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August 2024
- 29: Deion Sanders stirs up more mess and stamps Colorado football
- 22: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is the freak show we wish we could ignore
- 14: Noah Lyles speaks the truth, gets NBA and NFL stars in their feelings
- 07: Winter Olympics pale in comparison to diversity of Summer Olympics
July 2024
- 31: Team USA gymnast Frederick Richard was born for this moment
- 25: Global hoops on the come up, US Olympic geezers on the way out
- 18: Angel Reese has knack for double-doubles and upsetting racists
- 10: Simone Biles said it all in response to critique of Team USA
- 03: Gifts keep coming for college athletes, who can celebrate with weed
June 2024
- 28: Lakers do right by LeBron, drafting Bronny, which costs them nothing
- 27: With disinformation, sometimes it be your own people
- 21: There are reasons to love the Celtics, but not enough to squash our hate
- 20: Happy first day of summer!
- 19: Happy Juneteenth
- 12: The irrelevance of whether Jayson or Jaylen is Boston’s best player
- 10: Happy National Iced Tea Day!
- 05: WNBA discourse brims with racist and sexist craziness
- 05: Mainstream fame no longer necessary to sway consumers
May 2024
- 29: Still elite on fourth NBA team, Kyrie Irving finds happiness in Dallas
- 22: Stephen A. Smith assists those who threaten democracy
- 15: A’ja Wilson states the obvious and keeps it moving as Clark era begins
- 13: Shannon delivers healthy serving of truth in his beef with Shaq
- 08: ‘Ant-Man’ emerges as the new heir apparent to Air Jordan
- 01: Time’s up: OGs LeBron, Steph & KD have finally been run off the court
April 2024
- 24: Feeling some kind of way about Caitlin Clark? Consider the source.
- 17: WNBA rides the wave and takes center stage as it welcomes stars
- 12: O.J. epitomized ‘two Americas’ but denied reality until his historic trial
- 10: Starting with JuJu Watkins, women’s college hoops in good hands
- 03: Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark don’t need Cube’s ‘help’ to grow game
- 01: A Multidisciplinary Approach Transforming Student Experiences
March 2024
- 27: Here’s to Shedeur Sanders (or any player) flexing to dodge the draft
- 20: Russell Wilson, Justin Fields a potential win-win for the Steelers
- 13: As per usual, Staley keeps it classy while Mulkey keeps it trashy
- 11: Entering SWAC tourney, JSU has believers in Dawn Staley and AP poll
- 07: Imagining if top Black athletes shunned anti-DEI schools like Florida
- 06: NAIA’s lone Black woman commish leads rebrand to HBCU conference
February 2024
- 28: Cam Newton defied physics in Atlanta brawl at football tournament
- 26: Howard breaks the ice with the nation’s first HBCU figure skating team
- 23: Important for Black girls and women to fight like Coco Gauff
- 21: All-Star Game a waste while LeBron waits for Bronny
- 19: From first Black refs to All-Star Game, HBCUs a pipeline for NBA
- 14: MAGA is right for once — keep the Black national anthem out of sports
- 12: HBCU student Rajah Caruth signs deal to continue as NASCAR driver
- 09: Super Bowl or not, put some respect on Tank Younger’s name
- 07: NFL newsroom’s lack of Black journalists is still a big problem
- 07: Masterful marketing mandatory for Black theater pioneers
- 06: GW Alum Transforms Young Lives through International Travel
- 05: Virginia Union gets taste of NBA before All-Star Game’s HBCU Classic
- 02: Black History: Coach Prime’s impact on HBCUs
January 2024
- 31: No shade to Lamar (and every other QB), but Mahomes is No. 1
- 29: Dismissed for studying? FAMU bowling team in disarray
- 25: Giving Back to College and Community
- 25: Lions GM: From an HBCU to rental cars to brink of the Super Bowl
- 23: Howard players shoot hoops while studying for Ph.D. and law degree
- 17: ESPN’s Pat McAfee used MLK Day to show white privilege in full effect
- 16: New football coach continues the Houston Oilers-to-HBCUs pipeline
- 11: Lamar Jackson is focused on being a champion, ‘quarterbacky’ or not
- 08: Jackson State basketball teams handle Alcorn State counterparts
- 05: Weeks before benching, the disrespect of Russell Wilson was clear
- 03: Let FAMU coach hear only ‘thanks, congrats and best wishes’
December 2023
- 28: NFL player can be Simone Biles’ husband and just as much ‘the catch’
- 27: Morgan State wrestling is up and running after a 25-year hiatus
- 20: NFL and fans can blur true colors, but anti-Blackness shines through
- 18: Celebration Bowl crowns the Black champion but all HBCUs win
- 15: For HBCU champs, Celebration Bowl is clear winner vs. FCS playoffs
- 13: Celebration Bowl pits FAMU vs. Howard, starting with the announcers
- 11: HBCU coach explodes after fan directs racial slur at his player
- 06: Different choices, but same unselfish goal for Caleb and Shedeur
- 06: Meeting the growing need for multicultural stock photographs
- 04: FAMU beats Prairie View for its first SWAC championship
November 2023
- 29: Yes, Deion Sanders’ first season was a success and a failure
- 22: No matter the deal with Reese, no benefit of the doubt for Mulkey
- 20: Pine Bluff ends with stunning comeback against Texas Southern
- 17: Fate of Texas Southern coach in question as Pine Bluff visits for finale
- 15: How 2 Black NFL QBs are defying stereotypes and breaking molds
- 13: Virginia Union grounds and pounds Fayetteville State to win CIAA title
- 10: Va. Union looks to stop Fayetteville State’s bid to repeat in the CIAA
- 08: HBCU shine is cool, but we want that stolen money
- 06: Virginia Union beats archrival Virginia State for CIAA North title
- 03: Winless in the SWAC, Pine Bluff looks to get one at Prairie View
- 01: James Harden’s talent is the key, not hard work and good behavior
October 2023
- 30: Grambling keeps SWAC dreams alive with win over Bethune
- 27: Seeking strong stretch run, Grambling hosts struggling Bethune
- 25: LeBron not slowing down as he waits up for Bronny and Bryce
- 23: Alcorn State avoids misstep against Pine Bluff for share of first place
- 20: Alcorn State on upset alert as it heads to Pine Bluff
- 18: Shaq, A.I. and Angel Reese inspire us to keep climbing, period
- 16: Texas Southern spoils Bethune’s homecoming for first SWAC win
- 13: First conference win at stake as Bethune hosts Texas Southern
- 11: HBCU homecomings can be postponed but the spirit can’t be beat
- 09: Benedict delivers unusual rally to survive a scare from Miles
- 06: Discipline is key as Bama State hosts Bethune for homecoming
- 04: Simone Biles keeps raising the bar and leading the way in gymnastics
- 02: Alabama A&M treats record crowd to homecoming rout of Tuskegee
September 2023
- 29: Tuskegee looks to stay perfect and spoil Alabama A&M’s homecoming
- 27: Relax. A few losses won’t diminish Coach Prime’s shine
- 25: Grambling State uses ground game to pound Texas Southern
- 22: Grambling opens conference play by hosting Texas Southern
- 20: It’s hard to be a Black head football coach
- 18: Bowie State fends off Shaw in home opener of official new era
- 14: Football divides the sexes (and races), but women are making space
- 11: Tennessee State survives wild finish against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
- 08: TSU, Ark-Pine Bluff seek first victory in Southern Heritage Classic
- 06: Deion Sanders dismantles hypocrisy while leading CU out of the dark
- 04: Benedict College sends message with 52-0 rout of Shaw University
- 01: Mississippi Valley State, Central State, face off in Chicago Classic
August 2023
- 30: HBCU GO spotlights football season lineup with 3-hour Kickoff Show
- 23: Sha’Carri Richardson is role model who knows what to do
July 2023
- 19: USWNT has most Black Girl Magic it’s ever had in the World Cup
- 07: Ice Cube’s Big3 must prove relevance and interest regardless of NBA
June 2023
- 27: College basketball less relevant at NBA Draft but exploitive as ever
- 22: Zion Williamson, Jah Morant face crossroads as NBA Draft arrives
May 2023
- 25: Brittney Griner is free to sit or stand for the anthem. Because America
- 15: Ja Morant is crying out for help and doesn’t even know it
- 08: Deion wrong about NFL Draft, HBCUs – he’s proving it at Colorado
April 2023
- 28: NFL gambling suspensions offer a lesson in hypocrisy and overkill
- 25: LeBron James showed Dillion Brooks age ain’t nothing but a number
- 21: Don’t fault the NBA for trying to make Draymond Green act right
- 20: Too much drama in Brian Davis’ $7 billion bid for DC’s NFL team
- 13: WNBA Draft, NCAA tourney tell two tales about women’s hoops
- 10: Basketball is in a good place with NBA’s new labor deal
- 03: LSU vs. Iowa: The tale of two Americas
March 2023
- 31: This March Madness, the women’s tourney is must-see TV
- 29: NFL Media cuts Jim Trotter, who grilled Roger Goodell on diversity
- 24: Willis Reed’s inspirational moment was bigger than basketball
- 17: Women’s History: The only coach to lead an HBCU to the Final Four
- 13: Always the underdog, HBCUs represent the culture at March Madness
- 07: Facing duel emotions as the final lap gets closer
- 07: After a walk on the wild side, can Ja find the straight and narrow?
- 01: Alabama’s Brandon Miller should be benched for his role in homicide
February 2023
- 22: NBA trade requests are rare example of balance in American business
- 14: With two Super Bowl rings, Eric B. can’t get a shot at head coach?
- 13: Two historic QBs delivered Super Bowl performances for the ages
- 10: Black history haters just have to deal with this Super Bowl
- 08: GOAT or not, King James has scoring record, the crown jewel of feats
- 07: At day’s end, Kyrie’s trade request was smart business decision
- 01: Kareeem’s skyhook was virtually unstoppable, but never caught on
January 2023
- 31: Not standing still after all!
- 31: Pioneers paved road for a Super Bowl with two Black starting QBs
- 20: Here’s why Ed Reed’s tirade was out of line
- 09: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Twists, turns, setbacks, and false starts
- 07: Besides ‘thoughts and prayers’, the NFL should offer guaranteed deals
December 2022
- 29: How Pelé kicked off a soccer revolution in America
- 19: World Cup highlighted the best and worst, on and off the field
- 15: Brittney Griner, the WNBA and the NBA pay disparity, explained
- 13: Nonprofit hosts tournament to throw blows in the fight against racism
- 06: ‘Kaepernick & America’ shows unlikely path to a knee etched in history
- 05: Deion Sanders is not a sellout for going to Colorado
November 2022
October 2022
- 29: ‘Prime Time’ effect is real, but HBCU glory days aren’t returning
- 28: Athletes with common sense have no business with Ye and AB
- 19: Bubba Wallace’s suspension another lesson in a season full of them
- 14: Beware of coaches like Tommy Tuberville
- 12: Who is SWAC? The answer is obvious
- 09: Draymond Green punch adds plot twist to Warriors’ title defense
- 07: Seeing concussions can’t make football fans look away
- 04: Deion Sanders has been great; don’t let the glare ruin HBCU culture
September 2022
- 28: It’s understandable to think Favre is getting a pass from the media
- 23: ‘Consensual’ doesn’t always matter in workplace relationships
- 06: College and pro football are back, along with the conflicted emotions
- 01: An out-of-this-world writing assessment
August 2022
- 30: NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity weekend at Richmond an important step
- 30: BYU fan’s racial heckling deplorable, like those who failed to stop it
- 28: When it comes to transgender girls in sports, let them play
- 24: Here’s the problem with fake cotton in a Black Little Leaguer’s hair
- 12: Rajah Caruth is pursuing NASCAR via an unlikely path
- 09: Serena’s legacy extends well beyond the tennis court
- 02: NFL has only itself to blame for Deshaun Watson’s light punishment
- 01: Bill Russell was the GOAT, on and off the court
July 2022
- 28: Griner case parallels weed policies that harm Black people in the U.S.
