Barbara Barker announces departure after extensive sports journalism career

Barbara Barker announces her departure from sports journalism after an extensive career, during which she covered significant events, including 13 U.S. Opens and 11 NBA Finals. She reflects on her experiences and thanks her editors, colleagues, and readers for their support throughout her career. Barker emphasizes her appreciation for the trust placed in her and the opportunities she had, even amid high-pressure situations. Her farewell comes as she expresses the need to move on from her current role.

• 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — It’s time to move on. Instead of summoning my inner …