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Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner of the NBA
Adam Silver works for the NBA's owners, who have seen their franchise values soar over the last decade. He doesn't work for the players, but they seem to be rather enjoying how their bank accounts are getting stuffed as well.
LOVERRO: Ravens got bullied, baited by the best in the business
What was the pregame drama all about? Was it to remind everyone that the Chiefs, who posted an 11-6 record this season and who were 4 1/2 point underdogs going into the game against the 13-4 Ravens, were the defending champs and recent two-time winners of the Super Bowl? Was it Kansas City's response to a perceived lack of respect?
LOVERRO: Interesting event in Lions history spawned famous Plimpton book
The Detroit Lions don't have much of a championship history. But they have one particular unique chapter in franchise history that took place 60 years ago during the 1963 NFL season, when a Sports Illustrated writer reported to Lions training camp to play quarterback -- and wrote a memorable book about the experience.
As the Wizards are learning, tanking isn't enough in the modern NBA
Now 7-37, the Wizards didn't make a coaching change because they were disappointed in the win-loss record -- that was to be expected. But it's how they got there that matters, and general manager Will Dawkins must feel there's more that can be done to develop the team's young talent.
LOVERRO: Without Bonds, Clemens, Hall of Fame lobbying for steroid cheaters trickles away
The Baseball Hall of Fame voting isn't what it used to be. No torches, no pitchforks, no villagers storming the gates protesting the trampled rights of cheaters.
LOVERRO: How about rebuilding Commanders in the mold of the Ravens?
Washington Commanders fans should feel great about Saturday's 34-10 playoff win over the Houston Texans. After all, the Ravens are new owner Josh Harris' franchise role model, according to what was left of Sports Illustrated last month.
LOVERRO: Favre, Rodgers added to a legacy created by the late, great Bart Starr
A word to the children at Fox Sports who will be contributing graphics and information about the Green Bay Packers to their divisional round playoff game Saturday night against the San Francisco 49ers -- two words, actually -- Bart Starr.
LOVERRO: Goal is everyone on same page, asking same question: What's best for franchise?
I wonder if chills of excitement -- excitement tinged, perhaps, with just a bit of fear -- went down Adam Peters' spine when he walked into the Washington Commanders headquarters in Ashburn for his introductory press conference Tuesday.
LOVERRO: Adam Peters is a dose of credibility for Harris, Commanders
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris appears to have hired a chief credibility officer -- Adam Peters, the assistant general manager of the San Francisco 49ers -- according to various reports.
LOVERRO: NFL finds another way to stick its fingers in fans' wallets
If you want to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and the Taylor Swiftettes face the Miami Dolphins on Saturday night, you'll have to buy a Peacock streaming subscription to watch. This one should go down in history as "The Greed Bowl," remembered for the avarice of NFL owners.
Woods, Nike was a partnership for a lifetime until it wasn't
The red shirt on Sunday came to identify Tiger Woods. So did the swoosh.
Victory formation was never meant for the kind of trickery the Saints used against Atlanta
Victory formation hits different now -- just like the Atlanta Falcons defenders undoubtedly will next time they face the New Orleans Saints.
LOVERRO: Culture counts, Ron, but winning matters too
If the culture has indeed been changed by Ron Rivera and his 26-40-1 four-year record here, you couldn't prove it by his Commanders players as they were heading out the door.
Reports: Ron Rivera to be fired as Commanders coach on Monday morning
According to multiple national reports, the Washington Commanders will make a change at coach on Monday morning, and fire coach Ron Rivera.
LOVERRO: If NFL can't clean up shoddy officiating, Congress -- yes, Congress -- needs to jump in
If the NFL is going continue to count its millions without accountability to the public, perhaps it's up to Congress to step in. Hearings on NFL officiating would force the league to invest more and improve the officiating -- to take it far more seriously than they do now.
LOVERRO: Panthers owner's unmanly drink toss better suited for 'Real Housewives' than NFL stadium
It was an expensive drink, but Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who is worth more than $20 billion, can afford the $300,000 fine. Throwing a drink at someone is the move of the rich and the petty.
LOVERRO: Disastrous year with Commanders undercuts the 'passed-over' Bieniemy argument
Imagine Washington Commanders offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Eric Bieniemy walking into a job interview this off-season for a head coaching job. Let's say there's someone out there who still believes Bieniemy is some sort of offensive genius being held back by lack of opportunity.
NFL playoff picture gets clearer with one week left
The Dallas Cowboys got another big victory without taking the field Sunday. The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers took care of business to make sure they get an extra week of rest. The NFL's playoff picture is clearer with one week to go.
LOVERRO: Life behind the mic put Washington announcer Brotman front and center
The man with a ringside seat for much of the last century of Washington history will turn 96 on Saturday.
LOVERRO: Wrong from the start
So where did Ron Rivera go wrong? You could make the case that it was the minute he accepted a phone call from Washington owner Dan Snyder.
