Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Regents’ decision on Durkin will define their legacies
What will be the legacy of these people -- pillars of the community, successful leaders in their respective fields? Published October 28, 2018
Red Sox, Dodgers connections helped facilitate return of baseball to D.C.
It was the Boston Red Sox who helped facilitate the return of baseball in Washington in 2005, and it was a key figure with the Los Angeles Dodgers who was instrumental in the ownership and development of the franchise in its early days following the relocation of the Montreal Expos to Washington. Published October 25, 2018
Redskins winning in spite of Jay Gruden not having fun with Alex Smith’s play
Jay Gruden should have a bounce in his step, a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He is the head coach of a winning team nearly halfway through the season. But there is this one problem -- he's winning without his favorite toy, the quarterback. In fact, he is winning in spite of his favorite toy. Published October 23, 2018
What’s cooking at FedEx is an old Redskins recipe
A running back, a good defense, solid special teams and winning the turnover battle -- that recipe for success in your grandfather's NFL is today's blue-plate special for the Redskins. Published October 21, 2018
Rich Tandler brought passion, deep knowledge of Redskins to his reporting
It was a rare and remarkable feat: Someone who hadn't come up in the business, forcing his way into the conversation, during his 50s no less, and rising to the top in a major market like Washington -- and doing so with 21st century tools. Published October 18, 2018
Ted Williams’ marketing deal with Sears may have landed him Washington Senators job
In a conversation on my podcast "Cigars & Curveballs," McLain maintained that Washington owner Bob Short was able to convince Williams to come to Washington to manage the Senators because of Short's influence with Sears. Published October 16, 2018
Redskins make Alex Smith comfortable enough in win over Panthers
After last week's beating by the Saints, quarterback Alex Smith talked about the comfort level of the offense when the Redskins fall behind early in a game. So Sunday, the Carolina Panthers -- specifically their special teams said, "Alex, let us make you feel comfortable," on their way to a 23-17 loss to Smith and Co. Published October 14, 2018
Redskins give fans reason for doom and gloom even in first place
Why does it feel like the Washington Redskins are the worst, most pathetic, most embarrassing franchise in the NFL? Why is the air around here filled with toxic gloom and doom about the hometown football team? Published October 11, 2018
Jay Gruden needs to point blame at front office, not at himself
Have we finally reached the stage where those who worship at the Gruden altar finally consider the possibility that he may be right? Or is there far more blame to spread around? Published October 9, 2018
Jay Gruden, Redskins may need a little more mojo in the bayou
Redskins coach Jay Gruden will be looking for the good kind of magic Monday night in New Orleans, the kind that makes you happy. Published October 7, 2018
If Evgeny Kuznetsov is as good as Capitals hope, keep that Stanley Cup warm
All signs are pointing to Kuznetsov raising his game, and with it, making an already formidable Capitals offense absolutely frightening for opponents. Published October 4, 2018
Lerners’ arrogance is Nationals’ way of doing business
If you want to do an autopsy on the Washington Nationals' disappointing 2018 season, you don't need to be a coroner. The cause of death is easy enough to spot -- just take another look at the line of Lerners sitting in the front row last Nov. 1 at the Nationals' press conference to introduce new manager Dave Martinez. Published October 2, 2018
Major League Baseball needs an Orioles franchise that works
Inevitably, the disease rooted in the B&O Warehouse was too strong to resist. And now you have the infected 115-loss Baltimore Orioles of 2018, and the widespread speculation that Showalter, whose contract is up, won't be retained. Published September 30, 2018
Bryce Harper had keys to the city, but never fully opened the door
He never really embraced Washington like he could have -- not like teammates Max Scherzer and Sean Doolittle. And the longer Harper stayed, the most distance he seemed to put between him and his so-called city. Published September 27, 2018
For NFL players, a safer game ought to be an easier sell
The NFL won't reverse course. No, this dramatic change in the way the game is played on the field is where the game and -- more importantly -- the business are going. This is the new world order of the NFL. Get used to it. Published September 25, 2018
Alex Smith validates a victory for Bruce Allen on and off the field
It couldn't have been easy for the Prince of Darkness to watch as the organization brought in one know-it-all suit after another to take over his duties. But for one glorious Sunday, none of that mattered -- not the empty seats, nor the new ideas about begging fans to buy tickets and being, horror, transparent about the business. For once, on Sunday, Allen was winning on the field. Published September 23, 2018
Jay Gruden and search for elusive sense of urgency
It is the Holy Grail of sports that every coach or player is searching for, and perhaps nowhere is that search greater than in the locker rooms and clubhouses of Washington sports teams. The elusive "sense of urgency." Published September 20, 2018
Bryce Harper heads into last homestand of 2018
This final seven-game Washington Nationals homestand, starting Thursday night against the New York Mets, is something special -- it will likely be the last time fans get to see Bryce Harper, a player who has become a legend in this town, in a Nationals uniform. Published September 18, 2018
LOVERRO: Sellout streak falls along with Redskins
In the first half of the Washington Redskins home opener Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the video board at FedEx Field urged hometown fans on with this: "We can't hear you." With all the empty seats in the building, they might have added, "We can't see you, either." Published September 16, 2018
Oscar De La Hoya unlikely to be president if in-ring decisions are any indication
De La Hoya, 45, a world champion in six different weight classes over his 17-year professional career, may want to rethink this idea. He didn't do very well when it came to voting in some big fights in his career. Published September 13, 2018
