Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
LeBron James paired up with John Wall? Don’t bet on it
Baseball's hot-stove league was once the gold standard for leagues' ability to stay in the news during their offseason. But the NBA has blown it away with a microwave version that commences immediately after the Finals. Published June 18, 2018
Dave Martinez shouldn’t make a habit of giving Juan Soto a day off
Juan Soto's first trip to Yankee Stadium marked the first time since May 21 that he wasn't in the Nationals' starting lineup. Manager Dave Martinez finally gave Soto a day off Tuesday, allowing the phenom to be an observer while soaking in the storied ballpark and fabled pinstripes. Published June 13, 2018
Stanley Cup’s location to be a pressing question this summer
One of the coolest things about hockey is the 35-pound, 35-inch championship trophy and its effect on people -- players first and foremost, but also anyone who gets near it. Published June 11, 2018
Roger Goodell can’t out-ignorant Trump
The NFL's new anthem policy is an ignorant cave to President Trump. Published June 6, 2018
NBA Finals referees may be the worst team on the floor, but they aren’t deciding the outcome
The worst team on the floor through two games of the NBA Finals has been the referees. Published June 4, 2018
NBA Finals’ only drama might be how many games Cavaliers take from Warriors
The number of games -- not the series outcome -- seems to be the only question. As Golden State and Cleveland meet for their fourth consecutive NBA Finals, predictions of a Cavaliers' triumph are as numerous as sunrises in the West. Published May 30, 2018
LeBron James leaves Celtics thinking maybe next year will be different
Maybe next year. That familiar refrain was on Boston's mind Sunday after LeBron James advanced to the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive season. Published May 28, 2018
NBA Playoffs show never to judge team on previous result
Sometimes, nothing reveals less about NBA teams than the result from their previous playoff game. Published May 23, 2018
Expansion Knights rally a still-wounded city
The ability of sports to bind geographic kinfolk is fleeting, but it's always strongest after tragic events and during championship runs. When those conditions exist simultaneously, the result is epic. Published May 21, 2018
Celtics make it difficult to hate them even against LeBron James
For NBA fans like yours truly -- those of us who love to watch LeBron James and grew up with a healthy abhorrence of the Celtics -- the Eastern Conference finals have become a problem. Published May 16, 2018
Capitals can’t afford to be presumptuous even with a 2-0 advantage
The Capitals' first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets seems like ages ago. So much has changed so quickly for Washington since the playoffs began. Published May 14, 2018
NBA playoffs top seeds eliminated by LeBron James a distinct club
James is making his eighth consecutive appearance in the conference finals, He has treated the East like his personal jungle gym since taking his talents to Miami and subsequently returning to Cleveland. Other teams get to play, but only for so long. Published May 9, 2018
Dave Martinez starting to have fun amid Nationals’ turnaround
When the Nationals began their first homestand of the 2018 season, Dave Martinez said he expected to have fun in the home opener, specifically, and his rookie managerial season, in general. Published May 7, 2018
Tom Wilson a dirty player unless he’s on your team
You know the line about certain players, how they're loved when on your team but hated when on the opposing team? That's usually a nice way of saying those guys are jerks. Their style often falls on the wrong side of the line according to impartial observers opposed to impassioned fans. Published May 2, 2018
NFL Draft success created by franchise decision makers, not players
The NFL Draft isn't art, science, or luck, though all three elements play a part. Published April 30, 2018
Wizards’ letdown in Game 6 a microcosm of their season
Washington had its moments, but ultimately didn't have enough to be a serious contender, especially not shorthanded against the Eastern Conference's best team. Published April 27, 2018
NFL Draft a three-day ratings-grabbing reality show spectacle
If Fox is that dedicated to broadcasting actual football games, it might as well add the annual beauty pageant/game show known as the draft. It makes perfect sense, even if our obsession with the procession is questionable. Published April 25, 2018
Sports pot, gambling becoming mainstream
If New Jersey wins its Supreme Court case and gains the right to offer betting on sports, a slew of states is ready to follow suit. Published April 24, 2018
John Wall, messy, maddening Wizards find way
The Wizards are like those frustrating relatives you want to smack in the head sometimes because they simply don't act right. But with a victory like the one we saw Sunday, all in the family is forgiven. Published April 22, 2018
Wizards take frustration out on Raptors in Game 3
No longer "too cool for school" as owner Ted Leonis described them earlier this season, the Wizards were itching for a scrap. Blood boiled, and it was bad. The Raptors got the worst end, trailing by as many as 22 points in a 122-103 defeat. Published April 21, 2018
