Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Jerry Sandusky’s Victims Were In Plain Sight
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By DERON SNYDER Two things can be said of virtually anyone you meet: Either they have been a victim of sexual abuse or they know someone who’s been a victim, although they might be unaware of the latter. Many people … Continue reading
NBA Hopefuls Gladly Hit The Road
By DERON SNYDER Former Georgetown guard Jason Clark dribbled down the middle of the Wizards’ practice court Tuesday and delivered a pass to former Syracuse guard Scoop Jardine, who pulled up for a mid-range jumper. A Wizards assistant retrieved the … Continue reading
Bradley Beats Pacquiao In ‘Worst Decision Ever’
The much-maligned win against Manny Pacquiao stinks to everyone except Timothy Bradley.
NY Giants Teach Lesson In White House Visit
By DERON SNYDER In addition to trophies and rings for their efforts, champions also get a cherry in the form of a customary White House visit. They get a tour and a visit with the commander in chief, adding another … Continue reading
Knuckling Under Can Be A Good Thing
By DERON SNYDER Two weeks ago, we asked why the Washington Nationals couldn’t complete a series sweep, as the team was 0-7 when the opportunity presented itself. The Nats promptly put that matter to rest by going on the road … Continue reading
NFL Player Comes Out to Help Gay Athletes
By DERON SNYDER Add Wade Davis to the list. He’s the latest man to reveal his homosexualityafter playing major team sports. Unlike John Amaechi, who in 2007 became the first former NBA player to come out, Davis isn’t a pioneer. … Continue reading
Spurs Aged In Blink Of An Eye
By DERON SNYDER Champion boxers can age in a hurry, with no perceptible warning signs. They can show great vim and vigor as the bout approaches and maintain that energy through the early rounds. But then they can lose it, … Continue reading
Tiger Woods Finally Looks Like His Old Self
By DERON SNYDER For at least one Sunday, it was as if that fateful Thanksgiving night three years ago was a bad dream. The Escalade never crashed, the infidelity never surfaced, the divorce never happened and the downward spiral never … Continue reading
Diddy’s Son Victim Of Hate, Envy And Jealousy
By DERON SNYDER There are a number of things you could say about Justin Combs, a celebrity’s son who plans to attend UCLA on a football scholarship. You could say that he graduated from upstate New York’s prestigious Iona Prep … Continue reading
Nationals Thrive With Can-Do Attitude
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Nationals barely needed an airplane as they flew to Miami from Atlanta last Sunday night, having completed their first series sweep this season. The flight home Wednesday wasn’t nearly as sweet, though, after they were … Continue reading
