Author Archives: Deron Snyder
WNBA rides the wave and takes center stage as it welcomes stars
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) “Who got next?” That’s your inquiry when arriving at a pickup game in progress. Then you ask if spots remain on the upcoming team(s). If not, it’s your moment to make the game’s … Continue reading
O.J. epitomized ‘two Americas’ but denied reality until his historic trial
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Opponents of Black history try to whitewash our existence and minimize our contributions, but accurately reporting America’s past is impossible without us. Haters must pick and choose which Black people to acknowledge and … Continue reading
Starting with JuJu Watkins, women’s college hoops in good hands
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Until a few years ago, March Madness instantly brought men’s college basketball to mind among the general public, well conditioned to follow the cultural phenomenon for its office pools if nothing else. The … Continue reading
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark don’t need Cube’s ‘help’ to grow game
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Iowa star Caitlin Clark got her revenge on LSU star Angel Reese, surely enthralling goo-gobs of white folks who viewed Monday’s Elite Eight matchup through a racial lens. I certainly understand their glee … Continue reading
A Multidisciplinary Approach Transforming Student Experiences
By DERON SNYDER (as published by Juniata College) Sophomore Madison Seipp, a history major, typically isn’t attracted to courses that involve engineering or the environment. “Those are not two fields I’m usually interested in,” she says. But Seipp signed up … Continue reading
Here’s to Shedeur Sanders (or any player) flexing to dodge the draft
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Let’s begin with a reminder that the NFL draft is patently unfair to players entering the league. Yes, the draft has been an institution since 1936, and only a few individuals have challenged … Continue reading
BalTerm’s Expertise, Relationships Make for Solid 2024 Outlook
By DERON SNYDER (as published by Port of Baltimore Magazine) Like many people outside the paper industry, Cameron Wiles never stopped to think about its pervasive nature, even as society becomes more and more digitized. But when he became General … Continue reading
Russell Wilson, Justin Fields a potential win-win for the Steelers
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) The public nature of a pro athlete’s career path allows us to watch and wonder how we’d react under similar circumstances. Notwithstanding ginormous paychecks that make change easier to swallow, athletes are subject … Continue reading
As per usual, Staley keeps it classy while Mulkey keeps it trashy
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) In case you forgot what type of person she is, LSU coach Kim Mulkey sent a reminder over the weekend. It proved once again that she’s far from being in South Carolina coach … Continue reading
Entering SWAC tourney, JSU has believers in Dawn Staley and AP poll
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) South Carolina survived Tennessee on Saturday and outlasted LSU on Sunday to win the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball tournament and remain undefeated this season. No other NCAA Division I team has a perfect … Continue reading
