Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Response To Petrino’s Misdeeds Could Be New Trend
By DERON SNYDER The affair with a woman young enough to be his daughter was the least of Bobby Petrino’s worries. If that was the sole charge he faced, Petrino still would be employed as Arkansas’ football coach, mapping out … Continue reading
Guillen Pays The Price For Free Speech
By DERON SNYDER Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can hurt you, too. We lie when we tell children otherwise. Words don’t leave visible scars, but they can cut and sting like a lash. The latest case … Continue reading
NBA-Draft Age Is Limit High Enough Already
By DERON SNYDER Let’s make this as simple as possible: The NBA has absolutely no reason — at least not a good one — to increase the minimum age for entry to the draft. Such a move would be completely … Continue reading
Given Chance, Kevin Seraphin Proves Worth
By DERON SNYDER As it turns out, Nene and Brian Cook weren’t the only bigs Washington acquired when it traded JaVale McGee, Nick Young and Ronny Turiaf. The Wizards also got the new-and-improved player who was buried on their bench. … Continue reading
Muhammad Ali A Poor Choice For First Pitch
By DERON SNYDER Maybe Muhammad Ali wanted to be on that golf cart Wednesday night. Maybe he wanted to hear a crowd’s cheers one more time. Maybe he actually feels a real strong connection to Miami, where he beat Sonny … Continue reading
Act Like a Lady, Play Like a Man?
By DERON SNYDER Baylor University’s women’s basketball team just completed a dream season, blowing out Notre Dame to win the national title Tuesday and finish with a 40-0 record. As she’s been throughout the season for the Lady Bears, star … Continue reading
Nationals Will Only Go So Far With Strasburg
By DERON SNYDER Despite all the hype and highlights, strikes and spotlight, and the accolades and attention, Stephen Strasburg is a relatively unknown quantity. Entering his third season with the Nationals, he’s yet to begin a year in the majors, … Continue reading
Michael Jordan Has No Bite As NBA Owner
By DERON SNYDER Considering the Charlotte Bobcats’ status as one of the NBA’s laughingstocks — currently on a seven-game losing streak and in possession of the league’s worst record — fans were probably heartened by a recent report involving team … Continue reading
Freshmen Exodus to the NBA Only Natural
By DERON SNYDER Prior to last year, just two freshmen had ever left Duke University for the NBA draft during coach Mike Krzyzewski’s long tenure. Now, in his 32nd season at the school, Krzyzewski has lost freshman players in back-to-back … Continue reading
John Calipari Condemned for Winning Within Rules
By DERON SNYDER Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I declare that John Calipari and Kentucky have been falsely accused and unfairly maligned. Mr. Calipari and the Wildcats have conducted themselves with honor and followed the rules in their three … Continue reading
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