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Andrew Alexander: Readers fume over latest Post errors

Washington Post Jan 2, 2009

Steve Klein said: Newspapers and quality control: a problem that isn't going to get better.

ombudsman, Andrew Alexander

From Len Shapiro: Many thanks and countless memories

Washington Post Dec 30, 2010

Steve Klein said: A treasured byline disappears from the Washington Post, and we are poorer for that.

Sports, sports journalism, washington post, Len Shapiro

Newsroom Innovation Leaders: The Sports Department

changingnewsroom.wordpress.com

Steve Klein said: Sports departments have traditionally been change agents in the newsroom.

Sports

Mickey Mantle: From golden god to alcoholic wreck

Salon Oct 8, 2010

Steve Klein said: Book review of Jane Leavy's biographry of Mickey Mantle, "The Last Boy."

book review, Mickey Mantle, Jane Leavy

Sal Bike Blog: The Last Lap

USA Today Oct 6, 2010

Steve Klein said: Sal Ruibal is leaving the USA Today sports department. Read about last lap (there).

cycling, Triple Crankset, Sal Ruibal

Under investigation, Armstrong stays in public

Associated Press Sep 20, 2010

Steve Klein said: If Lance is concerned about investigations, he isn't letting them slow him down.

Lance Armstrong, cycling, Triple Crankset

AWSM responds to NFL statement

AWSM Sep 17, 2010

Steve Klein said: AWSM on Jets locker room incident.

new york jets, AWSM

Book Review of "Carry the Rock" by Jay Jennings

NYTimes Sep 19, 2010

Steve Klein said: A town, a team, a dream deferred.

Sports, football, segregation, little rock

Lance Armstrong maintaining high public profile amid investigation

ESPN Sep 15, 2010

Steve Klein said: When it comes to the LifeStrong Foundation, Lance Armstrong remains high profile.

Lance Armstrong, cycling, Triple Crankset, Livestrong

Laurent Fignon, Tour De France Winner, Dies at 50

NY Times Aug 31, 2010

Steve Klein said: Samuel Abt remembers Laurent Fignon.

cycling, Triple Crankset, Laurent Fignon