Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: D.C. finds itself entering Steroid Zone
Of course the Washington Nationals have been implicated in a steroids controversy. It was the Seventh Sign, the missing piece of Nightmare on South Capitol Street. Published May 28, 2009
Thom Loverro: Some rolling thunder makes a big difference
On Sunday the Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride came through the District. Published May 25, 2009
LOVERRO: ‘Battle of the Beltways’ needs more ammo
I asked Nationals president Stan Kasten if he had any gamesmanship ready this weekend to spice up a series between two last-place teams and named after two roads that cause suffering every day. Published May 23, 2009
Loverro: Owning up to the real problem
The Baltimore-D.C. area is strong enough to support two teams, and any notion to resurrect that old argument is misguided and misinformed. Published May 22, 2009
Thom Loverro: In May, no way to salvage Nats’ bullpen
The Washington Nationals' bullpen is so bad that it has taken on a life of its own, overshadowing everything else the team does. Published May 21, 2009
Thom Loverro: Detwiler shows his ace potential
A promising future. Published May 19, 2009
LOVERRO: Outside beer ban banishes birthright
We learned three things Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. The Preakness winner - the filly, Rachel Alexandra - is a great horse. Published May 17, 2009
LOVERRO: Borel just wants to stay in front
In 1973, Don King went to Jamaica as a guest of Joe Frazier, who was about to defend his heavyweight title against George Foreman. Published May 16, 2009
LOVERRO: Rock the Red fades to black
It hurts. I know it hurts. You were all worked up about Game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. Everyone was. The whole town was buzzing. Published May 14, 2009
Thom Loverro: Aaron, not steroids, will stand test of time
The real home run king. Published May 12, 2009
Thom Loverro: In this rivalry, defeats become more personal
Sidney Crosby is one game away from beating Alex Ovechkin in the first of what likely will be a series of drama-filled playoff battles between the Larry Bird and Magic Johnson of the NHL. Published May 11, 2009
LOVERRO: Manny’s drug explanation is more clowning around
My doctor said it was OK. It's remarkable how many times, even in this enlightened age, athletes fall victim to doctors foisting banned drugs on them. Published May 8, 2009
Thom Loverro: Pressure peaks for Nats at ‘9B’
Everyone is anticipating the knock-down, drag-out fight that will begin one month from Wednesday between the Washington Nationals and agent Scott Boras over everyone's projected No. 1 draft pick and future Hall of Famer, pitcher Stephen Strasburg. Published May 6, 2009
Lange brings boxing relevance back to D.C.
Any list of sports franchises in the D.C. area starts with the Redskins and includes other prominent clubs like the Capitals and Nationals. Then there are the not-so-prominent outfits like the Washington Freedom and D.C. Armor. Published May 1, 2009
Thom Loverro: Bowden discovers his calling in La-La Land
Gone Hollywood. Published April 29, 2009
Thom Loverro: ‘Raw’ antics shadowing pivotal game
Name calling. Cheap shots. Eye gouging. Spitting. Biting. Published April 28, 2009
LOVERRO: Home-ice advantage is as clear as a bell
The Capitals' home-ice advantage of the 2009 season didn't seem to be there for them when they dropped Games 1 and 2 at home in this series. But it was in all its glory Friday night. Published April 25, 2009
Thom Loverro: Playing poker leaves nothing but a deficit
So what do you do when you go to your ace in the hole and you have nothing to show for it? Published April 19, 2009
Thom Loverro: When there’s a will, defense is just the way
This was a battle of wills - the will of offense vs. the will of defense. Typically in postseason play, the will of defense wins - except when you have too many offensive wills to fight. Published April 16, 2009
Thom Loverro: Fretting a missed opportunity
After three straight losing seasons, a Southeast Division championship and a dramatic season-ending run to the playoffs certainly qualifies as a success. Published April 15, 2009
