Cindy Boren

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering sports breaking news

Education: Southeast Missouri, BA in English and journalism

Cindy Boren spent most of her career in traditional sports journalism before becoming increasingly interested in digital publishing. She moved from an editing role in sports to writing about national sports stories, adding analysis and commentary, as founder of The Early Lead blog in 2010.
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At least 56 killed in crowd crush at soccer match in Guinea, officials say

An unknown number of others in the country’s largest southern city were injured when security tried to stop clashes over a disputed penalty,

December 2, 2024

Commanders vs. Titans highlights: Four big moments from Washington’s 42-19 win

The Commanders ended their three-game skid and head into their bye week on a positive note.

December 1, 2024

NHL analyst says he ‘took some, gave more’ in fight at restaurant

Paul Bissonnette, “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcaster, suffered minor injuries when he defended staff from angry patrons, six of whom were arrested.

November 26, 2024
Paul Bissonnette, who once played for the Phoenix Coyotes, got involved when staff at Houston's in Scottsdale, Arizona, were being harassed. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Arizona State, Oklahoma fans stormed the field. Neither game was over yet.

Big wins demand big celebrations — even if it meant the goal posts had to be put up again for one last play in Arizona State’s upset of BYU.

November 25, 2024
The goal posts came down at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, and hastily had to be put back up for one last play.

Pep Guardiola signs contract extension to stay with Manchester City

With Pep Guardiola as manager, Manchester City has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League title.

November 21, 2024
Trophies and championships have been a fixture of Pep Guardiola's tenure with Manchester City. (Lee Smith/Reuters File)

Rafael Nadal’s career comes to a close following Spain’s Davis Cup exit

Spain fell behind after Nadal lost the day’s opening match and could not recover to defeat the Netherlands in Tuesday’s quarterfinal matches.

November 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal acknowledges the crowd after losing his match against Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands. (Jorge Zapata/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb calls for curtains after losing TD catch in the sun

Team owner Jerry Jones won’t hear of it, even after his team fell to 3-6 with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

November 11, 2024

F1 drivers ask to be treated like adults after swearing punishments

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc recently were punished for profanity by the Federation Internationale Automobile.

November 7, 2024
Max Verstappen was told to do “work of public interest” in September because of his word choice in a news conference. (Miguel Schincariol/AFP via Getty Images)

How a college football player’s headstand sparked an NFL trend

Incarnate Word wide receiver Jalen Walthall became an overnight sensation with his headstand celebration after scoring a touchdown.

November 7, 2024

Jason Kelce reiterates his regret over repeating homophobic slur

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, now an ESPN broadcaster, smashed a fan’s phone at Penn State on Saturday.

November 6, 2024
“The thing I regret the most is saying that word,” Jason Kielce said during his podcast.