Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Wrong Calls Happen But Bad Calls Shouldn’t
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By DERON SNYDER By no means is this an attempt to pick on Tim Welke. He suffered enough in 1998, when a Sports Illustrated cover featured his photo and an incendiary headline: “Kill the Umps! Missed calls and skewed strike … Continue reading
Serena Williams Is Gone In A Flash
By DERON SNYDER Of all the possible scenarios for Serena Williams in her return to the French Open after a two-year absence, no one saw this one coming. Certainly winning wasn’t guaranteed, considering her career-long struggle to prevail on clay … Continue reading
No. 1 Pick No Guarantee To NBA’s Promised Land
By DERON SNYDER One of my most unforgettable “Where were you?” sports memories doesn’t involve an actual game or players, although seven teams took part. It was the NBA’s first draft lottery, held Mother’s Day 1985, the day after my … Continue reading
Serena Williams Is Back With A Vengeance
By DERON SNYDER She was away from the game for nearly a year, sidelined by a foot injury and then scaring us to death when a blood clot was discovered in one of her lungs. But slowly and steadily, Serena … Continue reading
Nationals Keep Coming Close, But…
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand: • Why the Nationals haven’t swept a series. It’s hard to complain when the team is 26-18 and has … Continue reading
NFL Players Oppose Move to Mandatory Pads
By DERON SNYDER Considering the speed and violence of NFL football and the size and strength of players, it’s amazing that many participants eschew certain pads. You might think that players would protect their bodies through every available means. But … Continue reading
Dmitri Young Sells Baseball Cards For Big Money And Good Cause
By DERON SNYDER We interrupt the stream of reports about athletes falling on hard times — and/or forced to sell valuables such as championship rings — to share the story of Dmitri Young. A two-time All-Star who played 13 seasonsin … Continue reading
Out West, Storm Front Brings Lots of Thunder
By DERON SNYDER Champions don’t pass the torch when an up-and-comer nips at their heels, eager for a taste at the summit. Contenders must snatch the crown and pry it away from seasoned winners. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, once … Continue reading
Jarvis Jenkins Like A New Gift For Redskins
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Redskins didn’t have a second-round selection in this year’s draft, having packaged it in the bounty for the No. 2 overall pick. But you could argue that Washington had a second-round draft pick in the … Continue reading
Nationals’ Phenoms Put Brakes On Skid
By DERON SNYDER Their early-season success was sputtering out as the Washington Nationals entered Sunday’s series finale against Baltimore. The Orioles were looking for a sweep in the Battle of the Beltways, which would continue Washington’s downward trajectory after racing … Continue reading
