The Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands. The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday,

The Washington Post says one‑third of its workforce across all departments will be cut.

According to reports from journalists at the company, staff were notified of a company-wide meeting. After that meeting, journalists were notified by email whether their position was eliminated or not.

Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.

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The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff. For decades, the Post treated sports as a vital part of life in the District of Columbia, and some of the biggest names in sports writing either got their start at the Post or spent decades there.

The Washington Post cuts one-third of all staff across the company including "substantial newsroom reductions".

There are disturbing rumors about the Washington Post cutting their sports department which would be a real shame