Michael Dickens

Each evening at 6:15 pm ET, I enjoy connecting with @nprscottsimon, who welcomes us via Twitter/Periscope for his half-hour salon, “Open Book.” On any given show, you might hear from @simonschamama @marinalsop @hbryant42 or @EmilyNemens + Q&A. My blog: tuesdaynightmemo.blogspot.com

Monday’s OOP at @CharlestonOpen features wild cards Sloane Stephens and Jennifer Brady in action as well as Alycia Parks and qualifier Donna Vekic as the main draw begins. 🎾 #tennis

@jackshafer @the_60s_at_60 Except for a remotely written Nats story by a new staffer, entire WaPo Sports section today is wire copy — and section has been devoid of sports columnists since Barry Svrluga signed off at the end of the Winter Olympics.

Wire service stories or reprints from other newspapers used to be Washington Post rarities. I count at least 17 in the Sunday Post.

@farhip @washingtonpost A lack of a dateline in the reporter’s story suggests she’s covering the opening series from home & is not in Chicago at Wrigley Field. Modern tech means being able to report remotely. Meanwhile, former WaPo Nats writer Spencer Nusbaum, now with The Athletic, is writing on site.

.@washingtonpost laid off its entire sports section in early February—then decided it needed reporters for local teams, like the Nats, and hired anew. Odd. washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/03…

@BenRothenberg I guess they want to start the men’s final on time at 3 pm in case there’s more rain? Very unfair to the women’s doubles finalists. What about the fans? 🎾 Do better! 🎾 #MiamiOpen

Women’s doubles final has been relocated to Grandstand…stadium court is nearly dry.

Could be a long day in Miami…

No. 50 Magda Linette of Poland has been forced to withdraw from #CharlestonOpen with a viral illness. A Qualifier/Lucky Loser to be determined will take her place in the main draw. “I’m sorry I have to withdraw as this is definitely one of my favorite tournaments.” 🎾 #tennis

@Bruce_Jenkins1 It makes no sense, that’s for sure! Then, let’s send the Giants to San Diego for three games and bring them right back home for a week. But definitely, a Sunday off in the first week of the season is just plain odd.

Nice MLB scheduling for a Sunday. Giants and Dodgers don't play.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her #MiamiOpen title and became the fifth woman to capture the Sunshine Double, winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back in the same year. Learn more, my @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis tennistourtalk.com/132062/sabalen…

The @CharlestonOpen doubles draw has been revealed. The top seeds are Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Zhang Shuai of China. Singles No. 1 singles seed Jessica Pegula will team with Asia Muhammad. 🎾 #tennis

Sunday’s @CharlestonOpen second-day singles qualifying draw order of play. 🎾 #tennis

The @CharlestonOpen main draw has been revealed. Current World No. 5 and defending champion Jessica Pegula is top seed followed by No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, No. 12 Belinda Bencic and No. 17 Iva Jovic. Main draw play begins Monday. 🎾 #tennis

World No. 6 Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from @CharlestonOpen in advance of this afternoon’s main draw ceremony, citing an injury suffered at the Miami Open.

Jiri Lehecka eased into his 1st ATP Masters 1000 final at the #MiamiOpen with his victory over Arthur Fils Friday afternoon. On Sunday, he will face Jannik Sinner, who won the other semifinal over Alexander Zverev. My @TennisTourTalk story. 🎾 #tennis tennistourtalk.com/132026/lehecka…

@thegymslam My pet peeve with ESPN is they typically talk over floor ex routines and the sound mix of the music is usually muddy. By comparison, the sound mix on the Big Ten Network is superior — very clear — and Olivia Karas knows not to talk over a Jordan Chiles perfect 10 routine!

real talk who is someone i can talk to about the production of gymnastics on espn this year and the mass regression of it

@plattMSP @unstadj I think what’s proving to be a game changer for many newspapers is providing a quality web presence where it can be a 24/7 news source for news. Before the fallout at WaPo, I often read a lot of sports features online a day or two before they found their home in the print.

It is amazing that the Strib is now the largest regional newspaper by circ outside the NY metro area but we should note this is PRINT only. My guess is the Strib is seeing a fairly big erosion of print since its move to Iowa printing and early deadlines, but the real key is total circ.

Saturday’s qualifying draw OOP at the @CharlestonOpen. 🎾 #tennis

The @CharlestonOpen qualifying draw has been released. Top seed is No. 108 Yuliia Starodubtseva 🇺🇦 The two-day, 24-player draw begins Saturday. Six players will advance to the main draw. Main draw play in the WTA 500 event on green clay commences Monday.

@KevG163 Jon Miller has been the San Francisco Giants radio play by play announcer since 1997 and still does a handful of Giants games on TV each season. He’s still at the top of his game. It was enjoyable to hear him on the radio last night during the Giants-Yankees season opener. ⚾️

I sure miss this dynamic duo on ESPN Jon Miller and Joe Morgan

@KyleBaileyClub When you’re seen only from the chest up on TV, I think you’ll be surprised by the number of anchors who wear jeans or shorts with their suit coat and tie. The sneakers are for comfort — especially if you’re standing on your feet a lot.

World No. 27 Emna Navarro has withdrawn from next week’s @CharlestonOpen, her hometown event, due to illness. She detailed her struggles in a social media post. Navarro is 4-9 this year after finishing 2025 ranked No. 15. Renata Zarazua replaces her in the main draw. 🎾 #tennis

@josemorgado Sinner and Tiafoe have had more rest since they played day session on Tuesday. It enables European TV audience to see Sinner in evening. I’m sure they wanted to sell more day session tickets, too.

Thursday OOP. Very surprised to see Sinner vs. Tiafoe at day session…