Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Redskins-Cowboys rivalry lacks bite of bygone years
Yes, it was a great for Washington fans to witness the beating of Dallas twice last year, once on Thanksgiving to make the turkey taste a little better and a second time at FedEx Field to clinch the NFC East title. But then you witnessed RG3 offering Tony Romo comfort as they left the field. Published October 10, 2013
LOVERRO: Reggie Jackson’s latest quote denial is last straw for author
It's not quite, "A day that will live in infamy," or "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," but Reggie Jackson's words printed in the June 1977 issue of Sport magazine remain among the most powerful and defining quotes in all of sports. Published October 7, 2013
LOVERRO: Cal Ripken as Washington Nationals manager?
The Nationals job is a good one. Despite falling short of the postseason this year, many observers still believe this is one of the most talented rosters in baseball, and still poised for playoff contention for years to come. But it's not the only job out there. Published October 3, 2013
LOVERRO: Capitals have tools for success as they open season in new division
The last time the Capitals went beyond the second round of the NHL playoffs was the 1997-1998 season, when they won the Eastern Conference finals and were swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup finals — the year before they entered the newly-created Southeast Division. Published September 30, 2013
LOVERRO: D.C. fighter William Joppy has new goal: marathon
The former middleweight champion of the world is in training, even at the age of 43, even though he officially retired from the ring more than two years ago. Published September 26, 2013
LOVERRO: Winless Redskins not passing the smell test
The Washington Redskins face the Raiders next Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, a dump of a stadium that is falling apart and literally stinks, with sewage coming out of the faucets last week after a rainstorm during an Athletics game. It may be the perfect setting for the Redskins' 0-3 season. Published September 22, 2013
LOVERRO: Johnson’s post-baseball dream centers around youth academy in Orlando
Davey Johnson likes a good story. The story of the 2013 Washington Nationals season may wind up being one of missed opportunity. But that's hardly the end of the Davey Johnson story. Published September 19, 2013
LOVERRO: Bench RG3 for Kirk Cousins? No, because it might work
This was always the danger of Mike Shanahan drafting Kirk Cousins, a highly regarded college quarterback, in the same draft as Robert Griffin III. This isn't Chase Daniels, or even Rex Grossman. People think Kirk Cousins can play. Published September 16, 2013
LOVERRO: Redskins can stop RG3 drama by reaffirming Mike Shanahan’s authority
There is so much smoke surrounding the Shanahan-RG3 relationship that I'm surprised the sprinkler systems don't go off daily at Redskins Park. And here's the fire — the reason that Shanahan, in the fourth year of his five-year contract — needs an extension now: the presence of owner Daniel Snyder. Published September 12, 2013
LOVERRO: 50 years ago, Darryl Hill broke through barrier at Maryland
Hill is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of Southern college football," and 50 years ago Tuesday, on Sept. 10, 1963, he knocked down one of the last remaining doors of discrimination in sports. Published September 9, 2013
REDSKINS 2013: LOVERRO: RG3’s multiple layers will keep him fresh for long haul
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is a game-changer, a player who not only changes games but also has changed the game of football with his combination of speed, smarts and skill. He is Randall Cunningham. He is Steve Young. He is Brett Favre. He is all of those things. Published September 5, 2013
LOVERRO: A D.C. sports resurrection, and just in time
I had written, if I say so myself, a wonderful obituary in June. I got all kinds of kudos from people about how I had written about the heartfelt end of a 36-year newspaper career. "I'm not a newspaper man anymore," I wrote. Well, never mind. Published September 5, 2013
Thom Loverro: Turning blind eye to his obvious fate
Zorn courageous in the face of his inevitable demise Published December 29, 2009
Thom Loverro: Debacle seals Zorn’s future
Redskins' brutal loss to Giants erases lingering doubts about return Published December 23, 2009
Loverro: It’s not Zorn’s call to make
Cerrato's exit doesn't guarantee anything for Redskins coach Published December 19, 2009
Loverro: There’s a lot to like about this switch
Allen is genial — something Cerrato never was Published December 18, 2009
Thom Loverro: The gang’s all here
This year's Redskins make up majority of all-decade team Published December 16, 2009
LOVERRO: Redskins’ brass not at breaking point yet
Until Cerrato is out, dysfunction will be norm Published December 12, 2009
Loverro: Nats’ shopping isn’t done
Several issues, including starting pitching, still must be addressed Published December 11, 2009
Loverro: Hard to validate another loss like this
Team loses golden opportunity to author signature win Published December 7, 2009
