Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Predators in child sex abuse are worst, but concealers a close second
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) How do agencies charged with caring for children and youth become so callous? In England last year, an “Operation Hydrant” hotline was flooded with calls about coaches’ sex abuse not just … Continue reading
Tradition of White House visits by sports champions enters new era
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Traditions can be tricky as time passes and norms change. Customs that once occurred without a second thought can become questionable and antiquated. Beliefs that once were widely held can be … Continue reading
KD deserved better from OKC fans and kids deserved a better example
By DERON SNYDER Pictures that include kids are the most interesting when hate and invective fill an arena, when so-called adults froth at the mouth and hurl vile insults at a fellow human being. That scene played out Saturday at … Continue reading
Even with restrictions for youth, NFL football not going away soon
By DERON SNYDER Super Bowl 51 was unlike any other, featuring a historic collapse and unprecedented comeback. The game capped a topsy-turvy NFL season of lackluster TV ratings, uneven play, inconsistent officiating and the usual assortment of issues involving drugs … Continue reading
Year of sports comebacks represents reality TV at its finest
By DERON SNYDER One of sports’ greatest debates revolves around the best way to lose. Kind of like the semi-serious, jokingly morbid discussions on preferred methods of death. Would you rather fall behind quickly and slide onto the wrong side … Continue reading
Pimping ain’t easy: The seamy side of National Signing Day
By DERON SNYDER The college football season kicked off Wednesday, at least the portion that delivers a fresh set of rankings to devour. Thousands of high school seniors played their role in feeding the machine, sometimes on live TV, by … Continue reading
Midseason magic on tap at Verizon Center; hurry while supplies last!
By DERON SNYDER In the eyes of many, we’re living in an alternate universe filled with alternative facts. But not even that phenomenon fully explains what’s happening in downtown D.C. The Washington Wizards are the NBA’s hottest team, 11-2 in … Continue reading
Laughs for NBA All-Star votes but NFL Pro Bowl is real knee-slapper
By DERON SNYDER The NBA will announce its All-Star Game reserves on Thursday. I’m going to assume the league’s coaches were serious in voting, a stark contrast to the players, who acted like standup comedians in balloting for the starters. … Continue reading
NFL wants a great Super Bowl, Goodell just wants Falcons to win
By DERON SNYDER The hope every year is for an entertaining, competitive Super Bowl. But we’re really desperate for one after this postseason stew of stinkers. Only two of the 10 playoff games were close – Green Bay’s 34-31 thriller … Continue reading
Thin line on limits for conditioning but a new mindset is in order
By DERON SNYDER My youngest daughter has taken to watching “Friday Night Tykes,” the reality TV show about ultra-competitive youth football programs in Texas. In the season premiere Tuesday night, a coach got in the face of a 12-year-old who … Continue reading
