Category Archives: Sports
Gabby’s Story Is Bigger Than Sports
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By DERON SNYDER Truth be told, we weren’t that inspired by Olympians like Michael Jordan and Carl Lewis. While they dominated their sports like few have ever done, it’s commonplace to see African Americans conquer basketball and track and field. … Continue reading
Some Outside Interests Are Good in Recruiting
By DERON SNYDER Now that Penn State’s shocking stream of sad news has slowed, the NCAA can turn its attention to less-depressing matters … good, old-fashioned recruiting violations! While Jerry Sandusky’s atrocities were unimaginable and led to unprecedented penalties, the NCAA … Continue reading
Another NFL Suicide, More Football Scrutiny
By DERON SNYDER We don’t know why O.J. Murdock took his life Monday. We don’t know the problems he faced and considered unmanageable. We don’t know the emotions he felt and considered unbearable. But we do know that Murdock, 25, … Continue reading
Nationals Just Browse As Others Make Deals
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Nationals didn’t make any moves at Tuesday’s trading deadline, which means at least two things: General manager Mike Rizzo likes the makeup of his team, and Edwin Jackson is staying put for just the second … Continue reading
Olympic Opener No Problem For Team USA
By DERON SNYDER The U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team needed a good challenge Sunday in its opening game against France because the next two opponents are lightly regarded Tunisia and Nigeria, which could lose by 70 points combined. The two … Continue reading
NBA Vet’s Fatherhood Book a Slam Dunk
By DERON SNYDER Etan Thomas is on a mission. While the 6-foot-9 forward would like to resume his 11-year NBA careerafter sitting out last season, his new quest has nothing to do with rebounds and blocked shots. It’s about affection … Continue reading
Olympic Spirit Lags As Opening Ceremony Nears
By DERON SNYDER Let the games begin and let the foolishness end. Here’s hoping the Opening Ceremony on Friday night starts a better spell for the London Olympics. Because getting into the spirit has been challenging thus far. Perhaps the … Continue reading
Joe Paterno’s Loss Puts Eddie Robinson Back Ahead
By DERON SNYDER We all know the media can be, uh, funny sometimes when it comes to why and how someone is highlighted and someone else isn’t. A perfect example just happened involving Penn State’s late football coach Joe Paterno … Continue reading
Nittany Lions On Menu For Feeding Frenzy
By DERON SNYDER The Nittany Lions, severely wounded by the NCAA’s blast, are down. Naturally, buzzards are in the midst of circling overhead. It won’t be long before the pecking begins, and Penn State’s recruiting efforts are ripped to shreds. … Continue reading
Hammer Falls Just Right On Penn State
By DERON SNYDER The “death penalty” would’ve been more merciful for Penn State’s football program. Instead of being hooked up to tubes and machines and continuing to exist with a pitiful quality of life, Penn State would’ve suffered less if … Continue reading
