Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Jameis Winston: Good player, bad rep. Bad rap?
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By DERON SNYDER Most folks have made up their minds about quarterback Jameis Winston, having read and heard enough about misbehavior and alleged misdeeds by the Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State. They have been inundated by reports of the … Continue reading
In best-of-seven series, Wizards must learn lessons, move on
By DERON SNYDER Here’s the thing about seven-game series: One night doesn’t necessarily carry over to the next. What worked in Game 1 might be futile in Game 2. The would-be trend in Game 3 can disappear in Game 4. … Continue reading
Tom Brady’s suspension more outrageous than the ‘crime’
By DERON SNYDER For an entity that does so much so well, transforming its brand into a 24/7, year-round fixture, the NFL can be incredibly ham-handed at times. The league botched the concussion issue for years. When it hasn’t overreached … Continue reading
Wizards had no Wall, but a will and a way
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Wizards came close to winning Game 2 without John Wall. They came even closer to losing Game 3 without him. All things considered, they prefer their All-Star point guard in the lineup rather than in … Continue reading
Tiger Woods’ trade-off: Worse golfer but better man
By DERON SNYDER If the number seven represents completion, Tiger Woods has about 18 months until his roller-coaster comes to an end. Considering all that has occurred since that fateful Thanksgiving in 2009 – when then-wife Elin Nordegren chased Woods … Continue reading
Without Wall, Wizards must resort to keyless-ignition system
By DERON SNYDER With John Wall sidelined in a dark suit with matching soft cast Tuesday night, the Washington Wizards lost their mojo and first playoff game this season. An excellent chance to return home with a 2-0 series lead … Continue reading
John Wall, Bradley Beal put heart over hurt
By DERON SNYDER Hearts stopped for Washington Wizards fans at two points during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, once in the second quarter and again in the fourth. First point guard John Wall writhed in pain as he … Continue reading
Mayweather-Pacquiao fight a case of highway robbery
By DERON SNYDER Where was Public Enemy when we needed them? In the heavily promoted run-up to a bout that was five years in the making and 10 years late, we would’ve been better served if Chuck D, Flavor Flav … Continue reading
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao: A fight of extremes
By DERON SNYDER The long-awaited Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao bout is a fight of differences. Of excess and access. Of past and present. Of crime and punishment (or lack thereof). Of the loved and the hated. It’s a fight that ultimately … Continue reading
O’s fans and players big losers as petty Birds fly south
By DERON SNYDER The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox played in an empty stadium Wednesday for no good reason. An MLB game with no spectators was unprecedented. It also was totally unnecessary and easily avoidable. A simple solution stared … Continue reading
