John Feinstein

John Feinstein is the author of 42 books, 23 of them New York Times bestsellers. His 43rd book, "Game Changers," is due out in August.
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Lou Carnesecca was charming, self-deprecating and one heck of a coach

During the Big East’s glory days, Hall of Famer Lou Carnesecca remained one of a kind.

December 2, 2024
Lou Carnesecca is carried by his St. John's team after it beat Boston College in the 1983 Big East championship game. (G. Paul Burnett/AP)

Columbia’s Ivy League football title was 63 years in the making

Once an Ivy League doormat, Columbia earned a share of the championship this season — and a taste of history.

November 25, 2024
Columbia players celebrate after beating Cornell and clinching a tie for the Ivy League title. (Ron Blum/AP)

‘Not bad for a running back’: Lamar Jackson still proving his true worth

The Ravens quarterback, already a two-time league MVP, continues to prove anyone still doubtful of his abilities wrong with another remarkable season.

November 10, 2024
Lamar Jackson has piloted the Ravens to seven wins in eight games since an 0-2 start and is playing like a third NFL MVP is in reach.

Bob Costas thought he lost a step. He was still as good as it gets.

Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play. He will be missed.

November 6, 2024
Bob Costas spent decades in play-by-play booths, most memorably for Major League Baseball games. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP)

Tony Bennett’s retirement is a loss for Virginia and for college sports

Tony Bennett represented everything good about college basketball, and the sport will miss him dearly.

October 19, 2024

Curt Cignetti keeps it simple. What he’s done at Indiana is remarkable.

The straight-talking coach doesn’t over-complicate things, and in his first season in Bloomington, the Hoosiers are off to one of their best starts ever.

October 16, 2024
Curt Cignetti was convinced Indiana was sufficiently committed to building a winning football program.

Navy football is 4-0 and has a star quarterback to thank

Junior signal caller Blake Horvath is making big plays with both his arm and his legs, leading the Midshipmen to a perfect first month of the season.

September 29, 2024

Another surgery for Tiger Woods, who has earned the right to keep trying

Tiger Woods has earned the right to do what he wants with his life, even if it requires one back surgery after another.

September 17, 2024

Scottie Scheffler or Xander Schauffele? Golf’s impossible debate.

The PGA Tour's player of the year award is a referendum between Scottie Scheffler's bushel of wins and Xander Schauffele's two major victories.

September 4, 2024

The NCAA, flailing and futile, can’t stop looking foolish

New event in Las Vegas will offer players up to $2 million in NIL deals.

August 29, 2024
The NCAA has concerns about the Players Era men's basketball tournament in November. (Eric Gay/AP)