Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Nats’ Glover and Taylor used different timetables but arrive together
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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 Koda Glover grew into his role so quickly. Just two years ago he was finishing at Oklahoma State. … Continue reading
Lowering draft age and bolstering NBA minor league is right move
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) College basketball has been a major asset to the NBA, supplying a stream of players who are developed and marketed at no cost to the league. The relationship is one-sided, as … Continue reading
At long last here, enjoy FInals as long as they last
By DERON SNYDER Finally, the Finals are here. NBA fans have waited a long time for this matchup. Since Kyrie Irving put a 3-pointer in Steph Curry’s mouth to win the title for Cleveland last year. Since Kevin Durant’s July … Continue reading
‘Boys will be boys’ is big problem for Major League Baseball
By DERON SNYDER After Bryce Harper and San Francisco’s Hunter Strickland squared off during Monday’s game, Nationals manager Dusty Baker defended his outfielder’s decision to charge the mound in response to being hit by a 98-mph fastball. “It looked intentional … Continue reading
NFL insults our intelligence in explaining Kaepernick’s unemployment
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is insistent. Colin Kaepernick’s continued unemployment is due to each organization weighing the quarterback solely on merit and potential – nothing else. Goodell made the assertion two … Continue reading
We can only imagine what #KD2DC would’ve looked like
By DERON SNYDER “If you can dream – and not make dreams your master; If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors … Continue reading
Cavs-Warriors entree well worth the wait through playoff appetizers
By DERON SNYDER Do you know what’s been more entertaining than the NBA playoffs this season? Folks complaining that the NBA playoffs have lacked entertainment this season. There are too many blowouts, they gripe. The series have been boring, they … Continue reading
Nationals not close to having championship-caliber closer
By DERON SNYDER Nationals fans are forgiven if they have experienced recurring nightmares since 2012, bad dreams that start the same way every time, when the outfield door swings open. The ghastly visions started after the National League Division Series … Continue reading
No boundaries, no restraints and no shame to NCAA money game
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I suppose there’s no limit, no amount that might make the NCAA pause and reconsider its depravity. Everything concerning adults’ salaries, merchandising deals and TV revenue is based on free-market forces, … Continue reading
‘House’ rules in effect as John Wall, Bradley Beal force a Game 7
By DERON SNYDER Heavy is the head that wears the superstar crown. Trying to put on one isn’t easy, either. One night after MVP-candidate James Harden was a no-show at home in a Game 6 that ended Houston’s season, John … Continue reading
