From Washington Post sports writer/blogger Dan Steinberg's interview with Washingtonian.com:

I took an oath upon starting for the Post not to root for any sports teams. Frankly, I don't understand why the Post forbids us from giving even five cents to a political campaign but doesn't mind staffers who are blatant cheerleaders for various pro sports teams. But whatever--I don't make the rules; I just keep my own mind pure.