Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Thom Loverro: The bout that shouldn’t be
When Manny Pacquiao became a professional boxer, he fought at 106 pounds -- less than a jockey. Published December 6, 2008
For Ravens, Lewis still the man
Thom Loverro: In his 13th season, Ray Lewis remains one of the best at his position. Published December 4, 2008
Thom Loverro: Giants aren’t team that shoots itself
You know what it is in the NFL when one of the best offensive players shoots himself in a nightclub and his teammate and team's defensive leader is implicated with getting rid of the gun? Published December 1, 2008
LOVERRO: Granting power before BALCO
Tower of Power came out of California in the late 1960s with a wall of sound created by one the best horn bands of the era - a funk sound ahead of its time. Published November 22, 2008
THOM LOVERRO: A spectacle that’s a sweeter science
A former NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion will battle a four-time national Greco-Roman wrestling champion Saturday night, and 12,000 people will pay big bucks to watch it happen live at the Mandalay Bay arena in Las Vegas. Published November 15, 2008
Thom Loverro: A lovely welcome for Kolzig
The night at Verizon Center began pretty much as expected for a sports icon in an opposing uniform returning to the city that identified with Olie Kolzig for so long. Published November 11, 2008
Thom Loverro: Kolzig is not at home in a visiting uniform
You think it will be strange to see Olie Kolzig in a Tampa Bay Lightning uniform Monday night in the opposing goal at Verizon Center? Published November 10, 2008
THOM LOVERRO: In ring, losers’ legacies live on
Fight Night, the annual boxing charity event that attracts the District's deepest pockets for a night of Epicurean excess, went off Thursday night without the slightest evidence of poverty - the Dow Jones be damned. Published November 8, 2008
THOM LOVERRO: Boxing a ‘niche’ sport? Not in this area
Boxing is on the ropes in the national sports landscape, often described by observers these days as a "niche" sport. Published November 1, 2008
Thom Loverro: Hey, Nats fans: Gillick could have been yours
Missed opportunity. Published October 31, 2008
Have a nice stay
Thom Loverro: Stuck in Wilmington. Published October 29, 2008
THOM LOVERRO: Not feeling much love in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA Published October 26, 2008
Thom Loverro: Moyer’s final chance to shed journeyman label
Moyer's road to this point represents one of the more remarkable pitching careers in recent years. Published October 25, 2008
Thom Loverro: In this series, cowbell tolls for loveable losers
No one at Fox Sports is celebrating this World Series between Tampa Bay and Philadelphia, but the matchup has potential for an interesting reality sideshow. Published October 22, 2008
Thom Loverro: Newcomer Plackemeier gets his kicks
Ryan Plackemeier was up to the task. Published October 20, 2008
Thom Loverro: Another bout for ‘back pay’
You'll have to forgive Bernard Hopkins if, at 43, he refuses to leave the ring. Published October 18, 2008
Thom Loverro: Big risk for Rays
Rolling dice with rotation. Published October 16, 2008
Thom Loverro: Awful week takes a turn for the worse
Not on a roll. Published October 13, 2008
Theodore recognizes his purpose
Thom Loverro: You can't have too many results like the seven goals the Capitals allowed against the Thrashers, or else it defeats the purpose of having a goalie Published October 12, 2008
Thom Loverro: Bad memories bring hopes back to earth
The Washington Capitals in December will retire the No. 11 of Hall of Famer Mike Gartner and hang it from the Verizon Center rafters. Published October 11, 2008
