Author Archives: Deron Snyder
NBA fortunes changed in a blink for players, teams
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Six days. That’s how long it took to turn the entire NBA upside down. Six days. Plus one ruptured Achilles tendon, one torn ACL and one blockbuster trade. Uncertainty was rampant … Continue reading
Pressure to play, win, is ever-present part of pro sports
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Even if no one leaned on Kevin Durant, of course he felt pressure. Internally, he was itching to get back, to resume his torrid affair with the game. He was convinced … Continue reading
Santa Anita Park chooses dollars over horses
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) As a child growing up in Brooklyn, I looked forward to attending Harmony Heart Camp in Pennsylvania every summer. It was my six-week respite from the hustle and bustle of city … Continue reading
Holdout could bring end to Williams’ tenure in D.C.
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) In “The Godfather,” after an emotional discussion on possibly gunning down a rival gangster and dirty cop, Michael Corleone utters a classic line: “It’s not personal. It’s strictly business.” That might … Continue reading
Warriors more than just another pretty team
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Golden State plays a beautiful brand of basketball. It arguably has the NBA’s sweetest-shooting backcourt ever, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The ball and the Warriors move with speed and grace, … Continue reading
Leonard’s stellar play talks him into ‘NBA’s best player’ conversation
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Introverts get a raw deal in our society. When they’re not overlooked, they’re often undervalued. We give them little attention and usually less appreciation. Today we make room for a remarkably … Continue reading
Leonsis has two chances to make splash hire for Wizards
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) “This is the best important open job in all of sports right now.” – owner Ted Leonsis on Wizards’ GM vacancy. It’s quite possible that no else in the world agreed … Continue reading
On Drake, Durant, Beal, and the NFL’s problem with weed
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *I don’t understand why the local NFL team is so injury prone. Reuben … Continue reading
Ohio State sex abuse case adds young men to the mix
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The New York Times) Colleges claim to care about the students. The NCAA claims to care about the athletes. Coaches claim to care about the players. But the evidence often suggests otherwise. Adults at … Continue reading
NBA’s new lottery format a winner, but don’t tell Knicks, Wizards
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Tuesday was a bad night for Knicks fans. Which makes it no different than most other nights since 1973. Fans went to bed Monday with visions of Zion Williamson dancing through … Continue reading
