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The District Standard launches to fill D.C. sports coverage gap

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

The District Standard launches to fill D.C. sports coverage gap

Summary

The District Standard, a new subscription-based sports website, launched on October 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The publication aims to address the void left by the Washington Post's shuttered sports desk, which occurred earlier this year. Founded by Marc Bluestein and play-by-play voice Bram Weinstein, the site will provide coverage for various local teams, employing 15 staffers including reporters for the Commanders, Capitals, Wizards, Nationals, and Maryland Terrapins. Subscriptions are priced at $7.99 monthly or $79 annually, with additional revenue streams from advertisements and events planned.

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By the Numbers

•The District Standard launched on October 27, 2026.
•Founded by Marc Bluestein and Bram Weinstein.
•Publication employs 15 reporters covering local teams.
•Monthly subscription costs $7.99, annual is $79.
•Addresses coverage gap after the Washington Post closed its sports desk.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — D.C. sports startup The District Standard launches following elimination of Washington Post sports desk

What they're saying

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Another publication is trying to fill the void left in Washington, D.C. sports coverage following the Washington Post‘s decision to shutter its sports desk earlier this year. Marc Bluestein, a longtime D.C.-based sports marketer, is teaming up with Washington Commanders play-by-play voice Bram Weinstein to launch The District Standard, a subscription-based sports website that will feature…
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