Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Bet on it: Expansion of legal sports gambling en route
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By DERON SNYDER NBA commissioner Adam Silver says it’s time to end the modern-day equivalent of prohibition and allow widespread, legalized gambling on pro sports. By sheer coincidence (not), NBA owners recently purchased an equity stake in the daily fantasy … Continue reading
Washington’s faults laid bare as Bucs seize chance for rare win
No one told Tampa Bay that Washington was supposed to win. The Bucs figured it was their turn after blowing fourth-quarter leads in three consecutive games and five times overall this season.
If Pastor Jenkins has been asleep, don’t wake him up!
By DERON SNYDER UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Growing up in First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Pastor John K. Jenkins had dreams of being its pastor, although he can’t remember exactly when they began. But he knows the extent of his … Continue reading
Kobe Bryant is missing shots, not the point
By DERON SNYDER Life is great for Laker haters these days. The storied NBA franchise is well en route to the draft lottery, again. That would give Los Angeles back-to-back lottery picks for the first time since 1993 and 1994. … Continue reading
Wizards show versatility in mixing and matching off bench
By DERON SNYDER Just seven games in, the Wizards already have survived one of the toughest stretches on their schedule. They’re coming off four games in five nights and have played three sets of back-to-backs. No matter who you face … Continue reading
Eight is enough (plus hefty fine), for Adrian Peterson
By DERON SNYDER They’re back. The NFL’s three-headed monster of Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice and Greg Hardy never went away, but they faded into the background for several weeks as our attention turned to touchdowns rather than beatdowns. Now they … Continue reading
Redskins’ polling numbers poor as they head into bye week
By DERON SNYDER Tuesday is Election Day and Washington’s football team has pletny of candidates on the ballot, collectively and individually, especially after Sunday’s game at Minnesota. The 29-26 defeat made the team a shoo-in for “Most Disappointing Loss Following … Continue reading
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith a featured speaker for Mighty Men of Valor
By HOWARD MANN UPPER MARLBORO, Md – The Mighty Men of Valor national conference, held just outside of Washington, D.C., at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, drew more than 2,500 men last year. The event returns to FBCG on … Continue reading
This class act is best in class
By DERON SNYDER First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Md.) member Clarissa Corey-Bey recently was voted the 2014 Bishop McNamara High School Woman of the Year. Clarissa displayed a spirit of excellence at the famed BMHS, in Forestville, Md., graduating with … Continue reading
FBCG’s new youth pastor jumps in mix with Love Tour, MERGE
By DERON SNYDER No one has to tell Reverend Jonathan Z. Queen about the challenges facing girls. He has first-hand knowledge – as the father of four daughters ages 18-24 – and knowledge gained through his experience as a long-time … Continue reading
