Author Archives: Deron Snyder
College athletes can’t make money because NCAA wants it all
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Contrary to popular belief, NCAA doesn’t stand for National Collegiate Athletic Association. It stands for No Compassion At All. The body that rules intercollegiate sports and bleeds the revenue-producing laborers has … Continue reading
Youth sports have everything – except people who want to officiate
By DERON SNYDER Once upon a time, many little boys wanted to be police officers or fire fighters when they grew up. Perhaps that’s the still the case today. But it seems like more young tykes dream of being point … Continue reading
Cowboys show no class in handling false charges against Whitehead
By DERON SNYDER I’ve heard elders talk about a time when teachers could spank a child at school. That often would lead to another spanking at home, punishment for receiving the first one. It didn’t matter if the original sentence … Continue reading
Trade demand is puzzling but Irving might deserve benefit of doubt
By DERON SNYDER The sports world has pilloried Kyrie Irving since Friday, when reports surfaced that the four-time All-Star requested a trade at a meeting with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Irving expressed that he no … Continue reading
Wall extension gives Wizards long-term curb appeal
By DERON SNYDER Don’t look now, but Washington suddenly is more attractive than the homely NBA outpost it resembled for 35 years. Now, instead of being a punchline, the Wizards can punish opponents. Instead of being dismissed and forgotten, they … Continue reading
Money never the only thing unless it’s in interest of owners, fans
By DERON SNYDER Unlike pro athletes, fans’ relationship to their sports team is personal, not business. Players come and go. Names on the back of jerseys are forever changing. But followers’ allegiance to the logo and color scheme remains intact. … Continue reading
For folks taking sides on Cousins, arguments are far from over
By DERON SNYDER Washington’s latest quarterback drama has entered the final act. Barring an unforeseen plot twist, the upcoming season will represent Kirk Cousins’ last in D.C. He’ll be gone, but the debate will continue. Just as decision-makers within the … Continue reading
Don’t confuse Porter’s contract with his value to Wizards
By DERON SNYDER This is a great time to be an NBA star but even better for NBA scrubs. Thanks to the massive influx of TV money the last two seasons, players deep on the bench can command salaries that … Continue reading
MLB All-Star Game needs to be less serious, more fun
By DERON SNYDER If issues with the All-Star Game were a league’s only problem, that league wouldn’t have much to worry about. The annual gathering of top players might lack in most aspects compared to regular contests, but that’s largely … Continue reading
Fired Fox Sports exec created big disgrace with ‘Embrace Debate’
By DERON SNYDER Public discourse is taking a beating, descending to a level that allows little room for compromise and no leeway for opposing views. Forget politics. I’m talking about our fun and games, discussed with a passion and gravity … Continue reading