- 14: LeBron shouldn’t have walked back comments on Griner and the U.S.
- 08: Grambling’s athletics department is the very definition of a ‘hot mess’
- 06: 65 years ago, Althea Gibson blazed a trail for everybody Black
- 05: When it comes to domestic violence, sports leagues need to do more
- 02: Sha’Carri Richardson still has to learn to deal with disappointment
- 01: Ain’t no shame in Kevin Durant’s request for a trade
June 2022
- 27: Who will take a chance on Kyrie?
- 10: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Alternate route ahead
- 10: Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns deserve all the smoke
- 08: LeBron James deserves his flowers now
- 02: Yes, I’m rooting for the Celtics. Blame Nia Long
May 2022
- 27: Caster Semenya should be free to be who she is
- 23: Calling a Black baseball player ‘Jackie’ is not a compliment
- 20: Victory by Air Jordan’s racing team is also a win for NASCAR
- 20: Saban should’ve kept Sanders’ name out of his mouth
- 13: Amateur athletes deserve to secure all the bags they can with NIL
- 12: How I became a Black NASCAR fan
April 2022
- 29: Raiders would be perfect fit for Kap. But will he get that chance?
- 26: What’s going on with Ben Simmons?
- 14: Don’t believe any whitewashed versions of Jackie Robinson
- 11: Tiger Woods won, even though he didn’t finish first
- 08: Cutting entire volleyball team is latest sign of Grambling losing it
- 05: Kareem vs. LeBron: Much ado about nothing
March 2022
- 30: NFL’s new mandate won’t stop owners’ racist hiring practices
- 26: Kyrie Irving is neither a victim nor a hero
- 22: Viral clip Ojabo’s injury shows the cold-blooded reality of the NFL
- 22: Watson’s $230 million contract just makes a bad situation worse
- 17: Is it finally over for Colin Kaepernick?
- 15: Welcome to March Madness, where players are still exploited
- 08: Calvin Ridley’s suspension for gambling highlights a bigger problem
- 07: What the WNBA’s chartered flights say about player treatment
- 03: As 75th anniversary of a milestone nears, MLB doesn’t seem to care
- 01: Grambling should’ve never hired Art Briles in the first place
February 2022
- 24: Skin color still matters, despite any denial
- 22: Build Skills and Boost Resume with Office Technology Program
- 17: The New York Renaissance: How the first Black-owned pro basketball team paved the way toward the NBA
- 15: Sha’Carri Richardson’s reaction is understandable
- 12: Despite the NFL’s problems, some of us can’t resist the Super Bowl
- 11: Roger Goodell wastes our time but didn’t disappoint his bosses
- 07: Preparing Students for Success in Business
- 04: Hey Jay-Z, are we still past kneeling?
- 03: A Black woman on the Supreme Court isn’t a problem; it fixes one
January 2022
- 26: The Baseball Hall of Fame is a joke without Barry Bonds
- 13: That one time Muhammad Ali talked a guy off a ledge
- 07: Big sigh as Antonio Brown and the NFL get what they deserve
- 06: A Winning Legacy for Competitive Esports
December 2021
- 27: Travis Hunter’s move to an HBCU is just the latest infuriating change
- 23: Performing Arts Medicine Clinic Helps Ballerina Return to ‘Nutcracker’ for Christmas
- 23: New Courses, Certification on the Menu for Hospitality and Culinary Programs
- 17: A Career in Accounting Rarely Follows 1-2-3
- 15: Can Black America Ever Welcome O.J. Simpson Back Home?
November 2021
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
- 31: FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Instills Confidence for Many
- 09: Back to School Tips for Parents and Students in Transition From Remote Learning to In-Person Learning
- 03: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Starting Feels Good, Finishing Feels Even Better
- 02: Lateasa’s Plea After COVID-19 Hospitalization
July 2021
- 31: BlackDoor Ventures Earns Certifications, Adds Services
- 29: How a Near-Death Experience with COVID-19 Changed Tara’s Outlook on the Vaccine
- 27: Nationally Ranked Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Get Life Back on Track for Jim After Complex Injury
June 2021
- 29: Two of DC’s brightest rising stars, REDWOOD & Ekep Nkwelle, join forces to drop a blazing hot single for summer, ‘Dub’
- 24: How Parents Can Help Their Children Become Safe Young Drivers
- 21: NESSA’S NOTIONS: No half stepping … and no step skipping
May 2021
April 2021
- 28: NESSA’S NOTIONS: When it’s time, we must loosen and let go
- 12: NESSA’S NOTIONS: We think we can; ergo, ego
March 2021
- 11: Rising star musician/producer REDWOOD drops new single, ‘Justcuz’
- 09: NESSA’S NOTIONS: As easy as 1, 2, you must be kidding!
February 2021
December 2020
- 28: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Words go deeper as actions
- 04: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Take your medicine and get better
November 2020
- 26: NESSA’S NOTIONS: An Attitude of Gratitude
- 16: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Got discipline? Likely more than you think
- 14: Atrium Health’s Dr. Joseph Hsu, a Veteran and West Point Grad, Joins Carolina Panthers’ ‘Salute to Service’
- 09: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Help Wanted … Needed … and Appreciated
- 02: NESSA’S NOTIONS: Light bulbs going off, left and right
October 2020
July 2020
June 2020
- 15: How Obama’s Presidency Highlighted the Value of Distinct Differences
- 10: Sports and the National Anthem … Oh Say Can We Stop? Please?
- 08: Americans Are United by Our Love-Hate Relationship With America
- 03: Russian Instigators No Match for American Transgressors
December 2019
- 31: Peace and blessings after decade of TWT columns
- 25: Flood’s letter 50 years ago planted seeds for much fruit today
- 23: Wade’s perspective on son is right one for sports, society
- 23: Division title for Washington might be nearer than it seems
- 19: No piece of the pie for college athletes, just the knife
- 16: History proves that grading QBs is more gamble than science
- 16: Meyer picks good week to see potential in the DC gig
- 11: Cheating Patriots, Astros, need to be sent a message
- 09: ‘Skins have more important goals than proving Haskins’ manhood
- 04: ‘Skins next coaching hire likely generic, not name brand
November 2019
- 27: Even fans of the ‘Skins (and Wizards) can be thankful
- 25: Legit concerns about Haskins, but his selfie isn’t one of them
- 24: Remainder of season just a series of referendums
- 21: Playing Nicholson yet another bad decision by ‘Skins
- 18: Kaepernick’s power move, NFL appeal, are matters of taste
- 17: Haskins’ home debut enough for hope, but not win
- 13: Suspicious motive for Kaepernick workout hangs on one answer
- 11: Don’t hold your breath waiting for smarter, wiser NCAA
- 07: Renowned Cafritz art collection on exhibit at Duke Ellington School
- 07: If the Nationals can only keep one, the choice is clear
- 04: Moving forward with Haskins as starter is the only rational move
October 2019
- 31: New York Jets rival ‘Skins in first-rate NFL dysfunction
- 29: Digitized strike zones can reduce umpire blunders
- 26: Astros use role reversal to pull off Game 3 victory
- 23: Smart, analytical Astros? How about dumb, caveman Astros
- 22: Having popularized tanking, Astros shouldn’t win another title
- 21: With ‘Skins’ season already a washout, 49ers enjoy pool party
- 17: Sports can make years in the wilderness perfectly okay
- 16: Melbourne Orchestra members to play with Ellington Orchestra
- 14: ‘Skins can anticipate much more McLaurin, if not many more wins
- 09: Draft another first-round QB if Haskins doesn’t start by Week 11
- 07: ‘Skins formula works for Allen, but everyone else is on their own
- 06: ‘Skins give dwindling fans few reasons to keep showing up
- 02: NLDS just another opportunity for Nats to keep fighting
September 2019
- 30: Nats’ wild-card game a hindrance before the hump
- 25: Nats’ wild card berth called for celebration, not moderation
- 24: Shouldn’t be much longer before we see what Haskins can do
- 23: Objections to trade requests only show selfishness on fans’ part
- 18: Offensive threats like Lamar Jackson make NFL life twice as nice
- 16: Bennett giveback cuts against coaching’s grain
- 15: Washington’s offensive malaise goes unabated against Dallas
- 12: Lawmakers finally see the light, try to right an NCAA wrong
- 09: Injury forces Gruden’s hand, not his heart, on Peterson
- 09: ‘Skins go halfway before Philly puts them in their place
- 05: MLB games on YouTube are nice, but far from enough
- 03: Poundings for paydays put college football in ugly spot
August 2019
- 29: NCAA hit Va. Tech lineman with low blow in transfer ruling
- 26: Luck seeks better place in life without football’s pain
- 21: DC Defenders, our new XFL team, is happily on the clock
- 19: Howard golf team was a shot that Steph Curry couldn’t resist
- 16: Patience with Haskins as starter could lead to big payoff later
- 15: Apolitical sports coverage doesn’t mix with social justice activism
- 13: No denying that climate for youth, pro sports is changing
- 08: NCAA’s new agent rules just another power play
- 06: Court of public opinion best venue for NFL judgment calls
- 01: Only slight disparity between two viral baseball brawls
July 2019
- 30: Gut decisions make NFL suspensions murky
- 25: Skins begin training camp with much to comprehend
- 22: Wizards leave shallow end for deep dive in new structure
- 18: Wizards’ Hachimura has roles, goals, beyond the court
- 16: Running with bulls constitutes bad look for Norman
- 11: Baseball’s problem isn’t the rash of homers. It’s everything else
- 09: Flexing new muscles, NBA stars take control of career paths
- 04: Rendon doesn’t ‘owe it’ to baseball to attend All-Star Game
- 02: Like modern society, NBA free agency is go, go, go
June 2019
- 27: Let’s just enjoy this QB competition as it plays out
- 24: MLB shouldn’t wait to extend safety efforts
- 19: Wizards’ looming decisions on Beal, GM, already look iffy
- 18: NBA fortunes changed in a blink for players, teams
- 13: Pressure to play, win, is ever-present part of pro sports
- 10: Santa Anita Park chooses dollars over horses
- 06: Holdout could bring end to Williams’ tenure in D.C.
