Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Stadiums’ names once reminded of soldiers’ sacrifices in war
Memorial Day honors the memory and service of those countrymen who died while in service of the United States. Names of old stadiums like Memorial Stadium in Baltimore used to honor the sacrifices of those brave men and women. Published May 29, 2016
LOVERRO: Melo Trimble opted for another year at Maryland rather than the unknown
Even if he was drafted late second round, Trimble may have seen himself play next season in the NBA Developmental League, so he decided late Wednesday to return for another season at Maryland. Published May 26, 2016
LOVERRO: Baseball bet against Orioles owner Peter Angelos on MASN deal and lost
When Major League Baseball and the Nationals took the deal with the Orioles to create MASN in 2004, they didn't think Angelos would be around much longer. Published May 24, 2016
LOVERRO: Joe Louis stood tall 75 years ago in Washington fight with Buddy Baer
In one of the more memorable title fights of that era, Louis took on Baer at Griffith Stadium and struggled for some time before a pair of knockdowns left it in the champion's favor. Published May 22, 2016
LOVERRO: A decade after Barbaro’s injury at Pimlico, memories still haunt us all
Barbaro broke his right hind leg moments after the Preakness Stakes began and was euthanized months later. It turned out to be one of the worst days in horse racing history. Published May 19, 2016
LOVERRO: Tiger Woods keeping delusion alive with talk of reviving career
Woods is 40 and hasn't played a full round of golf since undergoing two surgeries on his back last fall. He would have been wise to call it a career rather than to force another painful comeback. Published May 17, 2016
LOVERRO: Mike Rizzo, having saved the Nationals, rewarded with extension
The Nationals exercised the option on the contact of Rizzo, their general manager, over the weekend. It was the right move for someone who saved the franchise from its troubles. Published May 15, 2016
LOVERRO: With Stanley Cup window closing, Capitals must find desire to win it
The Capitals were supposed to have imported veterans that could teach them the way to success, but the team's collective struggles leave it no closer to winning a championship. Published May 12, 2016
LOVERRO: Stephen Strasburg’s deal further validates Mike Rizzo’s shutdown plan
The Nationals gave Strasburg a seven-year, $175 million commitment in another example of the major leagues' trust in pitchers who have recovered from Tommy John surgery. Published May 10, 2016
LOVERRO: To move forward, Capitals must remember how they got here
The Capitals have struggled during this series with focus and determination, but how they measured up against all teams during the regular season should give them a mental edge. Published May 8, 2016
LOVERRO: Energy, belief help fuel Capitals in victory over Penguins
There may have not been much to believe in with the Capitals trailing the Penguins by two games entering Game 5, but it was on full display in the 3-1 win on Saturday. Published May 8, 2016
LOVERRO: Resiliency, desperation traits Capitals seemingly lack in playoffs
That "sudden death" feeling coach Barry Trotz referred to after a Game 4 loss on Wednesday wasn't so sudden. With the Capitals, it's always the same prolonged agony every year. Published May 5, 2016
LOVERRO: Capitals have been searching for key to playoff success for years
For years, the Capitals have continued to harp about something missing from their playoff offense, and its absence has come up again in the series against the Penguins. Published May 3, 2016
LOVERRO: Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby could decide balanced playoff series
The Capitals' and Penguins' stars and captains may end up as the deciding factor in the teams' second-round playoff series, and if so, the edge thus far has to go to Crosby and his group. Published May 1, 2016
LOVERRO: Lack of desperation baffling for Capitals, who know what’s at stake
The Capitals were barely in Game 2 against the Penguins over the first two periods, and they should know better than anyone what happens when a team lets up in a series with the lead. Published May 1, 2016
LOVERRO: By granting T.J. Oshie’s winning goal, Capitals earn something nice
Things haven't always historically gone the Capitals' way, but a video review that permitted Oshie's overtime goal to count was the perfect end to a fantastic start to a second-round playoff series. Published April 29, 2016
LOVERRO: What part of Ted Leonsis’ ‘plan’ did Wizards fans sign up for?
Leonsis said on Wednesday that keeping team management in place has been part of his "plan" since becoming the Wizards' majority owner in 2010. Such a plan, so far, has failed to pay off. Published April 28, 2016
LOVERRO: Beating Penguins would purge many of Capitals’ playoff demons
The Capitals have not advanced past the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Alex Ovechkin era, and who would it be better to do that against than the hated Penguins? Published April 26, 2016
LOVERRO: Josh Norman’s history suggests he’ll want to live up to Redskins contract
Norman was a college walk-on who was drafted in the fifth round and was told by the Panthers last week that he wasn't worth his own asking price. The Redskins met it, believing he is. Published April 24, 2016
LOVERRO: The volume is increasing on the sad song of the Capitals’ fans
The Capitals' best game wasn't good enough on Friday night, as their 2-0 loss to the Flyers is starting to resurrect the painful memories of the team's past. Published April 23, 2016
