. Believe ESPN was first.
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Paul Tenorio @paultenorio.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Grew up reading @postsports.bsky.social section every morning with my cereal. It inspired me to go into journalism. It was a dream to start my career there and to learn by working around the very best. I still read it every day and it continues to produce incredible work. #SaveThePost
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Andrew Golden @andrewgolden.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
People ask me what my favorite part of working at The Post is and I often tell them my granddad. A native Washingtonian, he’s an avid sports fan. When I was hired in 2021, it was a full-circle moment for my family. Serving local readers like him is a privilege. #SaveThePost
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Just wanted to take a minute, for no particular reason whatsoever, and celebrate some of the brilliant work that my @postsports.bsky.social colleagues have done in recent weeks. These stories take time and resources. They're also what make The Post so great. All gift links/free to read...
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Late to the party on this one, but can confirm Vikings defensive passing game coordinator Daronte Jones is interviewing today for the Commanders' DC vacancy. NFL Network was first. Jones is the ninth known candidate for the gig, but two (Flores/Gannon) are no longer in play.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/01/2026
Videos verified by The New York Times show the man federal agents shot and killed in Minneapolis on Saturday was holding a phone, not a gun, before the agents took him to the ground and shot him. At least 10 shots appear to have been fired within five seconds. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
In a screengrab from a video, Alex Jeffrey Pretti is seen holding a phone as agents approach him. A headline reads: "How Federal Agents Shot And Killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti, Moment by Moment." Credit: dangjessie, via Instagram
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Steelers DC Teryl Austin has interviewed for the Commanders' DC vacancy, person familiar confirms. @nickijhabvala.bsky.social was first. Won't find many candidates with more experience. Austin has spent 10 seasons as a DC in the NFL or college.
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Albert Samaha @samaha.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Breaking: FBI is investigating Colts owner Jim Irsay’s death & the doctor who oversaw his addition recovery treatment. In August, we reported that people close to Irsay were concerned about how much opioids & ketamine Dr. Harry Haroutunian was prescribing. wapo.st/4bIXfyv
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FBI is investigating the death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay
Irsay, who struggled with addiction, was receiving opioids and ketamine from a California recovery doctor, The Post reported over the summer.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Al Harris will interview for the Commanders' DC vacancy, person familiar confirms. ESPN first reported. Harris, who was on Dan Quinn's staff in Dallas, becomes the 6th known candidate for the gig. Joins Patrick Graham, Joe Cullen, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott and Jonathan Gannon.
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Emily Giambalvo @emilygiam.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Indiana football compiled a .384 winning percentage in the 25 seasons before this one. No national champion performed worse during the stretch preceding its title, according to a Washington Post analysis.
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Tashan Reed @tashanreed.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Stapleton has been on staff since 2024. Played a big role in the development of RT Josh Conerly Jr. this year.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The #Commanders are promoting Darnell Stapleton to offensive line coach and Shane Toub to assistant offensive line coach, person familiar confirms. ESPN first reported. Stapleton spent last season as asst. OL coach, while Toub was quality control.
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
With Sean McDermott reportedly out in Buffalo, this is officially the most chaotic coaching cycle in decades. The NFL hasn't had 10 head coaching vacancies in a single offseason since 2006.* (*This excludes internal succession plans, such as Bowles replacing Arians in TB.)
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Tom Schad @tomschad.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
More details and conceptual images of RFK 2.0, from a 35-page document that has been submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission for review.
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