- 04: Warriors more than just another pretty team
May 2019
- 29: Leonard’s stellar play talks him into ‘NBA’s best player’ conversation
- 27: Leonsis has two chances to make splash hire for Wizards
- 23: On Drake, Durant, Beal, and the NFL’s problem with weed
- 21: Ohio State sex abuse case adds young men to the mix
- 16: NBA’s new lottery format a winner, but don’t tell Knicks, Wizards
- 14: D.C. will be heavy lift for Haskins, next Wizards pick
- 09: Multiple choice, or all of the above, on Nats’ early-season struggles
- 07: No slight to others, but Warriors-Rockets has championship feel
- 02: All-natural Semenya asked to pay, despite no wrongdoing
April 2019
- 30: Nick Bosa puts sports and politics back in the mix
- 25: Destinations for Murray, Haskins make this NFL draft super intriguing
- 23: Going ‘next question’ shows lack of professionalism, ingenuity and class
- 18: Ban hockey fights or keep them, but don’t blame Ovi
- 16: Back on top, Tiger reminds us that wannabes need not apply
- 11: Magic did the Lakers – and himself – a favor by stepping down
- 08: Instead of rescuing the AAF, Dundon goes down as league’s killer
- 04: Having cast Grunfeld aside, Wizards await rescue leader
- 02: No hard feelings as Harper returns for first business trip
March 2019
- 29: Opening day aces create mutual feeling in opposing dugouts
- 28: Minus familiar face, Nats harbor same hopes and dreams
- 26: Gronkowski is irreplaceable and Rendon isn’t far behind
- 21: Trout, Murray and Harper don’t let money fool them
- 19: NCAA tourney a fun distraction amid multiple serious issues
- 14: Browns go from ragamuffins to royalty with touch from Dorsey
- 11: Siding with players should be your natural inclination
- 07: Prosecutors taking wrong approach in NCAA basketball probe
- 05: For Washington’s sake, better if Brown lands elsewhere
February 2019
- 28: Harper’s excellent adventure more like a bad horror movie
- 26: There’s no good reason to bar high school players from NBA draft
- 20: For football lovers, life is good with two new leagues
- 19: Manfred is joking with assertion that every team wants to win
- 14: Absence of reason is evident in reaction to Hunt signing
- 12: Enjoying football comes with a cost to all parties
- 07: With Wall’s fall, going down is the Wizards’ only way up
- 04: Super Bowl stinker exactly what the NFL deserved
January 2019
- 30: Anthony Davis’ trade request was the decent thing to do
- 29: Much respect for Tom Brady, but familiarity breeds contempt
- 23: Washington is ‘close’ like it’s ‘winning off the field’
- 22: Replays can’t solve everything, but something beats nothing
- 16: Kyler Murray situation is refreshing change of pace
- 15: Storylines for NFL’s final four will extend to Super Bowl
- 10: Ruling on Maori Davenport makes Alabama a national disgrace
- 07: Ravens decided to go all-or-nothing with Jackson
December 2018
- 31: Skins put ‘P’ in pointless and it’s not about Sunday
- 27: Mahomes is unbelievable, but NFL defenses aren’t dead just yet
- 19: For many, rooting for change beats rooting for wins
- 17: Quarterback position – and process – iffy in D.C.
- 13: A bum job to some, Maryland a plum job for Locksley
- 11: Washington’s NFL team has few rivals at what it does best
- 10: On afternoon worth punting, Tress Way stood out most
- 06: Washington should come clean on not calling Kaepernick
- 04: Class, character not necessarily linked to stay-or-go decisions
November 2018
- 29: Skins’ speedy dumpster-dive was sickening
- 27: Flacco or no Flacco, it’s Lamar Jackson time
- 22: Slow down on all the ‘new NFL’ talk
- 20: Condoleezza’s gender isn’t the problem, it’s her lack of credentials
- 18: Skins’ season, maybe Smith’s future, changes in a snap
- 15: The Warriors’ engine light is on
- 12: A lesson on fandom for Josh Norman
- 08: Brace for Harper departure; thank me later if he stays
- 06: Either the Wizards, their fans, or both might be crazy
- 05: Defense’s poor outing exposes Skins’ thin margin for error
- 01: Maryland reversed the call but the scorn still stands
October 2018
- 29: Classless Cleveland Cavaliers strike again
- 29: Skins’ play ‘perfect’ game against the Giants
- 25: In the NFL, scared money doesn’t make money
- 22: Skins defense finds comfort level as closers
- 22: Gruden needs more up his sleeve than A.P.
- 17: Wizards’ best shot in the Wall-Beal era has arrived
- 15: Protests by Tommie Smith, John Carlos still resonate 50 years later
- 15: Skins’ D responds against Panthers, team must overcome adversity
- 11: Misery loves company and Jay Gruden poised to join the list
- 09: UFC fracas won’t happen again, but it didn’t hurt, either
- 03: NCAA amateurism policies are the real federal fraud case
- 02: Next contracts for Bryce Harper, Le’Veon Bell keep us guessing
September 2018
- 27: NFL and youth football caught between a pillow and a soft place
- 24: Everything has changed forevermore, but he’s STILL Tiger Woods
- 23: Washington dials up some big plays for a quick change
- 19: Protect the quarterbacks, sure, but this is downright ridiculous
- 18: No shame in quitting, but Vontae Davis showed no class
- 16: Week 2 for the Skins exactly like Week 1 … meaningless
- 12: With Smith now at QB, Skins turn focus to football, not the contract
- 11: Skins must conserve the gem they found on clearance
- 05: Stand up, take a knee, stay in the tunnel, whatever; it’s time for football
- 03: If coaches don’t want QB controversies, they shouldn’t feed ’em
August 2018
- 29: Lunacy to consider 18-game seasons safer, unless …
- 28: Compared to player suspensions, Urban Meyer penalty is bad joke
- 23: ‘Curse of Strasburg’ looks like a thing, until proven otherwise
- 21: Armed with plenty of power, college athletes will flex it
- 15: No excuses at Maryland, just a whole lot of shame
- 13: Bame Durkin for Terps’ scandal, not disgruntled players and staffers
- 08: Aces made perfectly understandable – and human – decision
- 06: ‘Urban Liar Weiner’ guilty of issuing bad – and needless – falsehood
- 02: State your side in real time before old tweets define you
July 2018
- 30: Head, heart in battle as Nationals near gut-check decision
- 25: Flacco gives Ravens a reason to go slow with Jackson
- 23: Instead of protesting demonstrations, protest injustice
- 19: Terrell Owens, Hall of Famer, in a class by himself
- 17: Legalized sports betting carries consequences for everyone
- 12: Hands full and eyes wide open for Terps’ new AD
- 11: Harper-Nationals split might serve both parties’ best interests
- 04: Warriors make own breaks but none exist for the Nationals
- 02: LeBron to Lakers is win-win-win for him, them and the league
June 2018
- 28: Rivers a nice start but Wizards should boogie oogie oogie, too
- 26: Exciting and new reality for the Nationals
- 21: Unlike NFL, NBA Draft shows less is more
- 19: Memo to Wizards fan: Keep dreams low and expectations lower
- 13: Lineups without Soto shouldn’t become a habit
- 11: D.C. wanted it, got it, and now will keep tabs on the Stanley Cup
- 06: NFL falls for Trump’s fake patriotism and he stabs Eagles with it
- 04: Bad calls aren’t deciding the NBA Finals
May 2018
- 31: One and done? Or none?
- 29: Same ol’ song in East: All hail the King
- 23: The NBA playoffs and our lying eyes
- 22: Golden Knights are balm on ice
- 18: Celtics deject Wizards, rest of the East
- 16: Rooting for Celtics? Against LeBron? I can’t believe this is happening!
- 14: Experience is the best teacher and works both ways for the Capitals
- 09: LeBron sends Raptors to club where misery loves company
- 07: Nats’ turnaround brings the fun for Martinez
- 03: If Tom Wilson isn’t a dirty player, his play keeps raising the question
- 01: Who’s picking is more important than who gets picked
April 2018
- 28: Game 6 was Wizards’ season in a snapshot
- 25: NFL Draft a three-day, ratings-grabbing, reality-show spectacle
- 24: Change (and smoke) in the air for sports
- 23: You can pick your team, but you can’t choose your family
- 21: Wizards were ready to rumble
- 19: D.C. sports smorgasbord: Yum, yum, but pass the Tums
- 17: The bottom plays the top for a reason
- 12: Capitals’ goalie choice smarter than Marlins’ courtroom choice
- 09: Shohei Ohtani strikes batters out and hits baseballs out
- 06: Martinez comes home and expects to have fun, regardless
- 04: Tourney was momentary distraction from money-driven process
- 02: Women’s Final Four provided sweet return on investment
March 2018
- 28: Even with postponement, Opening Day worth the wait for Nationals
- 27: Took a while, but Wizards finally wilting without Wall
- 21: As for minor-league football, I’ll wait till it’s major
- 20: NCAA tourney’s opening rounds a great distraction from sordidness
- 14: For a great life with deep pockets, best to be in the pocket
- 13: Escaping D.C. an understandable goal
- 12: NFL’s sexual-orientation questions deserve a flag for encroachment
- 10: You thought it was over? Haha! Cousins Is Leaving But Debate Isn’t
- 08: Even more so this year, Madness not limited to March
- 06: Griffin’s goal to reach NFL one-handed is more than a notion
February 2018
- 28: LeBron stays in line of fire but critics shooting blanks
- 26: Hey feds, investigate NCAA’s criminal-minded business model instead
- 23: No Wall, no worries, no slowing down for these Wizards
- 22: Tanking is scourge that must be stopped (unless it’s my team)
- 20: Basketball … and hockey, lacrosse, swimming, whatever
- 15: Fresh start elsewhere is best for Su’a Cravens
- 13: Cavs GM second to LeBron in team’s MVP race
- 09: Yes, by all means, please tag Kirk Cousins again
- 08: Don’t be silly: Of course Wizards aren’t better without Wall
- 06: Super Bowl 52 was NFL’s gift for those who still partake
- 01: Trade for Smith is Washington being Washington; how’s that working?
January 2018
- 30: Wall and Wizards wasting each other’s time
- 30: Our daughters deserve better from college athletic departments
- 29: New format, but same ol’ All-Star Game?
