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Thom Loverro

Thom Loverro

Thom Loverro has been a professional journalist since 1977, working for a number of newspapers, including eight years as a news editor and reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where he covered government, politics, and crime. He moved into sports writing when he joined The Washington Times in 1992. He moved to The Washington Examiner as a sports columnist in 2009 and returned to The Washington Times in 2013, where he is currently the lead sports columnist.

Columns by Thom Loverro

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris speaks during an NFL football news conference at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Va., Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Harris headed for stadium fights in two cities — D.C. and Philadelphia

From Las Vegas to Chicago to Kansas City, Jacksonville and other cities, debates are taking place about who pays for new stadiums and arenas, who benefits and who suffers. Josh Harris will likely soon find himself at the epicenter of those battles, on two fronts -- Washington and Philadelphia. Published February 29, 2024

Former Maryland coach Lefty Driesell speaks during a news conference for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2018 announcement, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio. Lefty Driesell, the coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. He was 92.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Lefty Driesell had a courtside view of basketball history as it happened

Charles "Lefty" Driesell was a larger-than-life figure, and so his passing should be large as well -- perhaps more than just one column of tribute to the Hall of Fame coach who turned Maryland basketball into a Broadway show and college basketball into a passion in the Washington region. Published February 21, 2024

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) putting up a shot during the second quarter of an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., February 10, 2024. (Photo by Billy Sabatini)

LOVERRO: Keeping Kuzma shows Wizards can’t even tank right

The NBA showcased its unwatchable product Sunday night with their annual All-Star Game, where the league's superheroes displayed little intelligence, artificial or otherwise, in an absurd 211-186 Eastern Conference win over the Western Conference. Published February 19, 2024

University of Maryland head basketball coach Charles "Lefty" Driesell shouts encouragement to his team as they clash with Duke University at College Park, Md., Feb. 2, 1974. Lefty Driesell, the coach whose folksy drawl belied a fiery on-court demeanor that put Maryland on the college basketball map and enabled him to rebuild several struggling programs, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. He was 92. (AP Photo/William Smith, File)

LOVERRO: Lefty Driesell put Maryland basketball on the map

Lefty the Showman passed away Saturday at the age of 92 and the DMV sports community -- marked these days by dullness and depression -- mourned not just the man, but the excitement he created that still resonates to this day. Published February 18, 2024

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn answers a question during his introductory press conference at the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia, February 5, 2024. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Chemistry, attitude, swagger. What’s not to like?

It was a banner day for the Washington Commanders on Monday. New owner Josh Harris introduced his first NFL coach -- former Atlanta Falcons head coach and, more recently, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Published February 6, 2024

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

LOVERRO: Ravens got bullied, baited by the best in the business

What was the pregame drama all about? Was it to remind everyone that the Chiefs, who posted an 11-6 record this season and who were 4 1/2 point underdogs going into the game against the 13-4 Ravens, were the defending champs and recent two-time winners of the Super Bowl? Was it Kansas City's response to a perceived lack of respect? Published January 29, 2024

In this April 27, 1993, file photo, restaurateur Elaine Kaufman, left, stands with author George Plimpton at her restaurant "Elaine's" in New York. Kaufman, whose East Side establishment became a haven for show business and literary notables, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at the age of 81. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

LOVERRO: Interesting event in Lions history spawned famous Plimpton book

The Detroit Lions don't have much of a championship history. But they have one particular unique chapter in franchise history that took place 60 years ago during the 1963 NFL season, when a Sports Illustrated writer reported to Lions training camp to play quarterback -- and wrote a memorable book about the experience. Published January 25, 2024

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Banning Potoa’e (79) hits Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson (17) as he throws an interception at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., August 21, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

LOVERRO: How about rebuilding Commanders in the mold of the Ravens?

Washington Commanders fans should feel great about Saturday's 34-10 playoff win over the Houston Texans. After all, the Ravens are new owner Josh Harris' franchise role model, according to what was left of Sports Illustrated last month. Published January 21, 2024