Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Cancellation of Game 2 in NLDS complicates viewing weekend for Washington sports fans
Major League Baseball decided to move Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals to Sunday. At the same time, the Redskins will play the Baltimore Ravens. Published October 8, 2016
Facing mighty Clayton Kershaw, Nationals let one get away
After going down 4-0, the Nationals pushed back against one of the game's best pitchers. Yet, they trail 1-0 in the short five-game series because of a bevy of missed chances. Published October 7, 2016
Nats will go as far as Scherzer can take them
Former Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman Bret Boone believes that the Nationals chances for postseason success rides on the right arm -- and the shoulders -- of Friday's game one starter, Max Scherzer. Published October 6, 2016
Dusty Baker, Davey Johnson burnish Hall of Fame credentials with Nationals stints
Stint with the Nationals may be Dusty Baker's key to Hall of Fame. Published October 4, 2016
Kirk Cousins more obstacle than asset for Redskins
The Redskins (2-2) won for the second straight week -- a 31-20 victory at home (yes, finally a home game that actually felt like a Redskins home game) -- but, for the second straight week, the win was a gift from the opposing team. Published October 2, 2016
Jose Lobaton, Nats need to emulate Eddie Perez and 1999 Braves
The Nats and backup catcher Jose Lobaton need to emulate the 1999 Braves. Published September 29, 2016
Driverless cars are the NFL’s game-changer
Television ratings are down in the NFL. Could pumping games into your computer-controlled commute be the answer? Published September 27, 2016
Jose Fernandez’s sad death is a reminder of how fragile life is
Washington fans went through a similar experience when Redskins safety Sean Taylor was killed at the same age as Fernandez, just 24 years old. Published September 25, 2016
Josh Norman, Odell Beckham Jr. rivalry right out of a WWE manual
The only thing that would make this Josh Norman-Odell Beckham Jr. Pennsylvania Dutch Death Match on Sunday better if both of them came out wearing jerseys that said, "He Hate Me" on the back. Published September 22, 2016
Trea Turner compared to Ty Cobb, Bo Jackson
In 61 games, Trea Turner has batted .350, scoring 53 runs, with 91 hits, 13 doubles, 11 home runs, 34 RBI, an on-base percentage of .371 and a slugging percentage of .571. He has 29 stolen bases in 35 attempts. Published September 20, 2016
Kirk Cousins franchise quarterback
Kirk Cousins sat in front of his locker in the Redskins dressing room, the last locker before one of the exits. Published September 18, 2016
Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins were once model franchises
The shame is that a game like Sunday's used to represent the opposite of self destruction. The Redskins and the Cowboys used to be the excellence bowl -- the best the NFL had to offer. Published September 15, 2016
Jay Gruden’s timing off coaching against Steelers and at postgame press conference
Like Kirk Cousins and the Redskins Monday night, Gruden's timing was off. The next time the coach wants to thank Redskins fans, it might be better to wait until FedEx Field is actually filled with Redskins fans and not the visiting team. Published September 13, 2016
Kirk Cousins, Ben Roethlisberger contrast painful for Redskins
Kirk Cousins told us last week that it was "well-documented" how much talent he has at his disposal as the quarterback of this Washington Redskins offense. Maybe he left those documents at home? Published September 12, 2016
Jay Gruden’s relationship with Redskins fans complicated
The most important connection is winning, and Redskins fans, at this point, would worship a coach who insulted them every week if he built a perennial winner. But that connection with fans is what gets you through the tough times. It's the benefit of the doubt when things go south. Published September 11, 2016
Maryland Virginia vie as site for new Redskins stadium
This week, as the Washington Redskins prepare for their season opener Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FedEx Field, the fight to host Monday night and other Redskins games in the future officially kicked off with battle lines drawn. Published September 8, 2016
Redskins enter another season having to answer same questions
How did it get to this: That this franchise enters yet another season with the same question as always, the question that always gets asked. Are they any good? Published September 7, 2016
Nate Sudfeld roster spot raises questions for Kirk Cousins
Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan, as we are all well aware, wants "football players." Published September 6, 2016
Remembering Eddie Murray’s 500th and the $500K ball that wasn’t
It was 20 years ago Tuesday when Eddie Murray had his moment of Sept. 6 history when he launched his 500th career home run into the right field bleachers. Published September 4, 2016
Orioles’ disastrous business decisions show at turnstiles
These are bad times at Camden Yards, the ballpark that changed economics of the game since it opened in 1992. The Orioles are ranked 20th out of 30 teams in attendance, drawing 1.8 million fans through 67 home games, an average of 26,632 per game. Published September 1, 2016
