Roman Stubbs

Washington, D.C.

Sports reporter

Education: University of Montana, BA in history, print journalism

Roman Stubbs is a sports reporter for The Washington Post, focused on enterprise stories. Since joining the staff in 2012, he has covered a wide range of beats, including the youth sports industry, University of Maryland athletics and the Washington Capitals.
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Zak Brown, a self-made scrapper, has led McLaren to the cusp of an F1 title

McLaren needed a reboot. The bold moves of Brown, its CEO, have helped position it for a team championship.

November 29, 2024
With two races left, McLaren holds a slim lead over Ferrari in the standings.

Four U.S. Paralympians disciplined for online comments about teammate

Decorated swimmer Jessica Long was among those barred from the Closing Ceremonies in Paris after questioning the disabilities of fellow athlete.

September 17, 2024
Four U.S. swimmers were suspended from Closing Ceremonies in Paris as part of discipline handed out by the USOPC.

U.S. paracyclist wins lawsuit stemming from antitrust allegations

David Berling sued the International Paralympic Committee in 2023 over concerns that the organization creates uneven playing fields.

September 13, 2024
David Berling, shown at the 2021 U.S. Paralympic trials in Minneapolis, has argued that the International Paralympic Committee allows uneven playing fields. (David Berding/Getty Images)

An American wheelchair basketball legend delivered gold at final Paralympics

Steve Serio, described by his coach as “the heart and soul” of the United States wheelchair basketball team for over a decade, is leaving the sport on top of the world.

September 8, 2024
Steve Serio scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out eight assists in Team USA's gold medal win over Britain at the Paralympics on Saturday night in Paris.

At these Paralympics, quiet complaints have turned into loud grievances

With more media and a wider audience, contentious issues from classification protocols to cheating to transgender participation have been amplified.

September 6, 2024
Italy's Valentina Petrillo, a transgender Paralympian, has faced backlash over her participation.

Paralympics celebrate disability, but in Paris, access has been hit-or-miss

To learn what it was like to navigate Paris with a disability during the Paralympics, The Washington Post spent an afternoon with a fan who uses a wheelchair.

September 6, 2024
Spectators outside the Champ-de-Mars Arena, where the wheelchair rugby gold medal match was held Sept. 2. (Cyril Zannettacci/Agence VU for The Washington Post)

Paralympic swimmer wins gold after online backlash to her first medal

Amid controversy, Christie Raleigh Crossley says she has distanced herself from U.S. Paralympics Swimming and found refuge among athletes from other sports.

September 4, 2024
Christie Raleigh-Crossley greets supporters after winning a gold medal Tuesday.

The second-tallest man in the world is dominating the Paralympics

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani of Iran is 8-foot-1 and has been a force in the sitting volleyball tournament in Paris.

September 3, 2024
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani is a dominant force for Iran's sitting volleyball team at the Paralympics. (Avni Trivedi/AP)

Tatyana McFadden has made history on the track and shaped history off it

Twenty years after winning a lawsuit that led to legislation, the seven-time Paralympian remains a dedicated advocate.

September 1, 2024

Paralympian Nick Mayhugh needed a fresh start. He turned to Noah Lyles.

After spectacular success in Tokyo, the Paralympic track star found himself adrift. Joining the Olympic star’s training camp helped him find direction.

August 31, 2024
Nick Mayhugh turned to track only after soccer was dropped from the Tokyo Paralympics program.