Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Injury to Seahawks wide receiver had us fearing the worst
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By DERON SNYDER We have seen horrific crashes claim lives in auto racing. We have seen brutal beatings claim lives in boxing. We have seen terrible accidents claim lives in action sports. One day, we might see a violent collision … Continue reading
Lenny Dykstra’s claims seem iffy but they make you think
By DERON SNYDER Attention: Major League Baseball umpires are human like the rest of us, susceptible to the same flaws and failings found in folks who don’t call balls and strikes for a living. In case we forgot, Lenny Dykstra … Continue reading
Hardy makes shameful spectacle of himself and Dallas
By DERON SNYDER No one in the NFC East has anything to brag about. The first-place New York Giants lead the way with a middling 4-3 record. The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-4, struggling to prove that Chip Kelly really is … Continue reading
Kirk Cousins comes through but fear still lurks when he drops back
By DERON SNYDER LANDOVER, Md. – With two minutes and 24 seconds remaining, 80 yards from the end zone and needing a touchdown to win, Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins was calm as he stepped into the huddle. He had been … Continue reading
No defense if Pitino was aware and no defense if he was clueless
By DERON SNYDER Coach Rick Pitino is in a hopeless situation if self-described escort Katina Powell is telling the truth about services she provided for Louisville basketball recruits and players. Whether he was totally clueless or fully aware, Pitino should … Continue reading
Can we have a clue? No one knows what’s a catch anymore
By DERON SNYDER Dean Blandino has an unenviable job. On any given Sunday, the NFL vice president of officiating has to explain the unexplainable and defend the indefensible. He has to convince us that our eyes are lying, our common … Continue reading
In opposing highlight snippets, the Nothing Funny League is bad joke
By DERON SNYDER Loving NFL football is easy. So is hating the NFL. The league that has everything – a chokehold on our consciousness, a multitude of billion-dollar revenue streams, a waiting list of eager partners and willing advertisers – … Continue reading
Staying between good and very good would be great for Terps
By DERON SNYDER When the University of Maryland tabbed Randy Edsall as football coach a little less than five years ago, athletic director Kevin Anderson envisioned the new hire taking the Terrapins from good to great. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading
Scrutiny for daily fantasy sports was a matter of time … and money
By DERON SNYDER DraftKings and FanDuel couldn’t get enough exposure over the last few months. The leading operators in daily fantasy sports, they bombarded us with a multitude of ads, inundating the airwaves and cyberspace every waking minute. Incessant commercials … Continue reading
Nats needs to get managerial hire right this time around
By DERON SNYDER Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has done an excellent job in stocking the farm system and building a winning club at the major-league level. Few franchises rate as high as the Nats on both counts. But … Continue reading
