Category Archives: Sports
New Year’s Resolutions In Sports
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By DERON SNYDER Folks customarily make resolutions once it’s time for new calendars. I’m still determining mine for January and the next 11 months. Self-examination can be difficult. Coming up with suggestions for others? That’s a lot easier and twice … Continue reading
Clashing Thunder Stars Bear Watching
By DERON SNYDER The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the NBA’s best young squads, a small-market up-and-comer that thrilled the nation last season with its run to the Western Conference finals. The team is led by a dynamic duo … Continue reading
Longtime Girlfriend Scores Michael Jordan
By DERON SNYDER Just after his new Air Jordan sneakers sparked an uproar, Michael Jordan decided to settle down. The NBA Hall of Famer and owner of the Charlotte Bobcats got engaged over the Christmas weekend, which began with the … Continue reading
Prince Fielder Could Be Smash Hit For Nationals
By DERON SNYDER Landing left-handed starter Gio Gonzalez was a big move for the Washington Nationals, addressing one of two major goals as outlined by general manager Mike Rizzo. Prince Fielder wouldn’t address Rizzo’s second objective — an outfield bat, … Continue reading
Wizards Could Use Players Fans Hate
By DERON SNYDER He went from NBA obscurity to mainstream celebrity faster than the paparazzi flash. Only four players averaged more rebounds per game than he did last season. He ravaged the Washington Wizards in their season opener and was … Continue reading
Cam Newton Really Is Superman
By DERON SNYDER Peyton Manning didn’t do it. Neither did Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Dan Marino, Joe Montana or any other NFL quarterback. Cam Newton has more passing yards than any rookie in NFL history, breaking the record that Manning … Continue reading
Progress For Wizards Means More Than Results
By DERON SNYDER Some fans look at the Washington Wizards and see a glass that’s half full. Other fans look at the team and see a bare table, no glass at all. The latter view is overly harsh and pessimistic. … Continue reading
Air Jordans, Marketing and Lost Minds
By DERON SNYDER The scenes were reminiscent of the worst Black Friday incidents: Shoppers lining up for hours and breaking through doors. Folks suffering injuries from being trampled or punched. Police resorting to pepper spray to subdue unruly crowds. Except … Continue reading
Capitals Coach Contract A Flex Plan
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” — Things I Don’t Understand: • Why Dale Hunter was announced as coach instead of interim coach. With a deal that reportedly ends after … Continue reading
NFL Thinking Clears On Concussions
By DERON SNYDER No matter how much they try to make objective, impartial decisions regarding players’ fitness, the trainers and medical staff for NFL teams aren’t oblivious. They realize that coaches, front-office executives and teammates are concerned about the health … Continue reading