- 24: We were dead wrong about these Wizards
- 22: Rizzo, not Harper, is Nats’ biggest pending free agent
- 18: Sports teach ‘uncomfortable truths’ about race and culture
- 17: ‘Gruden Bowl’ has a snowball’s chance
- 15: Revenge of the so-so quarterbacks
- 11: For Lakers, LaVar Ball brings undesirable meaning to “Showtime”
- 08: Ninth in All-Star vote a joke for Beal; should be fifth at least
- 04: Jon Gruden’s brand A-plus, but his coaching could be grade inflation
- 03: Skins and ‘Hard Knocks’ make a great fit
- 01: NCAA president disses athletes again with faulty reasoning
- 01: QBs the only story in NY vs. DC on New Year’s Eve
December 2017
- 27: Upon further review, keep ’em coming
- 26: Wizards still trick-or-treat after Christmas win
- 26: ‘All of the above’ behind drop in NFL interest
- 24: Washington gives fans a gift in home finale
- 21: NFL owners on alert after Richardson scandal
- 20: Can’t blame Bryce Harper if he decides to leave
- 18: Ewing chose cupcakes now, hoping to devour steaks later
- 18: Washington wins, still down in the dumps
- 13: Stanton signing re-ignites Yankees’ love-hate relationship
- 11: Like all terrible organizations, Skins rot from the top
- 09: Beal letting his numbers do the talking
- 07: NFL’s ‘disciplinary system’ makes no sense, so quit trying
- 04: Trash the Process
- 04: Nothing new in Skins being shameful
November 2017
- 29: Manning benching not nothing, but not everything folks making it
- 28: The carousel fires up each year and we can’t wait to see where it ends
- 26: For DC’s NFL team, jokes extend beyond the field, to the field itself
- 24: Giants-Skins snoozer was about more than just tryptophan
- 22: Attitude of gratitude: Giving thanks for Embiid, Kyrie, Kaep & more
- 21: Washington did it before, can do it again
- 21: Still in shock after Washington lets win slip away against New Orleans
- 20: Success a snap for Harris of Atlanta Falcons & Auburn University
- 19: Crump convinced that Lyles is best choice for State’s Attorney
- 15: Hate AND Appreciate: Grayson Allen makes it fun again for Duke
- 13: NFL needs more caution, less carelessness on concussions
- 13: Washington’s inconsistency reflects a truly average NFL team
- 11: This is your brain on football: They can’t remember; we can’t forget
- 08: Wizards could use less tell, more show
- 07: Washington showed true grit in Seattle
- 06: Harper might leave Nats in 2018 but bigger problem if Rizzo goes
- 01: New Nats manager has no wiggle room on expectations
October 2017
- 30: Not always political, correctness usually just correct
- 30: Washington suffers too many injuries, mistakes to beat Dallas
- 27: Joe Giradi should run from Nats job as fast and far as possible
- 26: Lyles helps Prince George’s win $1.3 million to fight human trafficking
- 25: Lyles continues to fight against sexual harassment
- 25: Don’t get it twisted: Ire toward LaVar shouldn’t be passed to Lonzo
- 24: From Ivies to Broadway to boxing to Howard, Davis keeps it moving
- 23: Player protests have nothing on Trubisky & Bears as ratings killers
- 20: Regarding the Dusty Baker decision, there’s no right or wrong answer
- 19: A champion of women and children, Lyles wants to hear others
- 19: Coming away intact as important as first win for Washington Wizards
- 18: Hooray! NBA commish says time has come to remove one-and-done
- 16: NBA season continues as games resume and Wizards seek to rise
- 16: Washington avoids catastrophe in unexpected ‘big game’ vs. 49ers
- 13: Nationals, fans must accept unpleasant reality: ‘This’ might be it
- 12: Checking off items on my TIDU List™ – Trump, Jerry Jones, ESPN …
- 09: Consuming less NFL could be beneficial for our nation’s health
- 06: Ovechkin needs to keep reminding us he’s not done yet
- 05: For these Nationals and Capitals, postseason is all that matters
- 03: Don’t know about Red Bull but can confirm the RedZone is addictive
September 2017
- 29: Wizards’ ‘House of Guards’ has work to do as super duo
- 28: Hard to grasp how sneaker money for players is a federal crime
- 25: Trump’s foray into sports unwisely puts politics in offensive stance
- 22: Washington over Oakland just more proof we don’t know squat
- 22: Surprise, surprise – Barkley has ignorant take on new NBA schedules
- 21: Kevin Durant, RG3 a wee bit too touchy-feely for their own good
- 19: Washington gets ‘W’ but ‘F’ is for football through Week 2
- 15: Ovechkin can assign blame for missing the Olympics far beyond NHL
- 14: Neither Elliott nor his accuser get fair shake from arbitrary NFL
- 12: Vegas taxpayers just the latest victims in NFL’s stadium shakedowns
- 11: New and improved version looks like old and damaged model
- 08: After last year, Washington’s D has nowhere to go but up
- 07: Players’ personal well-being, not football, comes first
- 05: Shockers by Bison, Terps put DMV football in national spotlight
- 01: For a change, Nationals need to show same resiliency in October
August 2017
- 31: Detroit shows Washington how it’s done by signing Stafford
- 31: State’s Attorney candidate Lyles gives back to Prince George’s County with major community event on Labor Day weekend
- 27: NBA season can’t be as crazy as offseason, regardless of Irving trade
- 25: Wizards unmoved after Cavs-Celtics blockbuster trade
- 24: Prep football is down but college and NFL are far from out
- 22: No need to hurry in worrying about Washington, so relax for now
- 17: The ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ before games? Oh say can we stop?
- 15: Nationals dripping wet on slippery slope during rain delays
- 10: College football and college don’t mix for UCLA quarterback
- 08: HOF speeches prove that Kap is right and NFL owners are small
- 03: College athletes can’t make money because NCAA wants it all
July 2017
- 31: Youth sports have everything – except people who want to officiate
- 27: Cowboys show no class in handling false charges against Whitehead
- 25: Trade demand is puzzling but Irving might deserve benefit of doubt
- 23: Wall extension gives Wizards long-term curb appeal
- 20: Money never the only thing unless it’s in interest of owners, fans
- 18: For folks taking sides on Cousins, arguments are far from over
- 15: Don’t confuse Porter’s contract with his value to Wizards
- 13: MLB All-Star Game needs to be less serious, more fun
- 11: Fired Fox Sports exec created big disgrace with ‘Embrace Debate’
- 06: Former Washington QB Campbell recalls “a whole bunch of crazy”
- 04: Homers and strikeouts are way up, but MLB action is way down
- 02: Ewing needs long, quick strides to catch up to Turgeon
June 2017
- 29: Not in Knick of time, but Jackson’s exit better late than never
- 27: G-League, not Arena League, should be an A-plus for DC
- 21: No rest – or room – for the weary in NBA’s super-charged offseason
- 20: Battle of summer extravaganzas – fight vs. race – too close to call
- 15: Well-deserved promotion gives Doug Williams what he sought
- 15: Reaction to Doug Williams in new job is not about him
- 13: Cousins’ contract talks particularly interesting to Carr, Stafford
- 08: Nats’ Glover and Taylor used different timetables but arrive together
- 05: Lowering draft age and bolstering NBA minor league is right move
- 01: At long last here, enjoy FInals as long as they last
May 2017
- 31: ‘Boys will be boys’ is big problem for Major League Baseball
- 30: NFL insults our intelligence in explaining Kaepernick’s unemployment
- 25: We can only imagine what #KD2DC would’ve looked like
- 22: Cavs-Warriors entree well worth the wait through playoff appetizers
- 17: Nationals not close to having championship-caliber closer
- 15: No boundaries, no restraints and no shame to NCAA money game
- 13: ‘House’ rules in effect as John Wall, Bradley Beal force a Game 7
- 11: Caps’ unwelcome visitors make themselves at home, again
- 11: Wizards leave fight at home, hope for return flight to Boston
- 10: LaVar Ball has questionable approach but admirable goal
- 08: Difference between the Wizards and Celtics is clear and stark
- 05: Wizards, Celtics engage in Throwback Thursday for Game 3
- 03: Bradley Beal could use a page from Isaiah Thomas
- 02: Wizards should go after Isaiah Thomas, hard, on both ends
- 02: Time of year when Caps fans must squeeze tighter
April 2017
- 27: Time of year when Caps fan must squeeze tighter
- 27: Time for Wizards to show and prove ranking in team history
- 26: Instant NFL Draft grades might be fun, definitely meaningless
- 24: Westbrook does his part while teammates do their best
- 20: Washington Wizards’ victory in whistlefest was hard to enjoy
- 19: Seahawks’ Michael Bennett is woke and staying woke
- 17: Wizards in unusual position, begin playoff journey with a win
- 12: Transfers only a problem when players make a move
- 11: NFL and Las Vegas are two of a kind after arm-wrestling nonsense
- 06: NCAA, NBA did it for bathrooms, so do it for ballots
- 03: Better if Ewing got NBA job and Hoyas got college coach but oh well
March 2017
- 30: John Wall & Washington Wizards cooking up something good
- 27: U.S. women’s team deserves better treatment from USA Hockey
- 22: Decision to kneel for anthem is biggest thing holding Kaepernick back
- 21: NBA teams that rest players have eyes on the prize, not popularity
- 16: Cousins shows Skins that contract is just business, nothing personal
- 14: Gonzaga: The “little mid-major” that’s a favorite and a sleeper
- 09: Baseball takes a while, so will WBC if it’s ever popular here
- 07: One thing is clear for Washington: The circus is back in town
- 01: You can disagree with Ball’s approach but can’t argue with results
February 2017
- 27: NFL invites to scouting combine about image more than ethics
- 22: Washington Wizards came together while no one was looking
- 20: Predators in child sex abuse are worst, but concealers a close second
- 16: Tradition of White House visits by sports champions enters new era
- 14: KD deserved better from OKC fans and kids deserved a better example
- 08: Even with restrictions for youth, NFL football not going away soon
- 06: Year of sports comebacks represents reality TV at its finest
- 01: Pimping ain’t easy: The seamy side of National Signing Day
January 2017
- 30: Midseason magic on tap at Verizon Center; hurry while supplies last!
- 26: Laughs for NBA All-Star votes but NFL Pro Bowl is real knee-slapper
- 24: NFL wants a great Super Bowl, Goodell just wants Falcons to win
- 19: Thin line on limits for conditioning but a new mindset is in order
- 16: Howard trying to carry good name to football field with London
- 11: New football, hoops leagues increase sports’ financial incentives
- 09: Everyone wins with expansion except the group no one cares about
- 04: Odell Beckham Miami Beach day-off party much ado about nothing
- 03: Kirk Cousins – and Pierre Garcon – belong in DC next season
- 01: After Washington’s regular-season finale, reality finally sets in
December 2016
- 28: Activism in sports is fine … provided it’s not about race
- 26: Hall yeah Bonds and Clemens belong in Cooperstown
- 20: LIke powers-that-be, these halfbacks in it for business, not pleasure
- 20: Washington nothing more, nothing less after Carolina loss
- 19: Week from hell gives college football latest black eye
- 15: Florida Atlantic both odd & natural landing spot for Lane Kiffin
- 12: Dak Prescott earned the right to start and must earn it to finish
- 11: Washington’s ‘weak link’ withstands without wilting in latest nail-biter
- 07: Westbrook, Harden have history, the ‘Big O’ and ‘Tiny’ within sight
- 06: For Jeff Fisher, winning isn’t the only thing, it’s nothing at all
November 2016
- 30: Desperate times for Browns, RG3 through three-quarters of season
- 29: Sweet dreams are made of this: Herman, Orgeron land at Texas, LSU
- 23: Prescott-Cousins showdown among reasons to give thanks in sports
- 21: Missing the point on kicks gone astray
- 21: Washington was ready for its closeup and aced test against Green Bay
- 16: Annual Hoya-Terps matchup would be worth the challenges
- 15: Nationals Rookie of the Year isn’t NL ROY, but that’s A-OK
- 14: Either way you look at Washington, half is half with room for more
- 10: Hall of Fame understandably reluctant to play role in potential feuds
- 07: Greed, indifference behind Big 10 adding Friday Night Lights
- 03: Pill-popping, painkiller-pushing, NFL out-of-step on pot
October 2016
- 31: Cleveland won’t be real winner until racist Chief Wahoo logo is gone
- 27: Not fooled by NFL’s faux concern regarding domestic violence
- 25: Want a gutsy prediction for NBA Finals? Keep looking
- 19: NFL can blame Trump, but has problems of its own making, too
- 17: Verdict is in: Prescott over Romo as Dallas Cowboys starting QB
- 17: Washington cooking up winning recipe
- 12: Max Scherzer the key to help Nats get past #DisbelievEVEN
- 10: Dancing is least of NFL problems but – please – no more twerking
- 10: A dub is a dub is a dub for Washington, pretty or not
- 06: Bosh, Heat in showdown over safety, personal responsibility
- 03: Washington halfway along in quest to forge new, improved identity
- 02: For better or worse in Washington, seeing is believing
September 2016
- 28: Washington’s loss of Ramos put in perspective by loss in Miami
- 27: National anthem protests in sports, national obsession outside sports
- 26: Kirk Cousins is a topic of discussion, even when he’s not
- 21: Washington drama resurfaces but Patriots humming like clockwork
- 19: Today’s generation of athletes saying bye-bye to bully coaches
- 19: Washington corners not in stone after all
- 15: RG3’s sad career summed up in one violent, bone-crushing hit
- 13: A startling start for Washington in beatdown by Steelers
- 12: Officials’ goof in Oklahoma State game warrants a reversal
- 09: Dan Snyder’s search for new stadium puts region on notice
- 08: Trevor Siemian – aka ‘Who?’ – has big shoes to fill for Denver Broncos
- 05: Enjoying big-time college sports but with eyes wide open
- 01: Tim Tebow should be applauded, not mocked, for chasing his dream
August 2016
- 30: Don’t let Colin Kaepernick’s form of protest distract from his reasons
- 25: With no rings, Carmelo Anthony’s medals must suffice and that’s OK
- 22: Rio Olympics hangover a warning for future potential hosts
- 18: Semenya questions are uncomfortable, unfortunate and unnecessary
- 15: Simone Manuel’s lessons just as valuable as her gold medals
- 10: Breaking news alert: Washington star can walk and chew gum, too
- 08: Washington appearance on ‘Hard Knocks’ not Scot McCloughan’s call
- 07: 11 Black athletes in less popular Olympic sports
- 05: 40 Black athletes to watch at the Rio Olympics
- 03: The real, ongoing ‘Dream Team’ is U.S. women’s hoops squad
- 02: Expansive evidence suggests Tim Tebow is great guy, no player
July 2016
- 27: Michael Jordan jumps in the mix late, but that’s better than never
- 26: Olympic Village might resemble five-star resort to Derrick Rose
- 21: NBA teams’ dreams are no competition against NBA players’ wishes
- 19: Brady accepts suspension but Goodell remains villain in ‘Deflategate’
- 14: Sports and society on ever-increasing, never-ending collision course
- 12: No need for Washington to rush in signing Kirk Cousins
- 06: MLB All-Star Game still best exhibition among four major team sports
- 04: NBA free agency merely capitalism at work, working for the players
June 2016
- 30: Nats rookie Lucas Giolito communicates loud and clear
- 28: ‘Prep school loophole’ might be a problem, but not for the players
- 27: Can Serena get her groove back?
