Thom Loverro

Dying NFL on wrong side of legalized betting case

The NFL is still operating under the premise that it is protecting a growing business rather than trying to save a dying one. Published November 30, 2017

Tiger Woods says he’s good, so opioid questions disappear

Maybe, in between all the excitement about Woods' return to the golf course Thursday in the Hero World Challenge, someone will mention the words Tiger Woods and addiction. It won't be Woods, that's for sure. Published November 28, 2017

Kirk Cousins, Redskins far apart in perceptions of his play

He has his team at 5-6 with no sign of collapse. Treading water with this group might be the best football any quarterback could play. Published November 26, 2017

Jay Gruden protected by safety of roster uncertainty

Any assessment of Gruden is challenged by the caveat that this season is defined more by who didn't play for the Redskins than who did. Published November 24, 2017

If brain damage can be detected early, will NFL, players act?

For the first time, doctors have accurately diagnosed severe brain damage in a living former NFL player. Published November 23, 2017

Dan Snyder and the Redskins’ self-inflicted wounds

The Redskins are haunted by an aura of self-destruction. If you need proof, look no further than Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints. Published November 21, 2017

Oscar De La Hoya perfect foe to unmask McGregor

Oscar De La Hoya's biggest contribution to the fight game may be exposing the fraud known as Conor McGregor the boxer. Published November 19, 2017

Max Scherzer adds luster to city’s MLB legacy

Some of Max Scherzer's contemporaries have better numbers in certain categories. But Scherzer has excelled in one metric likely to trump all: three Cy Young awards -- and counting. Published November 16, 2017

Jerry Jones isn’t going anywhere

The war between Jones and his fellow NFL owners is escalating -- in part because, I suspect that it wouldn't take much to convince the other owners to stick a fork in the Cowboys' big mouth owner. I suspect, save for Snyder, a blowhard like Jones doesn't endear loyalty. Published November 14, 2017

Home-field advantage a rarity for Snyder’s Redskins

You wouldn't have had to wait until Redskins fans were already sitting in traffic, fleeing the scene, to determine that the Redskins do not enjoy what is known as in other stadiums as home-field advantage. You could see it at kickoff, with about 15,000 empty seats and perhaps another 15,000 Vikings fans in purple. Published November 12, 2017

Al Bumbry, former Oriole, learned lessons in Vietnam

Al Bumbry, like many who played in Baltimore, was brought up on the "Oriole Way," a philosophical approach to the craft of baseball that ran through the organization, particularly during the glory years. But it was in Vietnam that he learned about life and leadership. Published November 9, 2017

Kirk Cousins continues to rise, on the field and off

There was a glimpse of the possibilities of Kirk Cousins on Sunday in his poise under pressure. His composure surrounded by chaos. Published November 7, 2017

Robert Griffin III blames everyone for fall in Washington except Daniel Snyder

Maybe the only thing worse than a fraud playing the victim is a fraud playing the victim with no one paying attention. Published November 5, 2017

Dave Martinez tells Lerners what they want to hear

It may have been a press conference, but the only person Dave Martinez was really talking to was sitting eight feet away -- Ted Lerner. Published November 2, 2017

Mike Rizzo’s contract needs to be Nationals’ next move

From all accounts, Dave Martinez is a good man and a good baseball mind. But let's face it: He was Mike Rizzo's second choice. Published October 31, 2017

Soggy Redskins-Cowboys rivalry lacks fire of old

The rivalry between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys used to be "to the bone," Redskins Hall of Fame receiver Charley Taylor once told me. "To the marrow." Now it's boneless. Published October 29, 2017

Soggy Redskins-Cowboys rivalry far cry from fiery past

The rivalry between the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys used to be "to the bone," Redskins Hall of Fame receiver Charley Taylor once told me. "To the marrow." Now it's boneless. Published October 29, 2017

Joe Girardi’s availability complicates Nationals next move

That sound you hear coming from South Capitol Street is the Lerner family gasping for air from Joe Girardi's foot on their collective throats. Published October 26, 2017

Eagles’ ascent began against Washington last December

Last December's narrow Redskins win over the Eagles should have made Jay Gruden nervous about what lay ahead for his team in the NFC East. Published October 24, 2017