Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Don’t think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals
Capitals fans -- you need to value and protect the prefrontal cortex of your brain. It's where your short-term memories are stored. It's also known as working memory, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic website, is critical for the temporary storage of information. Published May 18, 2025
LOVERRO: The banishment of Pete Rose was about deterrence, and good luck with that now
The banishment from baseball of Pete Rose was supposed to be about more than just the shortcomings and personal failings -- and there were many -- of the late Cincinnati Reds great. Published May 15, 2025
LOVERRO: Long day’s journey into never-ending night
It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding. Published May 13, 2025
LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills
It was after one of their many victories this season -- the Washington Capitals surprised just about everyone, even themselves, with 51 of them -- when coach Spencer Carbery talked about the connection between him and his team. Published May 7, 2025
LOVERRO: Commanders’ move cedes Maryland to the Ravens — and that’s just how the Ravens want it
When the Washington Commanders and District Mayor Muriel Bowser had their press conference last week to announce the proposed $3.8 billion stadium deal, you might have heard some cheers coming from up I-95 in Baltimore. Published May 5, 2025
LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump
Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery revealed that he is still relatively untouched by the deep scars of failure that are part of this NHL franchise's history after his team clinched its first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory at Capital One Arena. Published May 1, 2025
LOVERRO: Subtract a Snyder, add a Daniels, the answer may equal a new stadium
Nostalgia is a powerful marketing tool. So is Jayden Daniels. Published April 28, 2025
LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error — but it’s still an improvement on recent history
Both coaches touched on the same themes in their postgame press conferences after the Washington Capitals' 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference opening round at Capital One Arena. Thin. Slim. The difference between playoff success and failure. Published April 24, 2025
LOVERRO: Ovechkin’s not a hood ornament, he’s the Capitals’ engine
Somebody forgot to tell Alex Ovechkin that the Year of Alex was over, and it was time for the Washington Capitals to get back to real hockey -- which I guess somehow did not include scoring goals. Published April 22, 2025
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
