Candace Buckner

Washington, D.C.

Sports columnist focusing on how sports shape and illuminate our understanding of culture and society.

Education: University of Missouri

Since 2002, Candace Buckner has covered sports at various newspapers, including stops in Macon, Ga.; Kansas City, Mo.; Gary, Ind.; and Vancouver, Wash. Before joining The Post, Buckner was a sports reporter at the Indianapolis Star, where she earned Associated Press Sports Editors top 10 honors for feature writing and breaking news. Buckner is originally from St. Louis and attended the University of Missouri.
Latest from Candace Buckner

NFL stalwart D.J. Swearinger puts his ego aside in XFL comeback

Why is D.J. Swearinger playing for the D.C. Defenders in the XFL? Because he loves the game.

April 21, 2023

For the long-patient Ted Leonsis, finally a Ted Talk to remember

Ted Leonsis finally admits it: The woebegone, wandering Wizards need new blood in the worst way.

April 20, 2023

Magic Johnson could bring more than his smile to the Commanders

Josh Harris's group has an opportunity if it embraces the NBA great for his skill set, not just his celebrity.

April 16, 2023

The Timberwolves plain don’t like Rudy Gobert. Someone call HR.

A workplace drama gone wrong is ruining one NBA team's corporate culture right before the most important function of the year.

April 12, 2023

The Wizards’ year-end diagnosis: Fatal underachievement

The Wizards will end yet another season before the playoffs. It should’ve been different.

April 7, 2023

Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark and the moment we’ll all remember

With controversy, cringing and crossover cachet, women's basketball has arrived.

April 3, 2023

March Madness highlights: LSU claims first women’s national title with win over Iowa

Jasmine Carson and Alexis Morris powered the Tigers, led by Coach Kim Mulkey, to the program's first title in a game marred by questionable officiating.

April 2, 2023

March Madness highlights: Caitlin Clark and Iowa topple South Carolina, join LSU in title game

The Hawkeyes knocked off the previously undefeated Gamecocks and the Tigers ousted the Hokies in the women’s Final Four.

April 1, 2023

Mighty South Carolina built a new capital of women’s basketball

Maryland got in the path of South Carolina's ruthless hoops dynasty, which rolled on to yet another Final Four.

March 27, 2023

How to upset the nation’s biggest, baddest women’s basketball team

The second-seeded Terps will try to do what no team has done this year: beat No. 1 South Carolina.

March 26, 2023