Author Archives: Deron Snyder
McDonald’s stupidity gives Goodell convenient outlet for outrage
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By DERON SNYDER The NFL doesn’t kick off until Thursday but the season’s first result is in. “Congratulations Ray McDonald! You just won the league’s “Bad Timing” Award! Maybe the 49ers defensive tackle never heard the hubbub surrounding Ray Rice … Continue reading
Another football season, another unnecessary heatstroke death
By DERON SNYDER We took Princess No. 1 to college a couple of Saturdays ago and looked forward to returning for some football games, as she successfully auditioned to be a dancer in the marching band. Like most parents, we’re … Continue reading
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program …
By DERON SNYDER The Jackie Robinson West All-Stars and the Taney Dragons’ Mo’ne Davis have returned home and are preparing for another school year. Now it’s back to real life. No more close-ups on national TV. No more cover shots … Continue reading
Cheer the Turtle: Maryland helps lead way into new era
By DERON SNYDER The football program has failed to blast off under fourth-year coach Randy Edsall and the men’s basketball program has a shaky trajectory under fourth-year coach Mark Turgeon. The women’s basketball team has excelled in 12 seasons under … Continue reading
Notre Dame ‘scandal’ minor unless school personnel involved
By DERON SNYDER One form of cheating in school has been around forever. “Hey, I don’t have last night’s homework. Can I copy yours?” Another old favorite entails whispering across the aisle during a test: “Psst, what’s the answer to … Continue reading
RG3 vs. Cousins no QB controversy … at least for now
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *How we know which quarterback will be better long-term. There’s no controversy because Washington yielded several firstborns for Robert … Continue reading
Road rage and race cars a deadly combination
By DERON SNYDER The first TV story that caught my eye Sunday morning, before I absorbed the scroll about a racing accident in upstate New York, was about a guy named Lonnie Bissonnette. He recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of … Continue reading
Becky Hammon hire another step in Spurs’ unique path
By DERON SNYDER Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs continue to make the rest of the NBA look bad. That’s not the intention, though. It’s simply a result of doing their job to the best of their ability. Overseas, … Continue reading
Service academies should lead fight against athletes’ sexual violence
By DERON SNYDER Perception and reality are not always aligned, a fact that can lead to sweeping generalizations and stereotypes based on class, race and gender. You know, like jocks are less-gifted in the classroom and fraternity members are hardcore … Continue reading
The countdown for Kevin Durant’s homecoming has begun
By DERON SNYDER Did you hear the news? Kevin Durant is coming home! Two years from now! Maybe. Unless the rampant speculation and search for clues kills us first. Durant, a four-time NBA scoring champ and D.C. native, made waves … Continue reading
