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: Strasburg in a good place to learn

Ace prospect doesn't have to look far to find font of experience Published September 5, 2009

Thom Loverro: Giving the past a future

Former Negro League players still fighting for respect Published September 4, 2009

Thom Loverro: In new life, Strasburg not in any Dire Straits

There's nothing ordinary about the Nationals' No. 1 pick Published September 2, 2009

Loverro: Touted defense pulls a disappearing act

First-team's performance leaves plenty of questions. Hall struggles, too Published August 29, 2009

Loverro: To Crystal, Maris still center stage

Actor: Steroid-era records diminished true mark Published August 28, 2009

LOVERRO: Criminal record belongs to Eagles

Seventy-four years ago, fledgling Eagles signed felon Published August 22, 2009

Thom Loverro: The Strasburg era arrives, for now

Judging just by the hoopla, this should be an important year in the history of D.C. baseball. Published August 18, 2009

Loverro: A tough place for Vick to try for a turnaround

Philadelphia is a difficult city for a comeback Published August 15, 2009

Loverro: Years later, rectifying boxers’ grave injustices

Philadelphia boxing fan honors legends of the past Published August 13, 2009

Thom Loverro: Fighting chance for UFC in D.C.

UFC 101 in Philadelphia was another record-setter. Published August 10, 2009

Loverro: After death, Schulberg is still a giant

In this business, you lose your sense of awe of the people you cover and meet along the way with each passing day. Greatness is often compromised by either flaws or familiarity. Published August 8, 2009

Loverro: Uncomplicated player makes a modest return

Even Johnson can't draw a crowd to Nationals Park. Published August 5, 2009

LOVERRO: Little strength in these arms

Johnson, Beimel net three negligible minor league pitchers. Published August 1, 2009

Loverro: Heckuva day to start new job

Vick, Rose provide fodder for new sports-talk radio show. Published July 28, 2009

LOVERRO: Henderson may be the best of his time

Rickey Henderson appears to be one of the last clean players to earn consideration in Cooperstown. Published July 25, 2009

LOVERRO: Vogel’s goal - Get Rosecroft back on track

Ex-owner has a new vision for Prince George's racetrack. Published July 24, 2009

Loverro: A journeyman on the field but always a ‘King’ off it

Thirty years ago, Montgomery County businessman Tony Puca held a New Year's Eve party attended by some of the biggest movers and shakers in the state. Published July 23, 2009