Quick Info
| Profession | Sports columnist and reporter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
Latest News about Candace Buckner
29/09/2026
Buckner continued writing on major WNBA storylines for The Athletic in 2026, including commentary on the league's growing off-court drama and public discourse around players and fan culture. Her work remained part of The Athletic's national sports coverage.
26/02/2026
Candace Buckner joined The Athletic as a national columnist after leaving The Washington Post. The move followed her recognition for award-winning sports commentary, including first place in the 2024 APSE contest in the Division A Columns category, where she became the first Black woman to receive that award.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Candace Buckner is an American sports journalist and columnist known for coverage and commentary on sports, race, gender, and social issues. |
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| Known For | Work at The Washington Post and The Athletic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University of Missouri |
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Career
| Overview | Has covered sports since 2002 for newspapers in Macon, Kansas City, Gary, Vancouver, and Indianapolis. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founded Sistas of Sports Journalism, a networking initiative for young Black women in sports journalism. | |
| 2. Has earned Associated Press Sports Editors honors for column writing. | |
| 3. Her work has been included in The Best American Sports Writing. | |
| 4. Was the first Black woman to receive first place in the 2024 APSE Columns category. |
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