Tony Kornheiser, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 1997, began his professional writing career covering high school sports for Newsday from 1970 to 1976. He then joined The New York Times, where he contributed to their sports coverage between 1976 and 1979. In 1979, Kornheiser moved to The Washington Post, initially as a general assignment reporter for both the Style and Sports sections, before becoming a full-time sports columnist in 1984. He further expanded his contributions by writing columns for the Post’s Style Section starting in 1989 and also penned ‘Parting Shots’ for ESPN The Magazine from 1998 to 2000.

In October 2001, he partnered with Michael Wilbon to co-host ESPN’s highly popular ‘Pardon the Interruption,’ a daily sports debate program that quickly earned multiple Sports Emmy Awards for its innovative format. From 2006 to 2008, Kornheiser also served as a color analyst for ‘Monday Night Football,’ one of the most-watched programs in sports television. During this period, he accepted a buyout from The Washington Post in 2008, concluding a distinguished print career spanning nearly three decades. Following his departure from ‘Monday Night Football’ in 2009 due to travel limitations, Kornheiser continued his influential role in sports media.

Further solidifying his legacy in media, Kornheiser was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Binghamton University in 2017. In the same year, he shared the prestigious National Press Club’s 2017 Fourth Estate Award, recognizing a lifetime of contributions to journalism. Kornheiser remains a highly respected voice in sports and culture, continuing to engage audiences through his unique blend of insightful commentary and characteristic wit, making him a compelling and marketable talent across various platforms.