Matt Bonesteel

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering breaking news

Education: George Washington University, BA in history and journalism

Matt Bonesteel spent the first 17 years of his Washington Post career writing and editing. In 2014, Bonesteel pivoted from the newspaper to online and now he blogs for the Early Lead and other Web-based products owned by The Post.
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Friends, family, teammates remember Gaudreau brothers at funeral

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were remembered fondly by speakers at their funeral in Pennsylvania.

September 9, 2024
Pallbearers carry the casket of Columbus Blue Jackets player Johnny Gaudreau into a Pennsylvania church for service in memory of him and his brother, Matthew.

College football on TV: Michigan-Texas sets the stage for a busy day

The Wolverines and Longhorns meet in a rare battle of nonconference blue bloods at the Big House.

September 7, 2024

How NFL reporters are working around Brazil’s ban on X

Journalists covering the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil who normally use X will have to pivot to other social media platforms.

September 6, 2024
A mural created by artist Crica featuring Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Packers quarterback Jordan Love adorns an apartment building in downtown São Paulo. Brazil welcomes the NFL on Friday amid a ban on X. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

College football best bets: Expect low scoring in Michigan-Texas

Michigan’s offense looked shaky in Week 1, which points to the under in Saturday’s showdown against Texas.

September 5, 2024
Coach Steve Sarkisian and Texas travel to the Big House for a game against Michigan on Saturday.

College football on TV: Georgia-Clemson, Notre Dame-Texas A&M are highlights

The college football season kicks off Saturday with a pair of marquee matchups between some of the sport’s blue bloods

August 31, 2024

What’s new in college football 2024: 12-team playoff, expanded conferences

Confused about the 2024 college football season? Here’s a look at the major changes that will take place.

August 30, 2024

College football best bets: Clemson is the pick against Georgia

Despite Coach Dabo Swinney’s disdain for the transfer portal, the Tigers should be able to keep it close against the top-ranked Bulldogs.

August 29, 2024

The PGA Tour Championship starting positions and scoring system, explained

The PGA Tour’s season-ending playoffs come down to the Tour Championship, which has a different format than other pro golf tournaments.

August 28, 2024

The ultimate college football streaming guide for the 2024 season

College football has undergone a lot of change recently — including how to watch games. Our handy guide can help you make some wise decisions about viewing.

August 23, 2024
Figuring out how to watch your favorite college players and teams — such as Carson Beck and Georgia — could be more complicated this season.

These three Premier League teams can topple Manchester City in 2024

Manchester City has won an unprecedented four straight Premier League titles, but its quest for five could face some challenges.

August 15, 2024
Pep Guardiola led Manchester City to its fourth straight Premier League title last season, but there are signs that its reign could be coming to an end.