Maggie Hendricks
@maggiehendricks.bsky.social
Sometimes sports journo, sometimes comms pro, always a maker. Love Chicago. Probably making a Taskmaster or Murder, She Wrote joke. I won't answer any questions you can Google. I'm here for conversation, not debate. I mute whining about officials.
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Do not love how this industry has been shredded and remade into a teetering heap of gig work
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Do not love how this industry has been shredded and remade into a teetering heap of gig work
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
Freelancers fighting each other for a dwindling number of scraps, generational talent falling out of the ecosystem entirely, former staffers struggling while billionaires stuff their pockets
A fucking mess
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Sports coverage is more than scores. It’s about the people, politics and cultural factors that drive it. Sports journalism adds vivid color and context to these dynamics. Without it, every sports fan suffers. Some of the best sports journalism all-time came from WaPo. Inexcusable loss.
A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sports coverage is more than scores. It’s about the people, politics and cultural factors that drive it. Sports journalism adds vivid color and context to these dynamics. Without it, every sports fan suffers. Some of the best sports journalism all-time came from WaPo. Inexcusable loss.
This is going to be the first Olympics in 20 years I don't cover (feels pretty good, tbh) so here's a bunch of people you should follow for Olympic coverage. I'm sure I'll throw out some random posts about the Olympics, but that's about it.
In addition to the daily podcast, I will be posting my daily viewing guides here.
Plus, I will be sharing a ton of SI’s best Olympics coverage, along with stuff from other outlets.
And I’ve added a bunch of people to my Olympics starter pack: go.bsky.app/H39APXB
Plus, I will be sharing a ton of SI’s best Olympics coverage, along with stuff from other outlets.
And I’ve added a bunch of people to my Olympics starter pack: go.bsky.app/H39APXB
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
This is going to be the first Olympics in 20 years I don't cover (feels pretty good, tbh) so here's a bunch of people you should follow for Olympic coverage. I'm sure I'll throw out some random posts about the Olympics, but that's about it.
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Eternally Chicago-faced
February 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Eternally Chicago-faced
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If I had limitless money I would buy things and then make them noticeably better, mainly so people would praise me for it. I think it would be really easy to avoid making things noticeably worse, if I had limitless money
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
If I had limitless money I would buy things and then make them noticeably better, mainly so people would praise me for it. I think it would be really easy to avoid making things noticeably worse, if I had limitless money
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And the great unifying thread is always — ALWAYS — that the people in charge of figuring out how to make money never get held accountable for being bad at math and worse at business
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
And the great unifying thread is always — ALWAYS — that the people in charge of figuring out how to make money never get held accountable for being bad at math and worse at business
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it goes without saying but I don't think the 3rd richest person on the planet is destroying the prestige newspaper he bought because of the finances of the newspaper business
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
it goes without saying but I don't think the 3rd richest person on the planet is destroying the prestige newspaper he bought because of the finances of the newspaper business
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sports coverage is not about box scores anymore. it's about power and politics and corruption and sovereign wealth and real estate and the use of taxpayer money and the most publicized labor disputes in the country and yes, sometimes about ball go in hoop
WaPo's Matt Murray told staff the paper is shuttering sports, moving remaining staff to features, shrinking foreign coverage, restructuring metro, closing books coverage, suspending Post Reports podcast
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
There are so many top tier journalists from the WaPo that I think they could do it, but I'm also not mad at anyone who says f this industry after this.
I've told the Post Sports folks on bluesky that I'd happily pay twice the full Post subscription fee for a Defector-style site staffed by alums from Post Sports. Was the best sports section for many years, and I miss it terribly. Hopefully this frees them to do something like that
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
There are so many top tier journalists from the WaPo that I think they could do it, but I'm also not mad at anyone who says f this industry after this.
SHUTTERING SPORTS?