- 22: NBA draft on point by getting to the point
- 20: No choice now but to acknowledge LeBron’s greatness
- 20: LeBron quiets his haters and cements his legacy
- 15: Adding cheerleaders is fine, but Detroit Lions need to get it right
- 14: OJ doc is fascinating storytelling, filmmaking and history lesson
- 09: NBA referees right to call foul on Last Two Minute reports
- 06: Cavaliers not competitive yet, but not cooked yet either
- 01: We’re all better off with Warriors-Cavaliers rematch in NBA Finals
May 2016
- 30: Rio Olympics definitely should be a no-go
- 25: Oklahoma City in shock-and-awe mode against Golden State
- 23: Phil Mickelson’s insider trading case indicative of a problem (or two)
- 18: Memo to Steven Adams: ‘Rabbits’ or ‘squirrels’ next time
- 17: LeBron James all wrong on Steph Curry MVP debate
- 12: Penn State pathetic in shameless refusal to admit guilt
- 09: Recruiting madness in football a 365-day reality
- 06: The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story
- 05: The NBA’s last ‘Last Two Minute’ report should be the last
- 02: NFL’s fake morality strikes again
April 2016
- 27: With Wizards hiring Brooks, DC trending in sports
- 25: Sports, like every other business, has a mate in politics
- 20: Manziel’s messy life no joking matter
- 18: Hooray for MLB bringing hardball to DC youth
- 13: More evidence that NCAA stands for ‘No Clue About Anything’
- 11: Jackie Robinson’s achievement wasn’t about playing sports
- 10: No whitewashing the real Jackie Robinson in new PBS film
- 07: Greg Hardy’s epic fail (in more ways than one)
- 05: Time to make a change in Wizards’ front office
March 2016
- 31: UConn is exception in women’s college basketball
- 28: Cities’ tobacco bans are cloudy issue for MLB players
- 23: Terps shouldn’t sweat Sweet 16 after roller-coaster season
- 21: Tennis CEO’s comments a window into his ugly thoughts
- 16: NFL’s confession a startling about-face on CTE
- 14: Tourney time an exercise in big bucks, no scruples
- 10: DeflateGate, RG3, Erin Andrews, Peyton and more on ‘TIDU List’
- 07: Lessons learned in RG3’s arrival, departure
- 02: Ivy League practice could become football standard
- 01: Sometimes you win, the Nationals’ Ian Desmond lost
February 2016
- 25: NFL marketing campaigns pushing false claims
- 23: Kobe’s farewell tour can’t exit and fade to black quickly enough
- 18: Strasburg, Nationals set for another long goodbye
- 16: Sexual-assault allegations at Tennessee sound all too familiar
- 11: Times change and Hack-A-Shaq’ rule needs to follow
- 08: Broncos’ D offered not-so-gentle reminder in Super Bowl
- 03: Conscious effort needed to battle subconscious QB thoughts
- 01: Distinctly different paths lead to same conclusion
January 2016
- 27: Rod Manfred should take on DH rule in his next at-bat
- 26: Maryland’s loss to Michigan State reveals glaring weakness
- 20: A new definition of ‘tennis racket’
- 18: Two-point attempt a better bet than coin flip for Packers
- 13: NFL flexes muscle in Rams move to Los Angeles
- 11: NCAA system smells and looks a lot like organized grime
- 10: Washington’s season ends but next era just beginning
- 07: Washington turnaround not unique, leaves room to grow
- 04: Questions were understandable but conviction didn’t make sense
December 2015
- 31: Washington can’t treat meaningless Dallas game like exhibition
- 29: HGH or not, opinions on Manning should remain unchanged
- 24: James Daniel embraces his role as hoops’ little big man
- 22: Defensive players deserve protection, too
- 20: Cousins’ progress goes hand-in-hand with Washington’s offense
- 17: Serena Williams worthy choice as SI’s ‘Sportsperson of the Year’
- 15: Love him or hate him, Newton can’t be ignored … or stopped
- 15: Streak snapped but Warriors leave us wanting more and more
- 09: Players usually hold their truths; evidently, we can’t handle them
- 08: Monday Night Football further reveals a crowded, lousy NFC East
- 07: If you don’t know, you better ask somebody: Cam is for real
- 02: Barry Bonds as hitting coach is a win-win-win situation
November 2015
- 30: Sixers rookie Okafor would be wise to seek out vet like Kobe
- 29: Washington takes big step and makes statement versus Giants
- 25: Many reasons to be thankful, including the world of sports
- 23: Reduced violence as big a threat to NFL popularity as too much?
- 18: It’s OK to have some fun and dance as if no one is watching
- 17: Believe it or not: Washington’s playoff hopes are alive and well
- 16: Fat stats against porous defense require dash of perspective
- 12: Sensing a shift in atmosphere for NCAA and student-athletes
- 09: Mizzou football team delivers vital – and powerful – lesson to NCAA
- 05: Nationals show dysfunction but still end up with a dandy manager
- 03: Injury to Seahawks wide receiver had us fearing the worst
October 2015
- 28: Lenny Dykstra’s claims seem iffy but they make you think
- 26: Hardy makes shameful spectacle of himself and Dallas
- 26: Kirk Cousins comes through but fear still lurks when he drops back
- 22: No defense if Pitino was aware and no defense if he was clueless
- 19: Can we have a clue? No one knows what’s a catch anymore
- 15: In opposing highlight snippets, the Nothing Funny League is bad joke
- 13: Staying between good and very good would be great for Terps
- 08: Scrutiny for daily fantasy sports was a matter of time … and money
- 06: Nats needs to get managerial hire right this time around
- 05: Puzzle pieces are steak but wins are gravy
- 01: East’s best NBA backcourt is DC’s ‘House of Guards’
September 2015
- 29: Punch lines & punching bags after choke in dugout, pennant race
- 23: New atmosphere beginning to materialize in Ashburn
- 22: Tiger Woods’ back a setback in chase to catch Jack
- 20: W adds weight to Gruden’s words
- 17: No lack of degradation, debilitation in pay-to-slay games
- 14: Moses Malone one of the GOATs we often overlook
- 13: Washington’s best shot at success is to stay grounded
- 11: Fantasy football becoming a get-rich-quick scheme
- 09: Until proven otherwise, Patriots’ dynasty still deserves respect
- 07: Max Scherzer’s recent performances not helping Nationals
- 04: Does end of preseason signal end of nonsense?
- 02: ‘Concussion’ film reinforces NFL’s status as biggest playground bully
- 01: Better gloves = better catches = better football games
August 2015
- 29: Washington’s best choice for starting QB is clear
- 27: Gruden has to know when to say ‘when’ on RG3
- 25: Roger Goodell: Creative genius or certified crazy?
- 20: Duke’s Myles Jones reaches back and pays it forward
- 18: Trophies evident of self-esteem movement run amok
- 11: Manziel looks to limit similarities shared with RG3
- 11: Stain of accusations almost as bad as arrests
- 06: Sports – and the arts – are part of a good education
- 04: Got talent? Congrats! You get a second chance!
July 2015
- 31: Nats’ trade for Papelbon about smarts, not heart
- 28: Intelligence a no-show during Colin Cowherd’s baseball rant
- 22: Only RG3 (or Scot McCloughan) can free DC!
- 20: Oversaturation of coverage makes cord-cutting increasingly real
- 15: Regardless of appearance, Serena a champ who can’t still can’t win
- 13: Confidence, not cockiness, lifts Bryce Harper to new heights
- 08: In choosing Spurs, David West only thinking about himself
- 06: Big markets no longer big advantage for luring big stars
- 04: Ashe legacy lives on, 40 years after historic Wimbledon win
- 01: Paul Pierce not a villain if he leaves Washington Wizards
June 2015
- 29: Use of Confederate flag becoming bad for NASCAR business
- 24: Roger Goodell trying to avoid embarrassment in Tom Brady appeal
- 22: Media’s false racial perceptions skew reality on courts, in churches
- 16: LeBron loses but NBA was in win-win scenario either way
- 15: Warriors winning big by going small
- 11: Lacking zest, Warriors need more Curry in the mix
- 09: Not one to be swept, LeBron keeps Cavs from going down easy
- 09: Should our boys play football? To each his own
- 03: Lacrosse making inroads on more-popular sports for Black youth
- 02: For NBA free agents, West = challenge and East = opportunity
May 2015
- 27: Four years later, RG3 fans have gone from one position to another
- 25: Stopping LeBron is easier said and hardly ever done
- 21: NBA Western Conference Finals: Babyface versus The Beard
- 19: Wizards and Capitals are losers … like everyone else in the 97 percent
- 16: Here’s the truth: Pierce did what he came to Washington to do
- 14: Lesson on Terps’ tranfers: Looks can be deceiving
- 14: Jameis Winston: Good player, bad rep. Bad rap?
