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Nicklaus says a tough road lies ahead for Woods' son after big win
Golf is hard enough without having a famous father who set a standard hard to match even by the very best. Tiger Woods is certain to watch that unfold over the next several years.
LOVERRO: They say 90% of success in life is just showing up
The Washington Commanders held their first OTAs of 2025 last week. If you didn't already know, OTAs stands for Organized Team Activities.
LOVERRO: The three most important words in real estate? Commanders, Commanders, Commanders
When District Mayor Muriel Bowser made a big show last month in the unveiling of the city's proposed new stadium for the Washington Commanders on the RFK site, she made sure the city got the most out of their PowerPoint program, showing off charts that proved what a great deal this is for the city and how generous the football team is going to be in its commitment to the project.
Memorial is reminder of LIV Golf and failure to fix the split
The Memorial always will be known as the tournament Jack Nicklaus built and Tiger Woods once dominated.
LOVERRO: Late NFL owner Irsay's disgust with Snyder set wheels in motion
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was one of the first NFL power brokers to speak into existence the desperate hope that so many regular Washington fans carried in their damaged hearts for years -- that it was time for the league to jettison Dan Snyder.
LOVERRO: Diamonds -- bats, gloves, too -- really are her best friend
On Saturday and Sunday, Purcellville, Virginia, hosts the nation's longest-running adult women's baseball tournament: the Diamond Baseball Classic, organized by the Eastern Women's Baseball Conference. That "diamond" may shine a little brighter this year, thanks to an inspiring new documentary on women playing baseball.
LOVERRO: Don't think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals
Capitals fans -- you need to value and protect the prefrontal cortex of your brain. It's where your short-term memories are stored. It's also known as working memory, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic website, is critical for the temporary storage of information.
LOVERRO: The banishment of Pete Rose was about deterrence, and good luck with that now
The banishment from baseball of Pete Rose was supposed to be about more than just the shortcomings and personal failings -- and there were many -- of the late Cincinnati Reds great.
LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night
It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
NFL schedule includes Super Bowl rematch, aeven games in five countries
Get ready to make those viewing plans. The NFL schedule is coming out.
LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills
It was after one of their many victories this season -- the Washington Capitals surprised just about everyone, even themselves, with 51 of them -- when coach Spencer Carbery talked about the connection between him and his team.
Heroes are forged in close games that have become norm in these NBA playoffs
Aaron Gordon went to the postgame interview room after his latest heroic moment for the Denver Nuggets, took a seat with his two nephews on his lap and waited for somebody to say something.
Golf's stars are still aligned as the PGA Championship nears
A different month, a different major and the stars are still aligned.
LOVERRO: Commanders' move cedes Maryland to the Ravens -- and that's just how the Ravens want it
When the Washington Commanders and District Mayor Muriel Bowser had their press conference last week to announce the proposed $3.8 billion stadium deal, you might have heard some cheers coming from up I-95 in Baltimore.
LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump
Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery revealed that he is still relatively untouched by the deep scars of failure that are part of this NHL franchise's history after his team clinched its first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory at Capital One Arena.
Antetokounmpo faces big offseason question of whether to stay with Bucks or leave
Giannis Antetokounmpo had to have known the question was coming.
LOVERRO: Subtract a Snyder, add a Daniels, the answer may equal a new stadium
Nostalgia is a powerful marketing tool. So is Jayden Daniels.
LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error -- but it's still an improvement on recent history
Both coaches touched on the same themes in their postgame press conferences after the Washington Capitals' 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference opening round at Capital One Arena. Thin. Slim. The difference between playoff success and failure.
LOVERRO: Ovechkin's not a hood ornament, he's the Capitals' engine
Somebody forgot to tell Alex Ovechkin that the Year of Alex was over, and it was time for the Washington Capitals to get back to real hockey -- which I guess somehow did not include scoring goals.
LOVERRO: Commanders' dance for new stadium at RFK site takes its first steps
Now the dance has begun. Sometimes it's a jitterbug. Sometimes it's a mosh pit.
