Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
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
LOVERRO: After two down seasons, Danny Espinosa playing valuable role for Nationals
Espinosa has played around the diamond and even in the outfield this year for the Nationals, steadying himself after it appeared his time in Washington would run out following a run of injuries and a demotion to the minors. Published June 23, 2015
LOVERRO: Max Scherzer’s no-hitter went just as the Nationals had planned
Scherzer knew exactly what he wanted to do on Saturday against the Pirates -- and the Nationals also knew exactly how they wanted their defense to play behind him. Published June 21, 2015
LOVERRO: Max Scherzer makes history with Nationals’ second no-hitter
The fans at Nationals Park were roaring early Saturday afternoon. They kept roaring because they knew then the game had gone from a pitching duel to one pitcher's memorable performance: their pitcher. Published June 20, 2015
LOVERRO: Earnest Byner, known for ‘The Fumble,’ still feels Cleveland’s pain
The running back, whose late fumble in the AFC championship game in 1987 cost the Browns a shot at the Super Bowl, has embraced his place in the city's sports lore -- making it easy for him to pull for the Cavaliers. Published June 18, 2015
LOVERRO: Back where he started, Stephen Strasburg still has much to prove
Strasburg made his professional debut with Double-A Harrisburg five years ago, and when he takes the mound for the Senators on Wednesday for a rehab start, he'll still be a far way from the pitcher everyone thought he'd be. Published June 16, 2015
THOM LOVERRO: Redskins fandom could shift from location of possible new stadium
Redskins officials appear ready to start the move, entertaining discussions for a new home with officials from Maryland, the District and Virginia. Virginia would seem to have the edge. But the presence of a nearby NFL franchise may complicate that scenario. Published June 14, 2015
THOM LOVERRO: Sports teams betting on dips into gene pools
I'm not sure if it's a new method of sabermetrics, but the gene pool seems to be a hot way to pick talent these days, as teams are betting on bloodlines. Published June 11, 2015
THOM LOVERRO: Salisbury, North Carolina, an oasis of hope for sports media
Sports writers and broadcasters flocked to the small town outside of Charlotte to be honored for the work they do in their respective fields -- at a time when that work is often publicly ridiculed and attacked by anonymous critics with keyboard muscles, or dismissed by wealthy athletes with agent-driven personal web sites. Published June 9, 2015
THOM LOVERRO: Joe Ross the latest glimpse to Nationals’ pipeline
Did you like what you saw Saturday on the mound from 22-year-old Ross at Nationals Park? You may be seeing more of him -- maybe a lot more next season. You may have been looking at one of the members of the Washington Nationals' 2016 starting rotation. Published June 7, 2015
LOVERRO: No way picking up Robert Griffin III’s option was a no-brainer
Despite president Bruce Allen's recent insistence, the decision by the Redskins to pick up a hefty option on Griffin's contract for 2016 was anything but the most logical of decisions. Published June 4, 2015
LOVERRO: With Nationals’ bullpen in flux, loss of Craig Stammen hurting the most
Stammen, who had pitched the most innings in the major leagues dating to 2010, tore a flexor muscle in his right arm earlier this season. His unavailability has sapped the Nationals of their most reliable bullpen arm. Published June 2, 2015
LOVERRO: LeBron James’ place among the basketball greats still up for discussion
One could suggest that the debate over the greatest basketball player would center around James and Michael Jordan, but when considering the scope of the game, the argument isn't that clear. Published May 31, 2015
LOVERRO: DeSean Jackson looking out for ‘Home Team’ with recent absence
A year ago, Jackson said that "championships are won" because of near-perfect attendance at voluntary offseason workouts. His absence this week, undoubtedly tied to his TV show, shows how invested he is in the team. Published May 28, 2015
LOVERRO: Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer providing a little edge to the Nationals
The Nationals have become yet another lightning rod in the nation's capital, with Harper's play and Scherzer's antics among the things that have started to irk players and teams around the country. Published May 26, 2015
LOVERRO: The second coming of Stephen Strasburg seems to be a long way away
Strasburg, who former Nationals manager Frank Robinson termed "The Savior" on the night of his debut in 2010, has been dominant, down on his luck and disabled. Now, with a 6.50 ERA, he's just disappointing. Published May 24, 2015
LOVERRO: David Letterman’s memorable moments were often tied in with sports
Letterman, the late-night talk show host whose final show was broadcast Wednesday night, is a huge sports fan -- and two of his frequent guests, Harmon Killebrew and Artie Donovan, were local sports legends. Published May 21, 2015
LOVERRO: Welcome to ‘BryceFest.’ Make sure to sit back, relax and enjoy the show
Bryce Harper's recent tear through the major leagues, including consecutive National League Player of the Week honors, is what the Nationals needed, expected and wanted as soon as they drafted him. Published May 19, 2015
LOVERRO: By now, second-round playoff exits unacceptable for Washington fans
The recent losses by the Wizards and Capitals in the second round should be hard to stomach, considering the city's major sports teams never seem to be able to get past that obstacle. Published May 17, 2015
LOVERRO: No matter the perspective, Capitals’ playoff loss is still a collapse
First-year coach Barry Trotz and his players can say the Capitals are heading in the right direction, but another loss in the second round of the playoffs, especially after a 3-1 series lead, makes them the same old team. Published May 14, 2015
