Author Archives: Deron Snyder
What Rice, Jay Z, the Ravens and ‘Scandal’ have in common
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Halfback Ray Rice could use a lesson from Jay Z. And the Baltimore Ravens could use tutoring from Judy Smith, the real-life Olivia Pope of “Scandal” fame. With more of the … Continue reading
Jim Irsay demonstrates NFL’s double standard on discipline
By DERON SNYDER It’s good to be the king. Or an NFL owner. Your subjects toil long and hard to support your empire, under the threat of harsh discipline if they break the rules. Even the appearance of impropriety can … Continue reading
Push-pull forces could tear Michael Sam apart
By DERON SNYDER Michael Sam is caught between a pair of dynamic forces pulling him in opposite directions. On one side is the NFL and his teammates on the St. Louis Cardinals, who hope the seventh-round draft pick isn’t a … Continue reading
Game 5 illuminates Wizards’ potential
By DERON SNYDER Hope dimmed for the Wizards after Indiana swept Games 3 and 4 at Verizon Center, putting Washington on the brink of elimination. But then there was light (and another home game tonight). A bulb came on, especially … Continue reading
Wizards’ success shouldn’t give Ernie Grunfeld a free pass
By DERON SNYDER No matter what happens in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup – which can end tonight in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers – the Washington Wizards have enjoyed a good year. A winning record for the first … Continue reading
As NFL draft takes center stage, a TV reality check is in order
By DERON SNYDER Many decades from now, folks will look back and ponder the phenomenon known as the NFL. They will marvel at the league’s keen marketing ability and wild success at drawing viewers for any programming related to “the … Continue reading
No one-stipend-fits-all solution for NCAA
By DERON SNYDER Congress will hold hearings this week on the Northwestern football union case, promising more rampant examples of “college sports” being misused as a one-size-fits-all label. Actually, the term is equivalent to “professional baseball,” grossly inadequate as a general … Continue reading
Gyau to leave no stone – or sand – unturned
By HOWARD MANN Philip Gyau has a long road ahead in rebuilding Howard’s men’s soccer program. But that doesn’t mean going to the beach is off-limits. He was there two days before he landed the job and he’ll go back … Continue reading
Gospel star Byron Cage ready to add reality TV to his plate
By DERON SNYDER It was almost 9 p.m. and Byron Cage was exhausted after serving as the Men’s Day guest psalmist at First Baptist Church of Glenarden’s evening service. He had served at the three morning services, too, and was operating on very little … Continue reading
Howard University defeats Morgan State for 2014 HBCU Lacrosse title
By RICK PERRY ATLANTA – The 2014 HBCU Lacrosse National Tournament was held April 6 at Morehouse College. The four-game tournament was for this year’s bragging rights among the nation’s four Historically Black Colleges & Universities that field men’s club … Continue reading
