John Feinstein, an indefatigable sportswriter for The Washington Post and the author of more than 40 books, including the best sellers “A Season on the Brink” (1986) and “A Good Walk Spoiled ...

WASHINGTON — John Feinstein, one of the country's foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking "A Season on the Brink" about college ...

John Feinstein, Acclaimed Sports Columnist and Author, Dies at 69. The longtime Washington Post staffer wrote the best-sellers ‘A Season on the Brink’ and ‘A Good Walk Spoiled.’ ...

Feinstein, who later said the book sold two million copies, was no longer “just” a sports reporter.He became a nationally recognized author. A Season on the Brink led to ESPN appearances. His ...

Feinstein was comfortable writing about an array of sports, but he was best-known for his connection to college basketball because of his groundbreaking book “A Season on the Brink.” Feinstein ...

Feinstein is perhaps best known for 1986's "A Season on the Brink," which followed Bob Knight and the 1985-86 Indiana men's basketball team.

Robert Feinstein said he discovered John's body. Feinstein was a full-time reporter for The Washington Post from 1977 to 1991 and a commentator for outlets such as NPR, ESPN and the Golf Channel.

Feinstein's first book, "A Season on The Brink" came out in 1986 and chronicled Indiana University's men's basketball team's 1985-1986 season under the leadership of head coach Bobby Knight.

Among John Feinstein's books was "A Season on the Brink," which detailed a year in the life of then-Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight and his team.

"A Season on the Brink" is as much a part of Indiana Hoosiers sports lore as the candy-striped warm-up pants. It's also John Feinstein's legacy.

(AP) — John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of the Bobby Knight/IU basketball book “A Season on the Brink,” died unexpectedly Thursday. He was 69.