WaPo's Matt Murray told staff the paper is shuttering sports, moving remaining staff to features, shrinking foreign coverage, restructuring metro, closing books coverage, suspending Post Reports podcast
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
“Whole company now waiting for a live or die email” one staffer said
More in tonight’s Status
February 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
SHUTTERING SPORTS?
Keir Starmer is going to face more consequences for Epstein than Trump. It’s insane.
BREAKING: “Can the PM tell us did the official security vetting he received mention Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein?”
“Yes it did” Keir Starmer
PM confirms he was aware of Mandelson's ongoing friendship with Epstein before he was appointed Ambassador
“Yes it did” Keir Starmer
PM confirms he was aware of Mandelson's ongoing friendship with Epstein before he was appointed Ambassador
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Keir Starmer is going to face more consequences for Epstein than Trump. It’s insane.
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olympic curling starts today, that’s how they become rings
Two more days until the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympiad!
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
olympic curling starts today, that’s how they become rings
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you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
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I used to think gaining rights was like stepping on the rungs of a ladder, progress constantly ascending to something better. Smarter people told me it’s like swimming against a current. The moment you stop moving forward, the current drags you back.
February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I used to think gaining rights was like stepping on the rungs of a ladder, progress constantly ascending to something better. Smarter people told me it’s like swimming against a current. The moment you stop moving forward, the current drags you back.
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want to emphasize that this all started because a wellness guy from portland made a thread on twitter
NFLPA monitoring electromagnetic field situation at Super Bowl stadium due to player concerns reut.rs/3ZgbxiY
NFLPA monitoring electromagnetic field situation at Super Bowl stadium due to player concerns
NFL Players Association officials said on Tuesday that after players expressed concern they had started monitoring an issue related to electromagnetic interference (EMF) at Levi's Stadium, where the Super Bowl is set for Sunday.
reut.rs
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 AM
want to emphasize that this all started because a wellness guy from portland made a thread on twitter
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None of whom are out, root for women’s hockey instead, it’s gayer
Need a hot hockey fix after Heated Rivalry? Tune into the Olympics to root for the players of the U.S. men's national ice hockey team!
February 4, 2026 at 12:43 AM
None of whom are out, root for women’s hockey instead, it’s gayer
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The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
The WNBA’s insulting approach to CBA talks isn’t helping anyone
The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
nypost.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The WNBA showing up empty-handed to Monday’s meeting in New York was a slap in the face to players and fans.
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
My column: nypost.com/2026/02/03/s...
Can a woman not have hobbies
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Can a woman not have hobbies
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fun week to support, $5 for trade deadline blogs
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
fun week to support, $5 for trade deadline blogs
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body cameras for the ring
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 PM
body cameras for the ring
Athletes are NOT like us.
Lindsey Vonn says in press conference from Italy that she tore her ACL in a crash Friday — but aims to race in the Olympic downhill Sunday anyway. Said she skied today, and will wear a knee brace.
February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Athletes are NOT like us.
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Excellent picture chosen.
NEWS: The New York Giants are hiring Matt Nagy to be their next offensive coordinator, per source.
John Harbaugh has his new OC.
John Harbaugh has his new OC.
February 3, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Excellent picture chosen.
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When we stopped BIAD because we couldn’t financially sustain it, lots of people said they were sad and would miss us, despite barely acknowledging the podcast while we were doing the work. Now’s the chance to help bring the podcast back. Please share! And contribute if you can.
Our Kickstarter is live‼️
A new season of Burn It All Down is coming and we need your help to make it happen. Your support keeps independent, feminist sports media alive!
Learn more and support the campaign here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bur...
A new season of Burn It All Down is coming and we need your help to make it happen. Your support keeps independent, feminist sports media alive!
Learn more and support the campaign here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bur...
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
When we stopped BIAD because we couldn’t financially sustain it, lots of people said they were sad and would miss us, despite barely acknowledging the podcast while we were doing the work. Now’s the chance to help bring the podcast back. Please share! And contribute if you can.