Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Enjoying big-time college sports but with eyes wide open
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By DERON SNYDER Enjoying college sports at the highest level, at least for me, includes slight pangs of guilt and a tug at my conscience. I try not to think about it too much, especially in the midst of thrillers … Continue reading
Tim Tebow should be applauded, not mocked, for chasing his dream
By DERON SNYDER Sometimes it’s hard to separate our true beliefs from our lip service. One minute we encourage people to chase their dreams. The next minute we call them foolish and unrealistic. On one hand, we say nothing beats … Continue reading
Don’t let Colin Kaepernick’s form of protest distract from his reasons
By DERON SNYDER Freedom isn’t free, as evidenced by the many who fought to obtain it, defend it or reclaim it and paid the ultimate price. That’s the cost of living in a so-called free country and the benefits extend … Continue reading
With no rings, Carmelo Anthony’s medals must suffice and that’s OK
By DERON SNYDER One day, perhaps, the U.S. men’s basketball team won’t have the world to kick around. Ben Simmons and Australia are coming, as are Andrew Wiggins and Canada. Croatia and France also could be threats, at the 2020 … Continue reading
Rio Olympics hangover a warning for future potential hosts
By DERON SNYDER The 2016 Rio Olympics provided many feel-good moments, from Simone Biles to Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps to Allyson Felix and a host of unfamiliar names contributing to the United States’ medal count. But now the party is … Continue reading
Semenya questions are uncomfortable, unfortunate and unnecessary
By DERON SNYDER “Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain’t I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no … Continue reading
Simone Manuel’s lessons just as valuable as her gold medals
By DERON SNYDER As proponents of sports, we’re quick to list the valuable lessons imparted by athletics. Competition provides instruction on teamwork, discipline, commitment, dedication and sportsmanship. Participants (and spectators, vicariously) experience sweet victories and bitter defeats, which serve as … Continue reading
Breaking news alert: Washington star can walk and chew gum, too
By DERON SNYDER Here’s something to do the next time you’re at work and find yourself … um … unfocused. Create a Google search for “distractions” and pro sports. You’ll be amazed how often the terms are linked, like you … Continue reading
Washington appearance on ‘Hard Knocks’ not Scot McCloughan’s call
By DERON SNYDER Executives at NFL headquarters in New York are not to be taken lightly, especially not the head honcho with the big head in the corner office. Players are all too familiar with the pain and punishment that … Continue reading
11 Black athletes in less popular Olympic sports
By DERON SNYDER The Summer Olympics are more glamorous than their counterpart every four winters. And of all the competitions being held in Rio de Janeiro over the next two weeks, none are more familiar than basketball, gymnastics, swimming, and … Continue reading
