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LOVERRO: Firing Rizzo, Martinez will expose Lerner as penny-pinching, know-nothing owner
After firing general manager Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez, the Lerners will be exposed and fans will see that managing partner Mark Lerner doesn't have any more knowledge about the baseball side of the business than he did when he first came to Space Coast Stadium in spring training 2005.
LOVERRO: The mean streets of Brooklyn -- and more -- in the making of Mike Tyson
I went back to my old neighborhood in Brooklyn last week, having left there 60 years ago, nearly to the day.
LOVERRO: Mayor, Commanders running hurry-up offense, but there's plenty of time left on clock
The Washington Commanders and their business partner, District Mayor Muriel Bowser, have turned up the pressure on the city council to approve the new RFK site stadium by the July 15 date put forth in the proposal announced more than two months ago.
LOVERRO: Tired, same-old Wizards routine might have a new ending, thanks to Thunder DNA
I guess Washington Wizards fans should be feeling good about the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA championship, right?
Bradley a natural for Ryder Cup except that he's the American captain
The question about playing in the Ryder Cup was inevitable. For the Americans who have spent time with Keegan Bradley over the last year, the answer he gave on the 18th green was as pure as the 6-foot putt he had just made to win the Travelers Championship.
LOVERRO: At crunch time for the RFK stadium deal, the Commanders need the ball in Magic's hands
When the Washington Commanders and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented their big $3.8 billion stadium show in April, they had a cast of heavyweights from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Super Bowl coach Joe Gibbs and some of the football team's biggest legends -- Doug Williams, John Riggins and Darrell Green.
LOVERRO: Blame for this Nationals mess starts with the owner, not coaches or players
Nothing like an 11-game losing streak to remind people there's a baseball team in Washington -- especially losses at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, the worst team east or west of the Mississippi. People tend to notice that.
Long road, hard work earned J.J. Spaun a U.S. Open championship
J.J. Spaun faced his first big moment on a big stage in golf and he wasn't ready for it.
LOVERRO: Orioles' tinkering with Camden Yards is like rewriting Poe, repainting Picasso
These are tough days for the press. There was a change of access for the media in the White House. Restrictions on reporters at the Pentagon. But now things have gone too far -- the Baltimore Orioles are moving the best press box in baseball.
NASCAR's Mexico City race: How a historic event overcame skepticism and delays
Despite the handful of industry insiders too scared to leave their hotels in Mexico City, NASCAR's first international Cup Series race of the modern era was a cultural experience that brought new fans to the series and provided its competitors with a chance to enjoy a new country.
Baseball could use more Black stars like the Nationals' hard-hitting Wood
In a game that has struggled with diminishing Black participation and interest, a large presence like James Wood could be important throughout baseball.
LOVERRO: McLaurin's leverage? He's key to maximizing Daniels' time on a rookie contract
Terry McLaurin didn't show at Washington Commanders mandatory minicamp Tuesday in Ashburn, but he is scheduled to make an appearance nearby soon.
LOVERRO: Frederick Flying Cows provide fans old school basketball fun in new era
Granted, it was a small sample. But if you love basketball -- when it was jazz, not the 48-minute bass drum solo the NBA 3-point shooting contest has become -- the Frederick Flying Cows are old school Dizzy Gillespie.
Forget the ratings, Thunder-Pacers looks like an NBA Finals for true basketball fans
It's No. 25 Indiana vs. No. 47 Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals.
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.