- 12: In best-of-seven series, Wizards must learn lessons, move on
- 12: Tom Brady’s suspension more outrageous than the ‘crime’
- 10: Wizards had no Wall, but a will and a way
- 08: Tiger Woods’ trade-off: Worse golfer but better man
- 06: Without Wall, Wizards must resort to keyless-ignition system
- 05: John Wall, Bradley Beal put heart over hurt
- 04: Mayweather-Pacquiao fight a case of highway robbery
- 01: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: A fight of extremes
April 2015
- 30: O’s fans and players big losers as petty Birds fly south
- 28: NBA’s ol’ ‘Hack-a-Shaq’ strategy leads to split decision
- 27: Wizards display killer instinct to bludgeon Raptors with a broom
- 25: Wizards take Raptors’ best shot, come out on top and in control
- 23: Thus far in playoffs, ‘The Truth’ has made the Wizards free
- 21: Randy Wittman makes power move by putting Paul Pierce at four
- 16: If you can’t compete, the more (losses) the better in NBA
- 14: Wizards lofty goals, underachieving results equal unfulfilling success
- 08: No qualifiers needed in assessing Geno Auriemma, UConn dynasty
- 06: Future is now – at least for time being – for Nats’ Michael Taylor
- 02: A head vs. heart debate about Tiger playing in the Masters
March 2015
- 31: Like it or not, sports is part of “real life,” like Indiana’s RFRA
- 26: Little League star Mo’ne Davis more impressive off the field than on it
- 24: NCAA’s big-money TV deals make ‘amateurism’ stance a joke
- 19: If Winston wants to skip draft, great … unless that’s Goodell’s desire
- 17: Don’t be too smart or too stupid … just pick Kentucky
- 12: Syracuse’s actions underscore an obligation to academic integrity
- 10: Wells, Timble help restore ‘Fear the turtle’ for Terps
- 04: Calling for a change in culture on college campuses
- 03: Run the race but keep your eye on God, not the goal
- 03: Blink at your own risk when Ronda Rousey enters the octagon
February 2015
- 26: MLB commish Rob Manfred pushing players to pick up the pace
- 23: The Czabe: A silver anniversary in sports radio
- 18: A-Rod whiffs on apology but scores by declining press conference
- 16: ASG shows how far Wall has come, how much further he can go
- 11: More honesty and transparency in recruiting would be helpful
- 09: Something has to give with NBA because Adam Silver can’t take it
- 06: THE LOWE DOWN: Where’s The Outrage?
- 06: As for the Super Bowl, Sunday is great but less Week would be better
- 03: Gamble by Pete Carroll gross misconduct unbecoming of a coach
January 2015
- 30: THE LOWE DOWN: The Queen and The Oddball
- 29: Tom Brady easy to root for as a comic book superhero
- 26: Wizards’ drive to eliteness comes with bumps in the road
- 23: THE LOWE DOWN: ‘… Oh yes she did, and here’s why!’
- 22: Roger Goodell needs to hammer Bill Belichick down to earth
- 19: With Max Scherzer, Nationals close gap between good and great
- 16: THE LOWE DOWN: Unfree
- 15: Ohio State’s Cardale Jones would be wise to bolt for NFL
- 12: Any team would be smart to draft Jameis Winston – even Washington
- 09: THE LOWE DOWN: Yesterday I Felt Like Writing a Love Song
- 09: Believe it or not, Washington’s NFL team makes a really smart move
- 05: When it comes to Colts, all they need is Luck
- 01: THE LOWE DOWN: Straighten My Tie
- 01: General Manager Bruce Allen has earned Washington fans’ distrust
December 2014
- 30: Looking for bright side in Washington? This isn’t much, but here it is
- 28: Season-ending loss leaves Washington fans in a daze
- 26: THE LOWE DOWN: My Word
- 24: Christmas showcase in New York to put Wizards on display
- 23: Kentucky has been pretty good but aims for historically great
- 21: Washington’s win can’t mask stench of miserable season
- 19: THE LOWE DOWN: Warning Signs
- 17: RG3, Jay Gruden saga takes another unexpected twist
- 16: Saunders could flip out wondering what could’ve been with Wizards
- 15: No other big-time rivalry, college or pro, is quite like Army-Navy
- 12: THE LOWE DOWN: Could You be King?
- 11: Thankfully, LeBron, D-Rose and others are willing to address racism
- 09: UAB’s decision to end football program could cause ripple effect
- 07: Clock ticking on Jay Gruden but how much time remains?
- 05: THE LOWE DOWN: Through the Comfort of Chaos
- 03: Washington’s troubles run far deeper than starting quarterback
November 2014
- 24: Wizards have opening in DMV sports scene as NFL team wallows
- 19: Bet on it: Expansion of legal sports gambling en route
- 16: Washington’s faults laid bare as Bucs seize chance for rare win
- 14: If Pastor Jenkins has been asleep, don’t wake him up!
- 13: Kobe Bryant is missing shots, not the point
- 10: Wizards show versatility in mixing and matching off bench
- 06: Eight is enough (plus hefty fine), for Adrian Peterson
- 03: Redskins’ polling numbers poor as they head into bye week
- 01: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith a featured speaker for Mighty Men of Valor
- 01: This class act is best in class
- 01: FBCG’s new youth pastor jumps in mix with Love Tour, MERGE
- 01: Sorry, but knee injuries during sack dances are too funny to not laugh
October 2014
- 28: These juniors – Porter and Rice – could really make the Wizards pop
- 23: RG3 should follow lead of Kevin Durant and slow his roll
- 20: Tale of three quarterbacks, or none of the above
- 19: Cousins shaken, stirred and shelved, perhaps for good
- 14: This team’s fans are only folks who don’t get the joke
- 10: Nats enter offseason with tried-and-true losers’ lament
- 07: As Cavs follow Spurs’ blueprint, NBA should say ‘thank you’
- 04: Nats’ cruel postseason education continues against Giants
- 02: Between the O’s and Nats, someone ought to be due
September 2014
- 30: An inside window to Fort Myers’ football and felons
- 25: NFL Thursday night money grab no treat for players, fans
- 23: For Nats’ fans, great expectations, apprehension as playoffs approach
- 18: All-consuming NFL can’t get out of its own way
- 15: Face of franchise looms over Gruden’s shoulder
- 15: Kirk Cousins fans asked and now they shall receive
- 11: Howard, Morehouse to meet in a Classic that’s worth perserving
- 08: Ugliness is in eye of the beholder
- 04: Time to move on from penalties flags and Johnny Football
- 03: All eyes on RG3: Football nation transfixed by DC’s QB drama
- 02: McDonald’s stupidity gives Goodell convenient outlet for outrage
August 2014
- 28: Another football season, another unnecessary heatstroke death
- 25: We now return you to your regularly scheduled program …
- 20: Cheer the Turtle: Maryland helps lead way into new era
- 18: Notre Dame ‘scandal’ minor unless school personnel involved
- 13: RG3 vs. Cousins no QB controversy … at least for now
- 11: Road rage and race cars a deadly combination
- 07: Becky Hammon hire another step in Spurs’ unique path
- 04: Service academies should lead fight against athletes’ sexual violence
July 2014
- 31: The countdown for Kevin Durant’s homecoming has begun
- 29: Steroid Era feats still warrant Hall of Fame consideration
- 23: Like most of us, Tony Dungy stays in the pack
- 23: Let the honeymoon begin for RG3 and Jay Gruden
- 21: Nationals flush with possibilities as second half kicks in
- 17: Skipping school another step toward college hoops’ sea change
- 15: All-Star Game an All-Jeter affair this year
- 09: Baylor tribute to RG3 honors his past, not his future
- 07: Human element here to stay, replay or no replay
- 03: Maybe Tim Howard can save Bryce Harper from himself
- 01: Jurgen Klinsmann told the truth and U.S. advanced anyway
June 2014
- 27: Bishop William Murphy III is a born praiser and a God chaser
- 26: LeBron James & Carmelo Anthony: Reality TV at its finest
- 24: No shame in jumping on World Cup bandwagon
- 19: Too late for Gwynn, but baseball should ban smokeless tobacco
- 17: San Antonio Spurs’ R.C. Buford proves to be a master builder
- 12: NCAA being killed from within and without
- 10: New job no sweat for NBA commish Adam Silver
- 05: Love them or loathe them, LeBron & the Heat are must-see TV
- 03: Pro wrestling is fake, but what about real sports?
May 2014
- 29: Wittman has earned right to shoot higher with Wizards
- 27: What Rice, Jay Z, the Ravens and ‘Scandal’ have in common
- 22: Jim Irsay demonstrates NFL’s double standard on discipline
- 20: Push-pull forces could tear Michael Sam apart
- 15: Game 5 illuminates Wizards’ potential
- 13: Wizards’ success shouldn’t give Ernie Grunfeld a free pass
- 08: As NFL draft takes center stage, a TV reality check is in order
- 06: No one-stipend-fits-all solution for NCAA
April 2014
- 19: Gyau to leave no stone – or sand – unturned
- 13: Gospel star Byron Cage ready to add reality TV to his plate
- 08: Howard University defeats Morgan State for 2014 HBCU Lacrosse title
- 07: Gyau poised to stop the bleeding in Howard’s men’s soccer
March 2014
- 31: ‘Professional’ volunteer’s passion has new target – his church
- 22: Howard University Bison Express has a mystery man
February 2014
- 22: Anthony Brown & group therAPy have ‘Testimony’ for the ages
- 09: It’s true: We don’t live on bread alone
- 04: Wilson’s links to HBCUs, Black history fuel his confidence
- 01: Competing, not complaining, is best option for HBCU football
January 2014
- 21: Another one getting it done off the field
- 20: Being colorblind is no way to live
- 17: Bourbon’s no answer but Bison open to ideas
November 2013
- 23: Lady Bison Volleyball: From 1 To 21 … Just Like That!
- 10: Broussard Lists Arenas Of Battle
- 10: Irvin Wants Men To ‘Put Up Your Dukes’
- 10: Mighty Men Learn It’s All About Her
- 09: Lewis Says Endings Necessary Before Beginnings
- 09: Mighty Men Of Valor Prepped for Battle
- 03: Six Inches Leads To San Diego Loss
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
January 2013
- 14: Wizards Start Over With John Wall’s Return
- 10: NFL’s Negligent Culture Shown In RG3, Junior Seau Cases
- 08: Tide Poised To Roll On Under Saban
- 07: Wilson Imitates RG3 Better Than RG3
- 07: Terps Are Deep And Dangerous
- 03: The Old College Try Is Growing On The NFL
- 01: New Year’s Resolutions For Shanny & Others
December 2012
- 31: Other Half Of ‘Flash & Cash’ Carries Redskins Into Playoffs
- 30: Brooklyn Could Use Taste Of Phil Jackson’s Zen
- 29: Two Rooks Make 2012 A Year To Remember
- 25: Darryl Hill: Breaking Down Pay-To-Play Barriers In Youth Sports
- 24: Bowl Games, Saban & Suzy Favor Hamilton On ‘TIDU List’
- 21: Jets Show No Class In Keeping Tebow Grounded
- 19: John Wall’s Seat Might Last All Season
- 17: From Big East To Big Least
- 15: Race, RG3, Parker & Me
- 13: NFL Commish Hits A Rough Patch
- 12: Sheepish BCS Schools Will Follow Western Kentucky’s Lead
- 10: Once Again, Flacco And Ravens Fail To Seal Deal
- 05: Each Win Builds New Mindset For Redskins
- 04: Contending Is Bonus For Revived Redskins
- 02: Few Players, If Any, Can Stop NFL Show
November 2012
- 29: All Or None From Baseball’s Steroid Era
- 27: A Rivalry Grows In Brooklyn
- 25: Wizards A Lost Cause Through 11 Games
- 23: Thin Line Between Legal, Illegal NFL Hits
- 20: Maryland Makes Move For More Money; What’s The Problem?
