Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Commanders’ dance for new stadium at RFK site takes its first steps
Now the dance has begun. Sometimes it's a jitterbug. Sometimes it's a mosh pit. Published April 17, 2025
LOVERRO: NHL needed Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry
It's appropriate that Alex Ovechkin ends his historic regular season for the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh Thursday against the Penguins and his rival and comrade Sidney Crosby. Published April 16, 2025
LOVERRO: Rooting for the Wizards boils down to cheering for a pingpong ball
They had a Washington Wizards Fan Appreciation Night on April 9 -- the last home game of the season -- at Capital One Arena. They had the Ying Yang Twins, a pregame block party, free T-shirts and other prizes and promotions. Published April 15, 2025
LOVERRO: McPhee’s timely assist got the Ovechkin era on track
Three days in August 2005 that decided Alex Ovechkin's immediate and long-term future delivered the delirium that Caps fans are now feeling. Published April 9, 2025
LOVERRO: Greatness has always been part of Ovechkin’s game
Alex Ovechkin has been a power player since the day he made his spectacular NHL debut nearly 20 years ago with goals No. 1 and No. 2. Published April 6, 2025
LOVERRO: Tune in for a new season of ‘Real Coaches of College Park’
Three days after Williard's Maryland team got thumped 87-71 by Florida, Villanova -- a Catholic institution -- announced the hiring of a guy who would have to spend weeks in a confessional box to atone for his lies. Published April 2, 2025
LOVERRO: Opening weekend was an infuriating glimpse of promise wasted
The Nationals are celebrating their 20th year in Washington, and it appears little has changed since the Lerner family took over. Published March 31, 2025
LOVERRO: The Nationals’ young stars are back, but the clock is tick, tick, ticking
When the Washington Nationals take the field for opening day Thursday at Nationals Park, fans will see a familiar face in the Philadelphia Phillies opposing lineup - Bryce Harper. Published March 26, 2025
LOVERRO: Remembering George Foreman
George Foreman -- one of the most famous men on the planet -- stood on the modest altar in a metal warehouse on a side street in Houston. Published March 23, 2025
LOVERRO: Ovechkin gets pass on his pal Putin while Gretzky gets barbecued for friendship with Trump
Alex Ovechkin, who is Russian, and Wayne Gretzky, who is a Canadian, have each inevitably been drawn into the international drama surrounding their home countries, the U.S. and President Trump. Published March 19, 2025
LOVERRO: Daniels’ performance has process-minded Peters stepping on the gas
After seeing enough of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the vision changed to Super Bowl trophies arriving any day. General manager Adam Peters has gone all in to capitalize on the unprecedented success of Daniels on a rookie contract. In other words, the future, baby, is now. Published March 12, 2025
LOVERRO: Tailgating unlikely to survive transition to District’s compact new RFK stadium
This should be a wake-up call for Washington football fans looking forward to the team coming back to its old address. If you grew up going to games at RFK, this won't be that place. Published March 10, 2025
LOVERRO: If he’s hungry and healthy, Samuel is a great add for Commanders
The Washington Commanders couldn't be getting Swiss Army Knife Deebo Samuel at a better time. Published March 6, 2025
LOVERRO: Nationals owe Manfred after assist in dissolving MASN deal. What will he want back?
The long nightmare of servitude under the grimy bootheel of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network appears, finally, to be nearly over for the Washington Nationals. Published March 4, 2025
LOVERRO: Myles Garrett gives Commanders fighting chance against Eagles
An offseason battle may be shaping up, one that could even the scales between the Commanders and Eagles. Or, depending on which franchise comes out on top, put Washington further behind the world champions. The prize? Perhaps the best pass rusher in the league. Published February 26, 2025
LOVERRO: Take a more realistic look at the ‘Rising Stars’ on the Wizards roster
Zach Leonsis, president of media and new enterprises for Monumental Sports (and son of the owner), celebrated on social media recently the accomplishments of three young Washington Wizards -- Bilal Coulibaly, Bub Carrington and Alexander Sarr. He's not alone in his appreciation of the trio. Published February 20, 2025
LOVERRO: Trump budget amputations raise concerns about new Commanders stadium at RFK
Could the Trump tsunami that has swept over Washington wreck plans for a new home for the Commanders on the RFK stadium site? Published February 18, 2025
LOVERRO: Nationals go into new season hamstrung again by low payroll
The Nationals were ready to fill some holes this winter to add some free-agent upgrades to the young talent they have on this roster. They were ready to tap into the resources that Nationals owner Mark Lerner promised were there. Published February 12, 2025
LOVERRO: Eagles just set high bar for NFL contenders — including Commanders
Sometimes the standard is talent, and Philadelphia, with the best roster in the NFL, has set that standard. It's the one Washington should aspire to now. Published February 10, 2025
LOVERRO: One name stands out among mixed legacies of Eagles coaches
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is not among the finalists for NFL Coach of the Year, even though it is his second NFC championship title and trip to the Super Bowl in three years. Published February 6, 2025
