Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Flacco gives Ravens a reason to go slow with Jackson
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Imagine if your wife asked a younger, sexier, better-looking version of you to move into the basement. That’s how starting quarterback Joe Flacco probably felt when the Ravens drafted Lamar Jackson, wondering … Continue reading
Instead of protesting demonstrations, protest injustice
By DERON SNYDER (as published in the Washington Times) Did you hear the one about the Florida man playing music in his garage? Police responded to a noise complaint and killed him – shooting through his closed garage door. A … Continue reading
Terrell Owens, Hall of Famer, in a class by himself
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Terrell Owens is one of the greatest NFL receivers ever, period. He’s also one of the strangest NFL players ever, period. The latter has no bearing on the former, or at least … Continue reading
Legalized sports betting carries consequences for everyone
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) In case you wondered, Bryce Harper was favored to win the All-Star Home Run Derby at +225, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddShark.com. Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber was the second … Continue reading
Hands full and eyes wide open for Terps’ new AD
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) At least Damon Evans knew what he was getting into when he became Maryland’s new athletic director. He was elevated to the permanent position a couple of weeks ago, having spent the … Continue reading
Harper-Nationals split might serve both parties’ best interests
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Bryce Harper was bound to reach the All-Star Game in the home ballpark of the franchise that drafted him. He’s one of the biggest names and most marketable stars in a sport … Continue reading
Warriors make own breaks but none exist for the Nationals
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: *HOW OTHER NBA TEAMS CAN EMULATE GOLDEN STATE. The Warriors embrace Gordon Gekko’s philosophy: … Continue reading
LeBron to Lakers is win-win-win for him, them and the league
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) You can’t say the NBA was hurting with LeBron James in Cleveland. Nearly every measure was up last season, including attendance, TV ratings, merchandise, and streaming. The league dominates social media like … Continue reading
Rivers a nice start but Wizards should boogie oogie oogie, too
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Imagine you’re Doc Rivers arriving home Tuesday night. “Hi honey, how was work?” asks your wife, Kristen. “Fine,” you say. “Nothing out of the ordinary … except we traded Austin.” The Rivers’ … Continue reading
Exciting and new reality for the Nationals
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The Capitals just treated us to a season like none they ever produced, creating a sense of expanded possibilities for Washington sports. We don’t know where the Nationals will end up. But … Continue reading
