Tag: Washington Post

Play it Forward Summit discusses the press’ changing role in sports journalism

Compared to their peers across the world, American sports journalists have always enjoyed privileged—often guaranteed—access to the athletes they cover. The locker room interview, where players chat with reporters before or after stripping for the showers, is a peculiarly American phenomenon. Once upon a time, journalists even had an official role on the baseball field:… Read More

Journalist imprisoned in Iran given Hugo Shong Reporting on Asia Award

For the last 506 days, Washington Post Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian has been imprisoned in an Iranian jail, held on vague charges that include espionage. His employer, his family, and the international journalism community have condemned his imprisonment, contending that the charges are fabricated and his continued detention violates international law. He has now… Read More

Jason Rezaian to receive 2015 Hugo Shong Reporting on Asia Award