Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Armstrong Should Quit Backpedaling
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By DERON SNYDER When Lance Armstrong’s moment of truth finally arrived, after years of avoidance, deception and misdirection, he ignored the advice of the sneaker company that recently disowned him. Nike says “Just do it.” Armstrong just blew it. In … Continue reading
Benji’s Slaying Still Resonates Nearly 30 Years Later
By DERON SNYDER Few things bring complete strangers together more than sports and tragedies. Whether we’re residents celebrating a world title or residents navigating natural (or man-made) disasters, we’re in it together. The common bond unites in moments like those, … Continue reading
Ray Lewis Can’t Beat Father Time, Mother Nature
By DERON SNYDER Ray Lewis was a year older and a step slower last month as he began his 17th NFL season. He covered less ground on pass plays and offered less resistance on running plays. The laws of nature … Continue reading
RG3, Skins Seek Right Mix
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Redskins and their star quarterback face a dilemma that’s unlikely to fade as the season progresses. It’s not a choice between equally undesirable alternatives because clearly there’s an advantage in using Robert Griffin III to … Continue reading
Washington Baseball: All Grown Up Now
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Nationals and their newly-minted fans grew up this week. Over the course of three days in southeast D.C., they hung out with the defending World Series champions. The Cardinals showed them the ropes of autumn … Continue reading
Poor Start Dooms Jackson, Nats
By DERON SNYDER The biggest game in Washington Nationals history was nowhere close to that magnitude for starter Edwin Jackson, who entered Wednesday having pitched in a pair of World Series in prior years. Game 3 of the National League … Continue reading
Werth The Wait To Lose The Luggage
By DERON SNYDER Outfielder Jayson Werth was among Washington’s most carefree players after Game 3 of the National League Division Series, a deflating 8-0 defeat that left his team one loss away from winter vacation. He wasn’t worried about the … Continue reading
Nats’ Loss, RG3’s Loss Spark Opposite Reactions
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand: *Why the Nats’ Game 2 thrashing should cause alarm. The Cardinals scored a dozen times Monday, but none of … Continue reading
Nats Need Short Memories After Game 2
By DERON SNYDER ST. LOUIS — Game 1 of the National League Division Series represented meatloaf for Washington. There would be no gravy Monday in Game 2. Instead, it was more like something the dog threw up. It was ugly, repulsive and … Continue reading
Nats Do What They Do Well: Win
By DERON SNYDER ST. LOUIS — The 2012 season represented uncharted territory for the Washington Nationals, as the vast majority of players had never experienced the pressure of pennant races or the joy of first-place finishes. But venturing out this far, with … Continue reading
