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By DERON SNYDER It was vicious and brutal, violent and brazen. It was indefensible, incomprehensible and intentional. And no matter how much Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest) has mellowed during three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the elbow … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER It seems like only yesterday that Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard was among the NBA’s most popular superstars. A lovable giant with an electric smile and fun-filled personality, Howard was one of the league’s “good guys.” But … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand: • Why Nicklas Backstrom missed Game 4. The Capitals’ top center admittedly cross-checked Boston’s Rich Peverley at the end … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER According to its mission statement, the University of Kentucky is “dedicated to improving people’s lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service and health care.” Judging by the success of its men’s-basketball players, the school … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER The first inclination might be to mock the Jacksonville Jaguars upon learning they’ve added marriage to their formula for evaluating free agents. Apparently, new owner Shahid Khan, general manager Gene Smith and rookie coach Mike Mularkey want … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER As has been customary since 2009, all Major League Baseball players, managers, coaches and umpires wore No. 42 on April 15 — Jackie Robinson Day — to commemorate the pioneer’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Ceremonies were … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER A three-time NBA All-Star at the time, Gilbert Arenas catapulted into the national discourse for all the wrong reasons in December of 2009. He became infamous in an instant, the player who brought guns into the Washington … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER Time is money, and charity begins at home. But those truths can be taken too far if there’s never time for serving and giving, free of charge. Participating on the U.S. Olympic basketball team is just one … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER The Washington Nationals were quite popular among the baseball media during spring training, drawing postseason predictions from multiple prognosticators. Virtually everyone spoke highly of the Nats’ rotation, bullpen, defense and core youngsters. However, there was a nagging … Continue reading →

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By DERON SNYDER The Los Angeles Lakers apparently broke Lamar Odom’s heart and crushed his spirit when they elected to trade him last December. The deal wasn’t approved, and the NBA’s reigning Sixth Man of the Year stayed in Hollywood … Continue reading →

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