Author Archives: Deron Snyder
D.C. will be heavy lift for Haskins, next Wizards pick
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The weekend brought us a first glimpse of Washington’s would-be hero at quarterback. Tuesday night will either raise our hopes or deflate them regarding a potential liberator for the Washington Wizards. … Continue reading
Multiple choice, or all of the above, on Nats’ early-season struggles
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting edition of America’s favorite sports pastime, The Blame Game! Today’s contestants hail from the Washington Nationals, whom several prognosticators picked to reach World Series. … Continue reading
No slight to others, but Warriors-Rockets has championship feel
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) With all due respect to No. 2-seed Denver and No. 3-seed Portland, there’s a sense that the Western Conference finals are underway as we speak, even while the aforementioned teams toil … Continue reading
All-natural Semenya asked to pay, despite no wrongdoing
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Substances and athletic competition go back a long way. For all we know, the ancient Greeks cultivated a mix of “special” olives to help Olympic runners go faster. If nothing else, … Continue reading
Nick Bosa puts sports and politics back in the mix
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Here we go again … with a twist. Another athlete has made national headlines for his political views, for stances that drew attention from the White House. But this time, President … Continue reading
Destinations for Murray, Haskins make this NFL draft super intriguing
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The NFL has a laundry list of things done poorly, including its handling of concussions, player discipline and Colin Kaepernick. But there’s no denying the league has mastered at least one … Continue reading
Going ‘next question’ shows lack of professionalism, ingenuity and class
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Maybe it’s not completely his fault. But I blame agent Drew Rosenhaus. Nearly 14 years ago, standing alongside client Terrell Owens in front of the star receiver’s home, Rosenhaus answered several … Continue reading
Ban hockey fights or keep them, but don’t blame Ovi
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I’m not a big fan of fighting, not on street corners, in bars, on pay-per-view, or in hockey. But, yeah, I’ll watch pro athletes exchange blows on occasion (while ignoring the … Continue reading
Back on top, Tiger reminds us that wannabes need not apply
By DERON SNYDER: (as published in The Washington Times) His first official Nike commercial, way back in 1996 – before anyone imagined the incredible highs and devastating lows ahead – was brilliant in capturing what Tiger Woods meant to golf … Continue reading
Magic did the Lakers – and himself – a favor by stepping down
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Being president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers is a great job, a dream job for hoops addicts. But it can’t beat the great job and dream life of … Continue reading
