Thom Loverro

Thom Loverro has been a professional journalist since 1977, working for a number of newspapers, including eight years as a news editor and reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where he covered government, politics, and crime. He moved into sports writing when he joined The Washington Times in 1992. He moved to The Washington Examiner as a sports columnist in 2009 and returned to The Washington Times in 2013, where he is currently the lead sports columnist.

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Columns by Thom Loverro

LOVERRO: When it comes to the Capitals, when is it too early to panic?

The Capitals absolutely will not lose their series with the Flyers, but after losing on Wednesday when they could have completed a sweep, those memories are starting to creep back. Published April 21, 2016

LOVERRO: Ready all season, Capitals’ depth about to be put to playoff test

It looks as if the Capitals were clairvoyant when they traded for Ryan Weber in February, understanding that the reserves would likely be needed for a deep playoff run. Published April 19, 2016

LOVERRO: Braden Holtby’s coronation underway after spectacular season

Holtby matched a league record and has again set several team records with his play this season. It's time to think of the Capitals' goaltender as one of the kings of Washington sports. Published April 17, 2016

LOVERRO: Different feel from Capitals after first two games of playoffs

The Capitals have struggled with two-game leads in playoff series fairly recently, but the way they're playing thus far makes it seem like nothing can go wrong. Published April 17, 2016

LOVERRO: Complacency clearly gone from Capitals as postseason begins

Whatever worries the Capitals may have held about their play after the end of the regular season appeared gone on Thursday, when they claimed a 2-0 victory over the Flyers in Game 1 of the playoffs. Published April 14, 2016

LOVERRO: Wizards still waiting on next great era, even after firing Randy Wittman

A number of remarkable players have enthralled the league since the Wizards were last relevant, yet again they sputter, even through their firing of coach Randy Wittman on Wednesday night. Published April 14, 2016

LOVERRO: Capitals’ past playoff failures can be hard to forget

How long will it take to forget about what has happened to the Capitals for the past decade? Will first-round losses or other struggles rekindle thoughts of their inability to make a deep run? Published April 12, 2016

LOVERRO: Emmett Ashford, first black umpire, started in Washington 50 years ago

Ashford's first game was between the Senators and the Indians on April 11, 1966 at what is now RFK Stadium. He ran hard and fast to call plays and made them all with flair. Published April 10, 2016

LOVERRO: If keys didn’t make it clear, Washington belongs to Bryce Harper

Harper was given a key to the city by Mayor Muriel Bowser prior to the Nationals' home opener on Thursday, which is just another honor he'll add to his growing collection of trophies. Published April 7, 2016

LOVERRO: Nobody should enter Basketball Hall of Fame before Lefty Driesell

The former Maryland coach, who is eighth all-time with 786 victories, was again left out of the Basketball Hall of Fame when the newest class of inductees was revealed on Monday. Published April 5, 2016

LOVERRO: Nationals will soon find Dusty Baker is better than Plan B

Baker appeared to be the Nationals' second choice for manager last fall, but his ability to connect with players and his more than 50 years of experience should point them in the right direction. Published April 3, 2016

LOVERRO: Washington at center of boxing world with several upcoming shows

Adrien Broner and Ashley Theophane will headline a nationally televised "Premiere Boxing Champions" card on Friday at the D.C. Armory, with two other events looming in the next two months. Published March 31, 2016

LOVERRO: Unlike Robert Griffin III, Colt McCoy soldiers on with Redskins

Griffin never showed a desire to improve while with the Redskins, which is exactly what McCoy hopes to do after he decided to return to the team by signing a new contract earlier this month. Published March 29, 2016

LOVERRO: Alfred Morris’ old car helped create identity as Redskins’ everyman

It wasn't just Morris' record-breaking rookie season in 2012 that endeared him to many. It was also the story behind his 1991 Mazda, which put his humility on display. Published March 27, 2016

LOVERRO: Possibilities limitless for Robert Griffin III with the Browns

Now that Griffin has signed with the Browns, one of the Redskins' home opponents this season, every scenario is in play and the possibilities are limitless. Published March 24, 2016

LOVERRO: Mark Turgeon set to meet his biggest challenge yet as Maryland’s mountain man

Turgeon's substance shows he will measure up to the moment Thursday in Louisville. He's doesn't hate that he has to play Kansas. He isn't just glad his team is there. He isn't just excited to be in the game. He wants to beat everyone. Published March 22, 2016

LOVERRO: Major League Baseball’s trip to Cuba a step back in time

Here's hoping that the group of writers accompanying Obama, including those sportswriters who will be covering the Tampa Bay Rays exhibition game Tuesday against the Cuban national team, have as good a time as I had in the five days I spent there in 1999. Published March 20, 2016