Category Archives: Sports
No Shot For Big Ben, No Chance For Steelers
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By DERON SNYDER Ben Roethlisberger’s toughness is legendary, mythic even, embodying the industrial-strength spirit of blue-collar Pittsburgh. Gritty “Big Ben” doesn’t go down easily in the pocket, and he doesn’t come out of the lineup easily, either. No matter the … Continue reading
Life Worth More Than NBA’s Millions
By DERON SNYDER The Sacramento Kings announced Monday that forward Chuck Hayes failed his physical because of a heart abnormality. The four-year, $21.3 million contract that Hayes signed last week was voided. The Boston Celtics made a similar announcement Saturday … Continue reading
Poised Hoyas Growing, Winning
By DERON SNYDER Saturday was tough for Georgetown’s basketball program as news spread about Jeff Green, the former Hoya and current Boston Celtic who will undergo heart surgery next month and miss the NBA season. Georgetown coach John Thompson III … Continue reading
Chicago Bears Receiver A Would-Be Kingpin
By DERON SNYDER By most accounts, Sam Hurd was just a nice guy. Teammates said he was well-liked and low-key and often sang gospel songs to himself. One former teammate said Hurd struck him as “a family guy.” All of … Continue reading
Steelers LB James Harrison Stuck In Time
By DERON SNYDER The late Jack Tatum, one of the hardest hitters in NFL history, played from 1971 to 1980 and never shied away from his reputation, writing a book with the title They Call Me Assassin. He followed up … Continue reading
Wizards Can Stand Tall Over Opponents
By DERON SNYDER Wes Unseld embodied toughness for the Washington Bullets throughout the ‘70s, providing an imposing presence in the paint. The same was true of the “Bruise Brothers,” Jeff Ruland and Rick Mahorn, whose picks and elbows were a … Continue reading
Crying Foul Is NBA Small Markets’ Latest Joke
By DERON SNYDER There aren’t many opportunities to make fun of guys such as Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, whose estimated net worth of $1.5 billion makes him the 293rd richest American according to Forbes. Even when he acts like … Continue reading
No Place For ‘Gangsta’ Mentality In Sports
By DERON SNYDER After embarrassing his university Saturday by helping to spark an ugly, game-ending brawl against crosstown rival University of Cincinnati, Tu Holloway wasn’t done. The senior guard and All-America candidate for Xavier continued to act like a knucklehead … Continue reading
Don’t Be Swayed By Redskins’ Scoring Surge
By DERON SNYDER That certainly was fun, way more entertaining (and competitive) than anyone imagined. Too bad the Washington Redskins can’t play New England every week. Sure, the Patriots generate a lot of offense. But they yield a bunch, too. … Continue reading
NBA Loses Credibility On Chris Paul Trade
By DERON SNYDER The NBA’s decision to void Chris Paul’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers is wrong on so many levels, deciding where to begin is difficult. There’s the inherent conflict-of-interest in the league – i.e., the NBA’s other … Continue reading
