Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Manziel looks to limit similarities shared with RG3
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By DERON SNYDER Robert Griffin III and Johnny Manziel have a few things in common. Both had electrifying college careers that were big on improv and solos. Both won the Heisman Trophy at outlier schools in Texas. Both were expected … Continue reading
Stain of accusations almost as bad as arrests
By DERON SNYDER At least two pro athletes had a bad week last week. They were central figures in incidents that occurred in the wee hours, leading to police investigations and undesirable headlines. The players entered the news cycle for … Continue reading
Sports – and the arts – are part of a good education
By DERON SNYDER Nothing brings people together on a regular basis like sports. Whether it’s 5,000 residents applauding a high school football team, 23,000 fans rooting for the Kentucky Wildcats, or 49,000 New Yorkers cheering for the Yankees, ballgames have … Continue reading
Got talent? Congrats! You get a second chance!
By DERON SNYDER deserve [dih-zurv]: to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation. In a song on their new album, recording artist Anthony J. Brown & group therAPy … Continue reading
Nats’ trade for Papelbon about smarts, not heart
By DERON SNYDER Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo must be a paper guy. He’s trusting that Jonathan Papelbon’s addition will cover the Nationals’ bullpen deficiencies, but not rock the clubhouse or cut out Drew Storen’s heart. Dealing with paper – … Continue reading
Intelligence a no-show during Colin Cowherd’s baseball rant
By DERON SNYDER Sportscaster Colin Cowherd didn’t mix just apples and oranges last week in his comments about baseball and Dominicans. He threw in nuts, too, which is how he sounded on what ultimately were his final shows for ESPN … Continue reading
Only RG3 (or Scot McCloughan) can free DC!
By DERON SNYDER He captivated D.C. upon arrival. Now the city is just held captive, incapable of escaping a hostage situation. Robert Griffin III has shackled Washington’s team and its fans. The Stockholm syndrome is in full effect. There’s no … Continue reading
Oversaturation of coverage makes cord-cutting increasingly real
By DERON SNYDER The queen and I recently switched our cable/internet service from Comcast to Verizon, disappointed with the former’s service but also enticed by the latter’s offer of a $400 gift card. I made sure our new package included … Continue reading
Regardless of appearance, Serena a champ who can’t still can’t win
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I wish this was fiction. Or a joke. Or a bad dream. Instead, it’s a disturbing signpost that indicates where we are in 2015. Two decades and 21 Grand Slam titles … Continue reading
Confidence, not cockiness, lifts Bryce Harper to new heights
By DERON SNYDER In a poll of anonymous major leaguers in ESPN The Magazine’s 2015 baseball preview issue, Bryce Harper was selected as the game’s “most-overrated player” for the second consecutive year. He ran away with the title, receiving 41 … Continue reading
