Renowned Sportswriter and Author John Feinstein Dies at 69

Feinstein, celebrated for his groundbreaking sports books and columns, passed away at his brother's home in Virginia; the cause of death remains unclear.

John Feinstein authored 48 books, including the bestseller 'A Season on the Brink,' which spent 17 weeks at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
He was a longtime columnist for The Washington Post, covering a variety of sports, with a particular focus on college basketball.
Feinstein's work earned him widespread acclaim, including induction into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame and the Curt Gowdy Media Award in 2013.
In addition to his writing, Feinstein was a frequent commentator on NPR, ESPN, and the Golf Channel, and hosted radio programs on Sirius XM.
His final column, published the same day as his passing, examined the career of Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo.

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