Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Boxer Mark Johnson loses son to gun violence
District boxing legend Mark Johnson lost his son this month to the virus. Not that one. The one that has plagued the city's young black men for decades. Published March 31, 2020
Kyle Allen trade is about the illusion of competition
Kyle Allen is the newest quarterback for the Washington Redskins, brought in, we're led to believe, to press last year's top pick and Dan Snyder favorite, Dwayne Haskins. Published March 24, 2020
Redskins once took down Tom Brady before he rose to greatness
Yes, that's right -- the Redskins made Brady's life miserable on Sept. 28, 2003 at FedEx Field (attendance reported at 83,632), defeating the Patriots, 20-17. That hasn't happened often to New England, and Brady wouldn't let it happen again against Washington. Published March 17, 2020
Union once had leaders willing to stand up to ruthless NFL
The majority -- the slim majority -- has spoken. NFL players have narrowly approved the owners' collective bargaining agreement proposal that locks them in for the next 10 years. Published March 15, 2020
LOVERRO: Less locker room access for reporters may become norm
I know. You don't care. Published March 10, 2020
Ron Rivera’s past a clue whether Redskins’ draft rumors are true or misdirection
What has appeared to be misdirection often turned out to be miserably real. What logically seemed to misinformation would often wind up to be massive mistakes. Maybe, though, just maybe, under Rivera -- a kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh. And the easiest, simplest answer is right in front of everyone's face -- Chase Young. Published March 8, 2020
NFL work stoppage unlikely due to gap between rank-and-file, sport’s stars
Unlike other professional athletes, football players are seeped in a culture in which they see fellow union members as threats to their livelihoods. In baseball, stars sign 13-year contracts. In football, the mantra is "next man up." Jobs are always on the line. Published March 3, 2020
DiMaggio, Sinatra days long gone at Palm Beach dog track
There was a time when the Palm Beach Kennel Club was one of the iconic cultural landmarks of South Florida. Published March 1, 2020
Jose Altuve’s hypocrisy unforgivable in church of public opinion
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve's story may be irreparable because of how he presented himself as a man of God. The hypocrisy may be an unpardonable sin in the church of public opinion. Published February 25, 2020
Astros cheating leads to spring training questions of proper retribution
The long-awaited, spring training-opening World Series rematch between the virtuous Washington Nationals and the villainous Houston Astros arrived Saturday night like you might expect a typical opening exhibition season game - meaninglessly. Published February 23, 2020
Davey Johnson isn’t looking to bury Astros
Finding any little edge "just part of the game," the former Mets and Nationals manager told Thom Loverro. Published February 19, 2020
Carter Kieboom to step into void left by Rendon
The Nationals prospect, who wasn't quite prepared for his 11-day stint at shortstop last year, says he's learned a lot since then. Published February 18, 2020
Juan Soto hasn’t let success dull love for game
Juan Soto brought his smile, his enthusiasm and the energy that lights up the room when he walks in to the first day of Washington Nationals' spring training. Published February 17, 2020
Astros villainy, Nats virtue are facility flip sides
The villainous trash-can-banging, sign-stealing 2017 World Series champion Astros are the flip-side to the virtuous 2019 World Series champion Nationals -- who just happened to vanquish baseball's newest crime family in seven games in October. Published February 16, 2020
LOVERRO: Forget personal milestones. It’s time to win games
Barry Trotz is very familiar with the Milestone Caps. He lived it for four seasons. Published February 11, 2020
LOVERRO: XFL debuts with surprisingly family, fan friendly focus
This new beginning on Saturday was like a kite in the park on a sunny February afternoon -- full of fun and families, culminating in a 31-19 win for the home team. Published February 9, 2020
Khari Lee sees XFL as door to a dream
When the Buffalo Bills waived Khari Lee in 2018, he decided to try a new door -- the one for a real estate office in Pikesville, Maryland, where the NFL journeyman started a new career in real estate. but it's tough to say good-bye to a game you've loved your whole life. Published February 4, 2020
LOVERRO: Brain injuries take shine off NFL’s week of glitz
It seems like there is a hangover of sorts when it comes to thinking about brain damage in the league. It hurts to think about it because there still is no answer, no solution. Published February 2, 2020
Dwight Clark’s ‘The Catch’ brought 49ers star glory, but came with a price
The play that has become such an iconic NFL moment is also a reminder of the game's toll on players. Published January 28, 2020
Chiefs’ historic defense led Kansas City to Super Bowl win in 1970
With the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl Sunday for the first time since, it's the perfect time to revisit the defense that was the final roar of the AFL. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' offense may be the talk of Super Bowl LIV, but in 1970, it was the Kansas City defense that stunned the football world. Published January 26, 2020
