Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Checking off items on my TIDU List™ – Trump, Jerry Jones, ESPN …
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By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List™” – Things I Don’t Understand: *How the U.S. men whiffed on World Cup bid All things considered, reaching the World Cup should’ve been the … Continue reading
Consuming less NFL could be beneficial for our nation’s health
By DERON SNYDER The reality is, plenty of folks could use less football in their lives. The same energy, passion, and devotion they generate for the NFL could be used elsewhere, for more meaningful matters like family and community
Ovechkin needs to keep reminding us he’s not done yet
By DERON SNYDER Most prognosticators have the Capitals returning to the pack after back-to-back Metropolitan Division titles and President’s Trophies. The forecast is based on the numerous veterans from last year who now wear different sweaters, including Marcus Johannsson, Justin … Continue reading
For these Nationals and Capitals, postseason is all that matters
By DERON SNYDER Thursday and Friday bring a tale of two seasons to the DMV, one getting underway and one possibly ending next week. The Washington Capitals, coming off back-to-back division titles, open the regular season 900 miles away in … Continue reading
Don’t know about Red Bull but can confirm the RedZone is addictive
By DERON SNYDER Growing up as a young football fan in Brooklyn, I didn’t realize what I was missing. The revelation came upon leaving for Washington to attend Howard University. There was more to NFL Sundays than Giants and Jets … Continue reading
Wizards’ ‘House of Guards’ has work to do as super duo
By DERON SNYDER So-called NBA “Big 3’s” have been the rage since LeBron James and Chris Bosh relocated to South Beach to team with Dwyane Wade. That union resulted in four consecutive trips to the Finals and a pair of … Continue reading
Hard to grasp how sneaker money for players is a federal crime
By DERON SNYDER Shock and outrage lurk every day, ready to erupt over the next update, sound bite, or tweet. The newsflashes are like chicken wings and we’re the hot oil, bubbling and popping and splattering when they’re dropped in … Continue reading
Trump’s foray into sports unwisely puts politics in offensive stance
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Keeping politics out of sports has been a losing battle. Who knew keeping sports out of politics was the next frontier? That’s usually a non-issue (aside from proposed stadium deals), primarily … Continue reading
Washington over Oakland just more proof we don’t know squat
By DERON SNYDER Sunday’s early games should have provided a clue. Very little about Week 3 would follow the script of expected outcomes. New England needed a touchdown with 25 seconds remaining to get past Houston at Gillette Stadium. Jacksonville … Continue reading
Surprise, surprise – Barkley has ignorant take on new NBA schedules
By DERON SNYDER “Back in my day …” That’s the gist of Charles Barkley’s rant against the NBA. The league reduced the number of back-to-back games and eliminated four-games-in-five-nights scenarios to produce a better overall product. But the Hall of … Continue reading
