John Feinstein, sports writer and author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball

John Feinstein, sports writer and author of 'A Season on the Brink,' dies at 69
FILE - Sports writer and author John Feinstein poses in Washington, Feb. 28, 2006. (AP Photo Caleb Jones, file)

Feinstein was comfortable writing fiction and nonfiction, and took on an array of sports, including golf and tennis, but he was known most for his connection to college basketball

(Image credit: CALEB JONES)