Barry Svrluga

Washington, D.C.

Sports columnist

Education: Duke University, BA in history

Barry Svrluga came to The Washington Post in 2003 after working at newspapers in Corning, N.Y.; Portland, Maine; and Raleigh, N.C. At those stops, he covered topics including NASCAR, high school lacrosse and the Final Four. At The Post, he has covered college basketball and football, the Washington Nationals, and the Redskins. He is a regular member of The Post's Olympics team, dating to the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, and he became a columnist for the Sports section in 2016.
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Latest from Barry Svrluga

As Black coaches fight for NFL jobs, Reggie Barlow turned to the XFL

Reggie Barlow built an XFL power with the D.C. Defenders. Will it get him an NFL job?

May 12, 2023

With slur, Bob Huggins showed what he thinks. No apology can change that.

West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins took us inside his thoughts, and there might be no going back.

May 10, 2023

Why are the Nats more competitive than expected? Your questions, answered.

Barry Svrluga answered your questions about the Nationals, Commanders, Wizards, Capitals and more.

May 9, 2023

Catch the ball, throw the ball: Nats finally following baseball’s truths

Washington's infield defense was once atrocious. Now, the routine plays are becoming, in fact, routine.

May 4, 2023

The Kuhls made it to MLB together. They’ll fight cancer the same way.

Chad and Amanda Kuhl are new in Washington. Give them a hand. They could use it.

May 3, 2023

Is Josiah Gray’s emergence with the Nationals for real? Your questions, answered.

Barry Svrluga answered your questions about the Commanders, Nationals and more.

May 2, 2023

From World Series hero to MLB’s worst, Patrick Corbin keeps taking the ball

For three-plus seasons, the Nationals left-hander has been MLB's worst starting pitcher. That's tough on everyone.

April 29, 2023

Ron Rivera’s first Washington draft pick is in limbo. Why trust his latest?

Ron Rivera declined Chase Young's fifth-year option, may have reached for Emmanuel Forbes, and started his Commanders audition with a bang.

April 28, 2023

For these rollicking Orioles, anything feels possible

The surging Baltimore Orioles have talent. They have fun. And they have a formula.

April 27, 2023

How will the latest MASN decision impact a Nationals sale? Your questions, answered.

Barry Svrluga answered your questions about the Commanders sale, the Nationals' slow start, the Capitals' coaching search and more.

April 25, 2023