Les Carpenter is a Sports Writer at The Washington Post. He specializes in covering major league sports, team sports, and sports business, with a keen focus on competitive sports and events. Les has been featured in various prominent publications, including Yahoo News, The Boston Globe, and The Australian Financial Review.
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Les Carpenter's coverage primarily focuses on sports, particularly the Olympics and related events. He also covers government announcements related to sports policies. If you're looking to reach out to him, consider offering insights or access related to Olympic events, policies affecting athletes (especially regarding Russian participation), or developments within the International Olympic Committee.
Given his focus on international sports and government announcements in relation to them, Les may be interested in expert commentary from individuals with direct knowledge of IOC decisions, global sporting event planning, or those who have been involved in shaping athletic policy at an international level.
If reaching out about a specific event such as the Winter Olympics or any updates concerning Russian athletes' participation at major games like Paris 2024, it might catch his attention.
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By: Les Carpenter
Washington’s first-round pick out of Ohio State displayed his preternatural ability and football smarts as rookies convened in Ashburn, Virginia.
The NFL schedule has been released, and the Commanders have a brutal first two months.
By: Les Carpenter
After an injury-plagued Year 2 letdown, Washington’s star quarterback has a new offensive coordinator and plenty to prove.
By: Les Carpenter
The Commanders’ star receiver acknowledged Tuesday that his holdout impacted young quarterback Jayden Daniels.
By: Les Carpenter
The great World Cup "debranding" led one stadium sponsor to look for creative ways to shine despite the blackout.
By: Les Carpenter
UFC insists Sunday’s event isn’t political, but politics — and the president — were difficult to ignore as fighters gathered in D.C.
GoPros, the accessory of choice for mountain bikers, skydivers and skiers, are changing how Washington’s coaches watch practices.
By: Les Carpenter
The UFC has packed many of the biggest arenas, but the card competitors wanted to be on most was the one with the worst conditions, the smallest crowd and huge logistical nightmares.
By: Les Carpenter
The former Ohio State linebacker will play a central role in Washington’s revamped defense.
By: Les Carpenter
The third-year quarterback is trying to put a disappointing second season behind him, and his demeanor in minicamp has led the rest of the team to feel more enthusiastic.
