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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.
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.