- 19: Redskins’ Reason For Concern Remains
- 15: Wizards Powerless To Conjure Even One Win
- 14: QBs Concussed At Dizzying, Alarming Pace
- 12: No Rush To Say Davey Is Done After 2013
- 09: Terps Running With The Big Dogs… And ‘Cats, Too
- 05: Secondary Sucks Life Out Of Redskins
- 02: On Second Thought, Pay The Players
October 2012
- 31: A Trick & Two Treats As NBA Season Opens
- 29: Wizards’ Rookie Beal Looks To Continue Trend
- 28: Sorry, OKC, But Fairy Tales Don’t Come True
- 25: O-Line Goes From Flatliners To Heartbeats
- 23: Lower Rim, Raise Efficiency And Enjoyment
- 21: Armstrong Should Quit Backpedaling
- 18: Benji’s Slaying Still Resonates Nearly 30 Years Later
- 17: Ray Lewis Can’t Beat Father Time, Mother Nature
- 15: RG3, Skins Seek Right Mix
- 13: Washington Baseball: All Grown Up Now
- 11: Poor Start Dooms Jackson, Nats
- 11: Werth The Wait To Lose The Luggage
- 09: Nats’ Loss, RG3’s Loss Spark Opposite Reactions
- 09: Nats Need Short Memories After Game 2
- 08: Nats Do What They Do Well: Win
- 04: Nats Wasted No Time En Route To Playoffs
- 02: Wizards Tripped Up Before They Begin
- 02: Nats Finally Pop Cork For NL East
September 2012
- 30: Astros No Booby Prize For Bo
- 25: NFL Officially A Joke With Replacement Refs
- 24: Blanks From Redskins’ Defense In Shootouts
- 21: No Fortune After Fleeting Flame
- 18: Replacement Refs Increase Danger For Players
- 16: Callous NCAA Heartless Toward Terps’ Cassell Jr.
- 14: Redskins Fans’ Dreams Set Free By RG3
- 14: No Strasburg For Nats, No Problem For Lannan
- 12: Bits Of Baylor Good For RG3 & Skins
- 06: Fan Plan For Nats Is Letter Perfect
- 06: $100 Million Mark No Match For Tiger
- 04: Major Differences In Terps’ Major Programs
- 04: Obama Predicts Heat Beatdown On Romney’s Linsanity
August 2012
- 31: Criminals Needed For Notre Dame Football?
- 31: Xavier’s Intentional Foul On A Former Player
- 31: Redskins Set To Air It Out
- 29: NFL Kickers One Of A Kind
- 29: A Grown Man Should Act Like One
- 24: NFL Treatment Of Officials A Cheap Shot
- 24: LeBron’s Nikes Are Business, Not Personal
- 22: Michael Strahan About To Get Live! Gig?
- 22: Redskins ‘QB Controversy’ Is Figment Of Imaginations
- 20: Breaking Ground Is Nothing New For Condi Rice
- 17: Rehab Only Concern For The ‘Honey Badger’
- 16: Rewards of PEDs Outweigh Risks In MLB
- 15: LeBron Might Be Better Than MJ
- 14: Chad Johnson Not Worth The Headache
- 13: Major Weekend Woes Worsen for Tiger
- 11: Orlando Mucks Up ‘Dwightmare’ To Lakers’ Delight
- 09: Seahawks Scrape Barrel For T.O.
- 08: ‘Obama Classic’ To Unite Ballers With Donors
- 07: Orakpo’s Production Not Matching Potential
- 07: ‘Money’ Mayweather Free To Resume Flow
- 03: Gabby’s Story Is Bigger Than Sports
- 03: Some Outside Interests Are Good in Recruiting
- 01: Another NFL Suicide, More Football Scrutiny
- 01: Nationals Just Browse As Others Make Deals
July 2012
- 30: Olympic Opener No Problem For Team USA
- 28: NBA Vet’s Fatherhood Book a Slam Dunk
- 26: Olympic Spirit Lags As Opening Ceremony Nears
- 24: Joe Paterno’s Loss Puts Eddie Robinson Back Ahead
- 24: Nittany Lions On Menu For Feeding Frenzy
- 23: Hammer Falls Just Right On Penn State
- 23: NCAA Culture Won’t Blink At Penn State Penalty
- 20: Knicks Blow Chance To Capitalize On ‘Linsanity’
- 19: Fathers Get Big Assist From NBA Vet Etan Thomas
- 18: Dez Bryant Must Be Woozy Or Something
- 17: Defense Must Be Emphasis For Team USA
- 17: Team USA Gets Send-Off From Baller-in-Chief
- 16: Lin Worth More To Knicks Than Any Other Team
- 15: Age Limit For Olympic Hoops Should Be Mutual
- 14: No Reason To Treat Coaches Like Deities
- 14: Werth Is Nationals’ Wild Card
- 11: Negro Leagues Museum Boosted By All-Star Visit
- 10: Sandusky’s Accomplices About To Get Theirs
- 10: Need More Info To Assess Star’s Arrest
- 09: Brooklyn Might Be Next Team Fans Love To Hate
- 05: Strasburg Has A Limit So Stick To It
- 04: Nets Put Brooklyn In The House
- 04: Guns In Sports Reflect Guns In Society
- 02: Tiger Woods Is Back On Top
- 02: Bryce Harper Already An All-Star
- 02: Tiger’s Invitational Short On Stars
- 01: Congressional’s Calm After The Storm
June 2012
- 29: Struggling Jason Day Coming To Grips With Change
- 29: Extorting Sports Figures Is Latest Rage
- 28: Tiger Woods Still Host With The Most
- 27: NBA Star’s Gay Slur Is Latest Twitter Error
- 26: Keep Your Circle Small And Your Behavior Honest
- 25: Venus Williams A Nonfactor At Wimbledon
- 22: LeBron Wins Title and Proves Critics Wrong
- 21: Even Lateral Moves A Step Up For Wizards
- 20: Jonathan Vilma In Uphill Battle Against NFL
- 19: Steroid Users Shouldn’t Be Singled Out
- 18: Tigers Woods Teased But He Didn’t Please
- 15: LeBron And Durant Clash For Top Baller Title
- 14: Hard To Blink On Nationals’ Season
- 13: Jerry Sandusky’s Victims Were In Plain Sight
- 12: NBA Hopefuls Gladly Hit The Road
- 12: Bradley Beats Pacquiao In ‘Worst Decision Ever’
- 09: NY Giants Teach Lesson In White House Visit
- 08: Knuckling Under Can Be A Good Thing
- 06: NFL Player Comes Out to Help Gay Athletes
- 06: Spurs Aged In Blink Of An Eye
- 04: Tiger Woods Finally Looks Like His Old Self
- 01: Diddy’s Son Victim Of Hate, Envy And Jealousy
- 01: Nationals Thrive With Can-Do Attitude
May 2012
- 30: Wrong Calls Happen But Bad Calls Shouldn’t
- 30: Serena Williams Is Gone In A Flash
- 30: No. 1 Pick No Guarantee To NBA’s Promised Land
- 25: Serena Williams Is Back With A Vengeance
- 24: Nationals Keep Coming Close, But…
- 23: NFL Players Oppose Move to Mandatory Pads
- 22: Dmitri Young Sells Baseball Cards For Big Money And Good Cause
- 22: Out West, Storm Front Brings Lots of Thunder
- 22: Jarvis Jenkins Like A New Gift For Redskins
- 20: Nationals’ Phenoms Put Brakes On Skid
- 18: Jonathan Vilma’s Lawsuit Forces NFL’s Hand
- 18: Terrapins Are Mark Turgeon’s Team Now
- 17: Unfounded Questions Continue for LeBron
- 15: Family Business In First Place For Dale Hunter
- 14: Ochocinco’s Unvarnished Truth: ‘NFL Is Nasty, Dirty & Violent’
- 12: NBA Player’s Son Is A Top NHL Prospect
- 10: Melo May Be Costly Lesson For Knicks
- 10: T.O.’s Baby Mama Drama Hits Dr. Phil
- 10: NFL Seeks A Kinder, Gentler Version Of Itself
- 08: Nationals Bandwagon Is Starting To Fill Up
- 07: Scared Or Not, Floyd Mayweather Is Brilliant
- 04: NFL Contract No Dream for Paralyzed Player
- 03: NFL Seeks To Balance Violence and Safety
- 02: NFL’s Bounty Penalties Send Right Message
- 01: Side Effects Led Redskins To QB After RG3
April 2012
- 30: The Future Is Now For Bryce Harper
- 30: Cowboys Draft Pick Smart to Blow Off Wonderlic
- 26: Zero Tolerance For Cowards With Keyboards
- 25: Deion Sanders Puts Personal Drama on Blast
- 24: Capitals Buckled Up For Fun In Game 7
- 23: Metta World Peace Shows Violent Side Again
- 20: Surgery Repairs Dwight Howard’s Reputation
- 20: NHL Punishment Doesn’t Always Fit The Crime
- 18: Salute, Don’t Scorn, Kentucky’s Starting Five
- 17: In Jacksonville, Bachelors Are Being Singled Out
- 16: Black Players Dwindle Again on Jackie Robinson Day
- 16: Gilbert Arenas Finds Peace After Gun Incident
- 13: NBA Olympians Should Volunteer Or Stay Home
- 12: Ian Desmond Finds Comfort Zone At Lead-Off
- 11: Lamar Odom Lacks True Professionalism
- 11: Response To Petrino’s Misdeeds Could Be New Trend
- 11: Guillen Pays The Price For Free Speech
- 06: NBA-Draft Age Is Limit High Enough Already
- 05: Given Chance, Kevin Seraphin Proves Worth
- 05: Muhammad Ali A Poor Choice For First Pitch
- 04: Act Like a Lady, Play Like a Man?
