Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Bishop William Murphy III is a born praiser and a God chaser
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By DERON SNYDER Praise is what Bishop William Murphy III does. But it hasn’t always come easy. There were days when he didn’t want to wake up. Nights when he wondered if he’d ever see his children again. Moments when … Continue reading
LeBron James & Carmelo Anthony: Reality TV at its finest
By DERON SNYDER Life is better with options and it couldn’t be much better for LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. They wrested control and leverage from management in an industry where labor typically has little. Pro athletes in major team … Continue reading
No shame in jumping on World Cup bandwagon
By DERON SNYDER Every 48 months, certain events produce a fever-like rise in interest among the general populace. Olympiads create passionate enthusiasts of figure skating, swimming and track & field. Presidential elections lead to exponential increases in the number of … Continue reading
Too late for Gwynn, but baseball should ban smokeless tobacco
By DERON SNYDER One of my best memories in more than 25 years as a journalist has nothing to do with the Super Bowls, World Series or NCAA tournaments that I’ve been privileged to cover. It doesn’t involve the Rose, … Continue reading
San Antonio Spurs’ R.C. Buford proves to be a master builder
By DERON SNYDER In the end, R.C. Buford was way better than Pat Riley. Their matchup was more lopsided than the last three games in the NBA Finals. Riley would win soundly in a popularity contest. Many NBA fans don’t … Continue reading
NCAA being killed from within and without
By DERON SNYDER The NCAA that we’ve come to know and despise is in critical condition with a prognosis that suggests the end is near. The equivalent of flesh-eating bacteria are close to devouring the body from within. Outside, it … Continue reading
New job no sweat for NBA commish Adam Silver
By DERON SNYDER Four months into his new job, commissioner Adam Silver has kept his cool a lot better than AT&T Center in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Neither Donald Sterling nor faulty a circuit breaker has cramped Silver’s … Continue reading
Love them or loathe them, LeBron & the Heat are must-see TV
By DERON SNYDER America loves an underdog, right? Ha! Not in the Miami Heat’s case. That’s right, Vegas has established the Spurs as slight betting favorites in the NBA Finals, which begin Thursday in San Antonio. But according to an … Continue reading
Pro wrestling is fake, but what about real sports?
By DERON SNYDER The term “suspension of disbelief” usually refers to works of fiction. We’re expected to shelve any concerns about the plausibility of novels, movies and plays, in order to engage with the art form and enjoy the experience. … Continue reading
Wittman has earned right to shoot higher with Wizards
By DERON SNYDER You couldn’t find many NBA coaches or situations less inspiring than Randy Wittman and the Wizards a year ago. They were evenly matched – inept coach and sad-sack team – a perfect combo deal to maintain the … Continue reading
