Author Archives: Deron Snyder
U.S. women’s team deserves better treatment from USA Hockey
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By DERON SNYDER A photo made the rounds on social media last week and left a trail of scorched cyberspace. It showed more than two dozen men around a large conference table on Capitol Hill. With nary a woman in … Continue reading
Decision to kneel for anthem is biggest thing holding Kaepernick back
By DERON SNYDER There are competing theories on why former San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains unemployed. One school of thought blames the lack of interest on Kaepernick’s decision to kneel during the national anthem last season. The other camp … Continue reading
NBA teams that rest players have eyes on the prize, not popularity
By DERON SNYDER We can’t have it both ways in sports (or life), yet we insist on trying. We bounce between hard, cold truth and warm-and-fuzzy fiction, choosing whichever flag suits our purpose at a given moment. For instance, consider … Continue reading
Cousins shows Skins that contract is just business, nothing personal
By DERON SNYDER Maybe they’re just selfish and interested only in their team’s success. Maybe they’re just gullible and conditioned to side with management. Maybe they’re just envious and wish they were enjoying fortune and fame instead. Whatever the reason, … Continue reading
Gonzaga: The “little mid-major” that’s a favorite and a sleeper
BY DERON SNYDER Question: How can a No. 1 seed be an underdog in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? Answer: When it’s Gonzaga. In the game “One of these doesn’t belong,” Gonzaga stands out compared to fellow top seeds Villanova, … Continue reading
Baseball takes a while, so will WBC if it’s ever popular here
By DERON SNYDER Two out of three ain’t bad. The World Baseball Classic is correct about its international nature and the sport involved. But the tournament is a long way from being a sterling standard on these shores, where our … Continue reading
One thing is clear for Washington: The circus is back in town
By DERON SNYDER Fear of failure and fear of success are close cousins, equally devastating in their ability to paralyze individuals and institutions. Potential can’t be maximized when you’re afraid to try, afraid to extend your zone of comfort. We … Continue reading
You can disagree with Ball’s approach but can’t argue with results
By DERON SNYDER Some parents live through their kids and never stop bragging about them. Their son isn’t just good, he’s great. Their daughter isn’t merely smart, she’s a genius. Their children are not only talented, they’re unprecedented. Parents like … Continue reading
NFL invites to scouting combine about image more than ethics
By DERON SNYDER Organizations as big and powerful as the NFL should be much slicker in handling spin and shaping perception. But the NFL routinely falls to a level you’d expect from mom-and-pop outfits unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight. … Continue reading
Washington Wizards came together while no one was looking
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *HOW THE WIZARDS SNUCK UP ON EVERYBODY. Hard as it is to believe, Washington is a bonafide contender in … Continue reading
