Des Bieler

Washington, D.C.

Sports reporter covering national topics, as well as supporting coverage of D.C.-area teams

Education: McGill University, Virginia Commonwealth University

Des arrived at The Post in 1995 and served in a variety of departments and positions in the newsroom, including as a copy editor and a designer. In that time, he made regular contributions to the Sports section, including producing weekly features such as The Starting Lineup, Throwing It Out There, The Slant and NFL Gameday, before becoming a full-time sports writer in 2014. He is currently a staff writer in Sports, mainly covering topics of national interest, and he helps support coverage of local teams.
Latest from Des Bieler

Tyson Fury to face ex-UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in boxing match

The fight, which might not officially count toward either pugilist's career record, will be the first for Ngannou as a boxer.

July 11, 2023

Mikala Jones, surfing star known for visual artistry, dies at 44

The Hawaii-bred Jones, who shared mesmerizing images of himself inside churning barrel waves, died after a surfing accident off the coast of Indonesia.

July 11, 2023

Fugitive Chiefs superfan arrested, linked to string of bank robberies

Xaviar Babudar, a.k.a. “ChiefsAholic,” had been on the run from the law since allegedly removing an ankle monitor in March.

July 11, 2023

Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald over hazing allegations

Fitzgerald was initially suspended for two weeks without pay before additional allegations surfaced over the weekend.

July 10, 2023

John Berylson, U.S. owner of English club Millwall, dies in car crash

The American businessman reportedly lost control of a vehicle he was driving on July 4 in Massachusetts.

July 5, 2023

Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna takes plea deal, has child porn charges dropped

Jalen Kitna, the son of former NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was dismissed from Florida's program shortly after his November arrest.

July 5, 2023

Bob Baffert’s suspension by Churchill Downs is extended through 2024

Kentucky Derby officials described the famed horse trainer as a “threat to the safety and integrity of racing” at their tracks.

July 3, 2023

Rickie Fowler got his first win in years. Watching it live was a challenge.

After weather concerns led to an earlier final-round start at the Rocket Mortgage Classic than originally planned, CBS was unable to show it live.

July 2, 2023

J.J. Watt to join CVS … er, CBS as an NFL studio analyst

After an initial gaffe in announcing his new gig, Watt said he was excited to join the cast of “The NFL Today” and contribute across CBS Sports's platforms.

June 29, 2023

Yankees’ Domingo Germán throws first MLB perfect game in 11 years

Germán's perfect game was the fourth in Yankees history.

June 29, 2023