- 04: Nationals Will Only Go So Far With Strasburg
- 02: Michael Jordan Has No Bite As NBA Owner
March 2012
- 30: Freshmen Exodus to the NBA Only Natural
- 29: John Calipari Condemned for Winning Within Rules
- 28: Dodgers Rising With Magic Johnson Aboard
- 27: One-And-Done Freshmen Come From All Walks
- 26: Tiger Woods End Drought As Masters Nears
- 25: NFL Players Owe Thanks To Bounty ‘Snitches’
- 23: New Odd Couple: Tim Tebow And New York City
- 22: Changing NBA Draft Rule A ‘Stupid’ Decision
- 20: Icon Over Incumbent Was Never A Question
- 19: Norfolk State Strikes A Blow For Every HBCU
- 17: NCAA Teams Need Grades Off the Court
- 16: Hard To Trust Wizards’ Trade For Nene
- 15: Obama Ready For ‘Barack-etology’
- 14: NFL At Fault In Salary-Cap Dispute
- 12: Forecast Dims For Tiger Woods
- 11: Enjoy Your NCAA Brackets; Problems Can Wait
- 09: College Hoops And FBI A Bad Combination
- 08: Peyton Manning Fuels Latest Nonstop Frenzy
- 08: No Linsanity But Harvard Is Hot
- 07: Lots Of Gray Between Dirty And Clean
- 05: NFL PLayers Do Disservice To Themselves
- 03: No Mercy for NFL Bounty Hunting
- 01: Interest Soars, No Matter How Tiger Woods Fares
February 2012
- 29: NFL Is King But Obama Is Prez
- 29: Hoyas’ Seniors Humming After Home Finale
- 27: All NBA Eyes On Dwight Howard
- 24: Concussion Lawsuits Nag The NFL
- 23: Wizards Are Bad, But They’re Not Boring
- 23: Hoops Star Handles Mental Illness
- 21: Kevin Anderson’s Power Play Only Hurts Maryland
- 20: Soccer Is No Answer For Iverson
- 18: Jeremy Lin Is Lesson In Diversity
- 16: Bryce Harper’s Youthful Outlook No Problem
- 15: NFL Star Out Of His League
- 14: Linsanity Is Justifiable; Tebowmania Is Understandable
- 12: Whitney Was Close to Sports World
- 11: Navy Lacrosse Coach is Ready, Willing and Able
- 10: Self-Pity Won’t Work For LeBron James
- 09: Bird Calls LeBron The Best, Even Without Kobe’s Rings
- 08: ‘LinSanity’ Strikes In New York
- 07: Peyton Manning Won’t Stick Out Neck For Redskins
- 04: Giants GM Persevered For 2nd Super Bowl Trip
- 03: Soccer Marred By Violence Again
- 02: Super Bowl Rematch A Fitting Farewell To Season
- 01: Chad Ochocinco Reduced To Forgotten Man
- 01: Media Day Puts The ‘Fun’ In NFL
January 2012
- 30: Tiger Woods Is Tantalizingly Close
- 28: Prep Athletes Shouldn’t Trust College Coaches
- 27: Prince Fielder is New King of Detroit
- 26: House-Hunting Navy Picks Fixer-Upper In Big East
- 26: Williams Leaves Lasting Impression On Terps’ Hardwood
- 24: With Wizards Going Nowhere, Time For Coach To Go
- 23: Prep Athlete Expelled For Offensive Tweets
- 23: Scandal Doesn’t Define Joe Paterno
- 20: Terrell Owens Finds Lifeline Indoors
- 19: Nationals Building For Years To Come
- 19: US Olympic Squad Still A ‘Dream Team’
- 17: Wizards Show Case Of Arrested Development
- 16: Sports World Closest To MLK’s Dream
- 13: Faith And Football Feud Over Tim Tebow
- 13: Turgeon, Terrapins Growing Into Roles At Maryland
- 12: Mayweather Tweets Are Test for Pacquiao
- 10: Alabama’s Title Still ‘Mythical’
- 09: Trouble Finds Coach Todd Bozeman … Again
- 08: Bill O’Brien: Penn State’s Clean Break
- 07: White LA Lakers Noticeable, Not a Problem
- 06: Georgetown Wins With Selfless Approach
- 06: Sickle Cell Sidelines a Pittsburgh Steeler
- 03: Colts Need To Rebuild Without Peyton Manning
- 03: Dennis Rodman Unveils Bare-Hopes Idea
- 01: New Year’s Resolutions In Sports
December 2011
- 30: Clashing Thunder Stars Bear Watching
- 30: Longtime Girlfriend Scores Michael Jordan
- 30: Prince Fielder Could Be Smash Hit For Nationals
- 27: Wizards Could Use Players Fans Hate
- 26: Cam Newton Really Is Superman
- 26: Progress For Wizards Means More Than Results
- 24: Air Jordans, Marketing and Lost Minds
- 22: Capitals Coach Contract A Flex Plan
- 22: NFL Thinking Clears On Concussions
- 21: No Shot For Big Ben, No Chance For Steelers
- 19: Life Worth More Than NBA’s Millions
- 19: Poised Hoyas Growing, Winning
- 18: Chicago Bears Receiver A Would-Be Kingpin
- 17: Steelers LB James Harrison Stuck In Time
- 17: Wizards Can Stand Tall Over Opponents
- 15: Crying Foul Is NBA Small Markets’ Latest Joke
- 12: No Place For ‘Gangsta’ Mentality In Sports
- 11: Don’t Be Swayed By Redskins’ Scoring Surge
- 09: NBA Loses Credibility On Chris Paul Trade
- 09: To Know Army-Navy Rivalry, Look Past The Game
- 09: Army Linebacker Andrew Rodriguez Was Down But Not Out
- 08: Ndamukong Suh Slams Into More Trouble
- 05: Tiger Woods Rediscovers Winning Feeling
- 05: Redskins’ Potheads Must Take Responsibility
- 02: Magic Johnson a Slam Dunk With L.A. Dodgers
- 02: Coach Finds Great Deal After Black Monday
- 01: P.Diddy’s Son Earned UCLA Football Scholarship
November 2011
- 30: Redskins Planted Seeds Of Hope In Seattle
- 29: Wife Of Accused Syracuse Coach Tells All
- 25: Ndamukong Suh Stomp Fits Reputation
- 25: African-American In Hijab A Fencing Standout
- 24: NBA Lockout Spawns Games That Imperil Much
- 24: Another Coach Probed for Inflated Credentials
- 22: Syracuse And Penn State: Different But The Same
- 22: Redskins Glimpsed The Grossman They’ve Longed For
- 18: Handshakes Can’t Solve Racism in Soccer
- 17: What If Their Child Had Been The Victim?
- 16: Tough Call Ahead For Maryland President Loh
- 16: NBA Players Drop Ball With Lawsuit
- 16: Joe Frazier Wins One Final Time
- 13: Hoyas Putting Puzzle Together
- 12: NBA’s Loss Is College Hoops’ Gain
- 10: Beware When Coaches Become Deities
- 10: Blame Penn State Riots On Joe Paterno
- 09: No Happy Valley Until Whole Place Purged
- 09: Rally For Joe Paterno An Insult To Victims
- 04: Floyd Mayweather Should Put Up Or Shut Up
- 04: March For Equality Outside The Lines Continues
- 02: Ndamukong Suh Shows Smarts, Initiative
- 02: Mike Shanahan On The Hot Seat After 23 Games
October 2011
- 31: Reforms Won’t Solve NCCA’s Problems
- 31: Rangers Manager Enjoys Success, Seeks Respect
- 28: Not Too Proud: Allen Iverson Pleads to Play
- 28: NFL Punishment Often Doesn’t Fit The Crime
- 27: NBA All-Stars’ World Tour A Terrible Idea
- 26: NFL Star Lectures At Harvard University
- 24: Looking Past The Sleaze Of High School Hoops
- 21: Donovan McNabb Falls In A Flash
- 21: Gumbel Indicts Self, Not Stern, With ‘Overseer’ Insult
- 18: Girl Football Player Sits For Team’s Sake
- 15: Twitter Backfires On NBA Players
- 12: LeBron James: A Slam Dunk As NFL Star
- 12: Detroit Lions, GM Martin Mayhew Give Motown A Boost
- 11: Terrell Owens Seeks Takers For NFL Return
- 06: Tiger Woods On Top But Facing Long Climb
- 05: Walter Payton Bio A Not-So-Sweet Tale
- 05: Kobe Bryant to Italy Won’t Help NBA Lockout
September 2011
- 23: NCAA’s Goodfellas Handling ‘Family’ Business
- 23: HBCU Football Different, But Still Impactful
- 23: Cam Newton Starts Career With Diss Track
- 23: Lowlifes Target LeBron James, Vince Young
- 19: Javaris Crittenton And The Reverse-Crab Mentality
- 19: “Dark Girls” Documentary Sheds Light
July 2011
- 23: ‘TIDU List’ – Tiger’s Caddie, Shaq’s Diss & More
- 22: Embracing The ‘B-Word’
- 20: Soccer Events Enthrall But Soccer Itself Doesn’t
- 20: Choose Early Education Around The House
- 08: Texas-Sized Ego Got Best Of Clemens
June 2011
- 29: Huge Gap Between Drafts In NBA, MLB
- 24: Reading Fights Summer Learning Loss
- 23: I Think I’ll Try To Golf … Maybe
- 20: Happy Father’s Day, To A Dad I’ve Never Known
- 16: Mavs’ Victory Good For NBA, One For The ‘Ages’
- 15: NCAA Athletes Strictly Amatuers At Entitlement Game
- 10: Speak carefully, your kids are listening
- 07: LeBron’s Big Crime? He’s More Like Other ‘MJ’
- 02: HBCU Athletics Not Keeping Up With Academics
May 2011
- 27: The Sequel Decision: When To Start?
- 25: Armstrong’s Lie More Shameful Than His Crime
- 17: Being Gay In Sports Won’t Matter One Day
- 16: Blacker Berries And Bitter Juice
- 16: Don’t Be Afraid To Let Kids Fail
- 05: No Wimpy Parenting, Part III
April 2011
March 2011
- 20: NFL Labor Hardly Slavery
- 16: Affirming Words Can Go Long Way
- 14: Nothing Wrong With Hustling Your Book
- 02: Resist Spring Break Slowdown
February 2011
- 24: No Wimpy Parenting, Part 2
- 14: Children Need To Cope With Variety Of Teachers
- 05: Mike Tomlin Finally Getting Some Respect
- 04: Lopsided ‘Signing Day’ Unjustly Binds Players Only
- 04: Determined To Enjoy Each Stage
- 01: Black History Month Still Necessary
January 2011
- 29: Study Habits Take Work
- 28: Every ‘No’ Not A Roadblock
- 23: ‘Rooney Rule’ Still A Necessity
- 22: Venus’ Hoochie Outfits Distract, Detract
- 21: Say No To Wimpy Parenting
- 19: Teen Pregnancy Boom A Wake-Up Call
- 16: ‘Hair Vs. Hoops’ A Silly Lawsuit
- 14: Shift The Paradigms
- 07: Get On A Roll By Slowing Your Roll
- 06: Write On(s) For 2011
- 05: Mothers: Get Off The Rollercoaster!
- 04: Rush To Judgment Right Call On Coach
December 2010
- 31: Michael Vick’s Second Chance
- 29: ‘Fiery’ Risky Approach For Black Coaches, CEOs
- 27: Getting The Write Focus
- 14: Right Now Is The Write Time
- 03: Rally Against Corporal Punishment
November 2010
- 29: Hair Today, ‘Gone’ Tomorrow
- 26: The Re-Invention of Tiger Woods
- 22: Schools No Place For Spankings
- 19: The Root’s Confab
- 17: More All-Boys Schools, Please
- 16: Haircuts, Hangouts and Health Screenings
- 11: Spanking Isn’t Always Wrong
- 11: Talking Menthol on “Tell Me More”
- 08: Run, Sarah, Run! … Please!
October 2010
- 27: Menthol Madness: No Discrimination!
- 26: No Fun Loving Cowboys AND Giants
- 21: Freeing Minds To Free Hair
- 21: Condi Rice, Cool As Ice
- 20: Justice Thomas’ House Out Of Order
- 20: Chore Battles
- 15: The Root’s ‘Confab’
- 15: Rhee Wrong On What’s Most Important
- 15: If Walls Could Talk, We’d Plug Our Ears
- 15: Morehouse And Its Cross-Dressing Men
- 12: Are NFL Positions Segregated?
- 12: Well-Intentioned, But Misguided Policy on Women
- 11: Fear & Ignorance > Courage & Wisdom
- 11: Our Beauty: Defined By Us, Not For Us
- 01: Adults-only … but SFW!
September 2010
August 2010
- 24: Dance With Your Spouse … At Church!
- 24: Journey to Publishing – Part 2
- 20: Liar, Liar, Rocket on Fire
- 19: Back to School … Bless the Teachers!
- 18: Nightmare Continues for Black Boys, America
- 17: Change Is Here And Can’t Be Beat
- 16: Writing Is The ‘Easy’ Part
July 2010
- 29: Missing Nose Opens Our Eyes
- 26: Rush to Judgment, Rush to Redress
- 26: What’s ‘Too Young’ For a Cell Phone?
- 23: Journey to Publishing
- 20: Many Smart People Can’t Name Their Elected Officials
- 19: Marriage Retreats are Worth the Investment
- 17: Ten Keys to Igniting the Intimacy
- 16: Welcome to BlackDoor Ventures!
- 16: “Love Beyond Limits: Igniting the Intimacy”
- 15: Reserve your copy of “The Second First Lady”
