The Year in Sports

By John Feinstein

Published January 3, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Host Renee Montagne and Commentator John Feinstein talk about sports in 2002.

John Feinstein

Every week since 1988, Morning Edition listeners have tuned in to hear reports and commentaries on events such as the NBA Finals, Wimbledon, the NFL playoffs, the MLB All-Star game and the U.S. Open golf championship from award-winning author John Feinstein. He has also contributed to The Washington Post and Sporting News Radio since 1992, America Online since 2000 and Golf Digest and Gold World since 2003.

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