Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Lack of naming rights at Nationals Park another symptom of team ownership
Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers fans will flock to Nationals Park on Friday for the home opener. Not to Capital One Park. Or Audi Park. Or even Northwest Park. Nationals Park - the same as it has been since it opened in 2008. Published April 2, 2026
LOVERRO: Commanders seem to have odd definition of ‘urgency’
Dan Quinn, asked at the NFL owners meetings to justify cutting center Tyler Biadasz, putting the ball in Nick Allegretti's hands, told reporters, "We won a lot of games with Nick." Published March 31, 2026
LOVERRO: Nationals’ shiny new toy can’t fix what really ails them
The Washington Nationals' biggest addition this winter wasn't a free agent. It's not some hot rookie prospect. No, the exciting new piece for the Nationals, who begin a new season on Thursday in Chicago facing the Cubs, is 4 feet deep, 6 feet wide and weighs about 1,500 pounds. Published March 25, 2026
LOVERRO: WBC’s inherent drama, passion have given baseball an incomparable showcase
This was an international showcase for baseball, the likes of which their rival leagues -- the NFL, NBA and NHL -- would love to have in their sports. Published March 18, 2026
LOVERRO: Carlson’s departure feels like losing chunk of D.C. area’s sports soul
A big piece was torn from the soul of Washington sports last week when the beloved John Carlson, after 17 years on the ice for the Capitals, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for a conditional first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 and a third-round pick in 2027. Published March 8, 2026
LOVERRO: More than just a boxing match, Ali-Frazier became a culture-defining moment
March 8, 1971, is perhaps the most historic date in boxing history -- one of the most celebrated dates in sports in the second half of the 20th century. Published March 5, 2026
LOVERRO: Wild card Aiyuk could write himself a happier plot twist with Commanders
Everybody loves a good second-chance story. Published February 25, 2026
LOVERRO: The Olympic-sized boulder on Ovechkin’s shoulders
This was no leisure break for Alex Ovechkin. It was another missed opportunity to change what has been a disastrous Olympic narrative over Ovechkin's career. Published February 19, 2026
LOVERRO: A winning move for teams unfamiliar with the concept
I've often said that the NBA today is, for the most part, unwatchable. Published February 16, 2026
LOVERRO: Bigger names tend to come with higher price tags
The Washington Commanders introduced their new coordinators Tuesday -- David Blough on offense and Daronte Jones on defense, both newbies to the high-profile roles. If owner Josh Harris had written bigger checks, the team might have been introducing Mike McDaniel and Brian Flores instead. Published February 12, 2026
LOVERRO: To help pay for glitzed-up arena, Wizards make risky bet on Young, Davis
You can't sell "The Halo" with the promise of something worth watching in a couple of years. You can't sell your new opulent seats while asking your "venue guests" to continue to digest losing with the hope that someday soon the "arena experience" won't be like a funeral. Published February 9, 2026
LOVERRO: The quarterback, the coach and one memorable year
Sonny Jurgensen left a lot of good things behind when he died last week. Fond memories for thousands of Washington football fans listening to his radio calls. Amazing NFL film clips that capture the jaw-dropping magic of his passing skills. Heartfelt recollections from people who had the good fortune of knowing, or even just meeting, the great No. 9. Published February 8, 2026
NFL great, Washington icon Sonny Jurgensen dead at 91
Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen, who helped build the Washington Redskins into a popular cultural phenomenon that once consumed the city with his Hall of Fame arm and broadcast charm, died Friday. Published February 6, 2026
LOVERRO: Vegas bookie’s new book entertains with big moments, sports icons, cautionary tales
The Super Bowl is the Super Bowl for bettors and bookies alike. For bettors, it's the last chance of the football season to get it right if you've been losing. Because of that, if you're the bookie, the stakes are higher than ever to protect your book. Nobody knew that more than legendary Las Vegas bookmaker Art Manteris. Published February 5, 2026
LOVERRO: Belichick’s binder beat him into the Hall
Six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick became a Hall of Fame victim last week as he failed to get the necessary votes to get into Canton his first time on the ballot, becoming a sympathetic figure -- perhaps the evil genius' greatest achievement. Published February 2, 2026
LOVERRO: Quinn’s ‘Help Wanted’ signs don’t seem to be the attraction they once were
I guess the Commanders are no longer coaching heaven. Published January 29, 2026
LOVERRO: While you’re saying goodbye to Gore, might as well bid farewell to Wood as well
The Juan Soto trade tree keeps bearing fruit for the Washington Nationals. Published January 26, 2026
LOVERRO: Orioles show Nationals what an offseason should look like
The Orioles are hosting a question-and-answer session for fans Thursday at the historic Senator Theatre in Baltimore with new manager Craig Albernaz and new free agent slugger Pete Alonso. It's sold out. Published January 21, 2026
LOVERRO: Trump is the wild card in the baseball labor crisis
The reports about free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker signing his earth-shattering four-year, $240 million contract with the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers surfaced three days before the late Curt Flood's 88th birthday -- an early celebration of Flood's legacy. Published January 19, 2026
LOVERRO: Quinn bets it all on fast-rising Blough
I don't know about you, but I never saw David Blough on Washington Commanders game day performing his duties as assistant quarterback coach. Yes, he was in the booth. But you would have thought the glow of this shining star could be seen for miles. Published January 15, 2026
