Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Of the threats on the offensive line, Bill Callahan is the biggest
A longtime offensive line coach who guided the Raiders to an appearance to the Super Bowl in 2002, Callahan's presence and influence will be felt all over the Redskins' offense. Published August 6, 2015
LOVERRO: Larry Lucchino will go down as the most influential executive of his time
Lucchino will be stepping down as president and CEO of the Red Sox at the end of the year following three World Series victories and, combined with his time with the Orioles and Redskins, has had quite a career. Published August 4, 2015
LOVERRO: NFL’s pursuit of answers in ‘Deflategate’ saga leads to more questions
The NFL's decision to take on Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the Patriots is a curious move, given how valuable and successful the franchise has been over the years. Published August 2, 2015
LOVERRO: Jonathan Papelbon brought to Washington to save a championship for Nationals
Papelbon wasn't brought to Washington to save games. Drew Storen can do that. He's got 29 saves this season and 95 over his young career. No, the harsh and simple reality is that the Nationals traded for Papelbon to save a championship. Published July 30, 2015
LOVERRO: The Redskins will be awful yet again, but not as awful as one may think
There's too much offensive talent for the Redskins to have another inept offense, and the additions of some new players and coaches, plus another year for Jay Gruden, should make things slightly more easy to take. Published July 28, 2015
LOVERRO: No voice for Junior Seau on Hall of Fame weekend saves face for NFL
Citing a policy quietly, and conveniently, put into place five years ago, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will not allow for any of the late Junior Seau's family members to speak at his induction early next month. Published July 26, 2015
LOVERRO: Barry Bonds anything but innocent as feds end pursuit of charges
There's no doubt that Bonds, baseball's all-time home run leader, used performance-enhancing drugs during his pursuit of the record. Prosecutors have merely decided that chasing him is a waste of time. Published July 23, 2015
LOVERRO: Nationals realizing there’s more at stake in National League ‘arms race’
The Nationals thought they'd have the most dominant rotation in baseball this season, but the Dodgers, Pirates, Cardinals and, yes, the Mets have made their own claims to that title. Published July 21, 2015
LOVERRO: Nationals’ likely television windfall may end up being one of a kind
While the Nationals' local TV ratings are among the worst in the majors, they should be worried that MASN, co-owned by the Orioles and the subject of a legal challenge, will be rendered irrelevant by online streaming. Published July 19, 2015
LOVERRO: Frank Robinson slighted during MLB’s ‘Greatest Living Players’ salute
Robinson wasn't given his proper respect on Tuesday in Cincinnati, when a fan vote revealed Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Sandy Koufax and Johnny Bench as the best living ballplayers. Published July 16, 2015
LOVERRO: Nationals’ answer for playoff skid could be found this week in Cincinnati
Like the All-Star Game, the upcoming trade deadline will be centered around Cincinnati, and the subpar Reds might not have to look much further than Washington to find a home for flamethrower Aroldis Chapman. Published July 14, 2015
LOVERRO: Nationals have two all-stars, but several others have proven their worth
In a season that has seen the Nationals' lineup decimated, again, by injury, several bench stalwarts, such as Danny Espinosa, Clint Robinson and Tyler Moore, have been able to keep the team on track. Published July 12, 2015
LOVERRO: After latest DUI arrest, Donovan McNabb struggling to cope with future
McNabb, who was arrested in a Phoenix suburb on June 28 and charged with driving under the influence, has struggled to live up to high expectations ever since he was traded to the Redskins in 2010. Published July 9, 2015
LOVERRO: Ruling a major setback for Redskins; Braves, Indians now in peril
So the football team in Washington has been forced into the reality of moving one step closer to being called something other than the name it brought down with them from Boston nearly 80 years ago -- the Redskins. Published July 8, 2015
LOVERRO: Bryce Harper skipping Home Run Derby is simple — and special
Harper, the leading vote-getter in National League all-star balloting, didn't want to participate in the Home Run Derby this year because his father, Ron, isn't able to do so. That alone is a reason for applause. Published July 7, 2015
LOVERRO: Unlike other ‘one-and-doners,’ Paul Pierce will be remembered fondly
Pierce, who has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract offer from the Clippers, brought several heart-stopping moments and a sense of leadership and responsibility to the Wizards. For that, we should be grateful. Published July 5, 2015
LOVERRO: Mike Green finally has chance to win Stanley Cup — in Detroit
Green, who signed a three-year contract with the Red Wings on Thursday, will be joining a team steeped in a tradition of winning and success. It'll be up to him to see how much he wants to pursue it. Published July 2, 2015
LOVERRO: Growing acceptance of sports betting should mean nothing for Pete Rose
At a time when professional sports leagues are contemplating embracing sports betting, Rose, who recent evidence shows bet on baseball while he was a player/manager, should still be on the outside looking in. Published June 30, 2015
LOVERRO: Wizards purged ‘knuckleheads,’ but Randy Wittman may have another
Kelly Oubre Jr. has been over the top in every aspect since he was drafted by the Wizards late last week, and taming that approach was a task neither Eddie Jordan nor Flip Saunders were able to accomplish. Published June 28, 2015
LOVERRO: Oscar De La Hoya delusional in thoughts of making a comeback
De La Hoya believes that, at 42, he can make a comeback similar to the one pulled off by Sugar Ray Leonard. In his last seven fights, over a dozen years, he won just three times, none of which were noteworthy. Published June 25, 2015
