Some personal news (as the social media cliche goes): I am leaving The Washington Post at the end of the month. It's already out there, so I will confirm what's below: I'm headed to @TheAthletic, where I'll start writing columns in January.

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... of sports opinion writing. I can't express how much it has meant to wear that WP jersey and do my best to live up to the standard. But the greatest blessing has been to work with an entire newsroom of gifted, collegial journalists who delight in the rigorous work that ...

I have so many emotions, but I'm thrilled for this new opportunity to work at The Athletic. I will write more about that at a later time. Right now, I just want to express gratitude to the Post for 10 amazing years. The tradition-rich role of Post columnist is the pinnacle ...

While Michael Jordan doles out his mystique in a calculated way, Tom Brady gives his away. Column by @JerryBrewer:

Column on today's NBA bombshell ... Every betting scandal is a chip off sports' most valuable asset: Integrity https://t.co/rvHyuThnIt

Feeling the nostalgia, big time. Wonder what my sons will think.

The honeymoon period is over for this new #Commanders regime, writes @JerryBrewer. "If the Commanders have been eating chocolate-covered strawberries and sipping champagne, well, now it’s time to banish someone to sleep on the couch."

@JerryBrewer @calvinwatkins @davidaldridgedc @tashanreed present and accounted for @NABJSports #WashingtonCommanders #DallasCowboys

Really enjoyed writing this one. On Cal Raleigh, his bootylicious nickname and 90s Seattle nostalgia giving way to a new era. And it's through the prism of one man who can speak to all of this: Sir Mix-a-Lot. https://t.co/zzTFi288Sy

Shohei Ohtani's 10 strikeouts and three home runs in chronological order

To avoid falling behind 3-0 in the ALCS, the Blue Jays were in survival mode last night. And that made it the perfect opportunity Shane Bieber to show he's still Shane Bieber. A column on his reclamation and the thundering bats that complemented him: https://t.co/FQDSG4nFOS

Incredible, tense game. My reflections below 👇🏾

The first five games of a season aren't enough to make a legend -- or guarantee a bust. So what should we make of Arch Manning, the recipient of ridiculous hype and now some overblown criticism? Read my thoughts here:

Finally, against a quality opponent on the road, these Commanders looked like a team with a playoff pedigree. Column by @JerryBrewer:

Napheesa Collier's bold statement calling out the WNBA and its leadership shouldn't come as a surprise. She’s become one of the more powerful figures in the league for quite a while. I explored how she came to find her voice in this piece.

See you in 2030. #RaiseHail

Pete Carroll builds joy on top of discipline. Jim Harbaugh builds discipline on top of joy. The coaches will tangle Monday night for the first time in more than a decade. @JerryBrewer checks in on the rivalry: