Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
Michael Bennett of Seahawks on standing up and speaking out
Star athletes typically don't interrupt their offseason to catch a flight and speak at a lecture. But Michael Bennett, a Super Bowl champ and two-time Pro Bowler, is far from your ordinary athlete. Published April 19, 2017
SNYDER: Wizards give fans and themselves reason to believe
When your team hasn't hosted a first-round playoff series in 38 years, whatever happens is bound to feel strange. It could administer a blowout, be on the receiving end or fall somewhere in between. Reasonable expectations are fluid and possible outcomes are all over the board. Published April 16, 2017
Enough with basketball coaches whining about transfers
When coaches complain that something is "not good for college basketball," chances are great that the source of irritation is good for college basketball players. Published April 12, 2017
Arm-wrestling hooey shows NFL already stumbling on Vegas
Only the NFL is obtuse enough to celebrate putting a franchise in Las Vegas and criticize players for attending an arm wrestling tournament there. Published April 10, 2017
NCAA, NBA could make a difference by taking a stand
North Carolina has been released from the penalty box. Published April 5, 2017
Georgetown needed fresh start, break from Hoyas family tree with hiring
There are reasons to question Georgetown's handling of its opening for a men's basketball coach. The latest head-scratcher arose Monday afternoon: The school needed a search firm to end up with Patrick Ewing? Published April 3, 2017
SNYDER: John Wall’s MVP-like play, division title the start of something big for Wizards
We're unaccustomed to feeling this good about the Wizards, who have made fans sick to their stomachs for most of the last 38 years. Until Tuesday, that's how long it had been since Washington won a division title. The team broke the drought after beating the Los Angeles Lakers. Published March 29, 2017
Sexism, scabs and hockey: Women’s team deserves better
Let's get this straight: USA Hockey thought it could easily replace members of a program that won Olympic gold in 1998 -- the first time women's hockey was included -- and three silvers and a bronze since. Published March 27, 2017
SNYDER: Colin Kaepernick’s activism curbs enthusiasm for free agent quarterback
One school of thought blames the lack of interest on Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the national anthem last season. The other camp claims that the free agent is unwanted based on his performance the last two years. Both sides have a point, but one more than the other. Published March 22, 2017
SNYDER: Cavaliers, Warriors right to rest stars as they see fit
What, the Cavs/Warriors should base their decisions on fans who bought premium tickets to watch marquee players? The national TV schedule should be the deciding factor on managing rest? The league should dictate which players can sit out and when? Spare me. Published March 20, 2017
Kirk Cousins sees deal as the business proposition it is
It's easy, as a fan, to overlook the cold-blooded business of the NFL. But give Kirk Cousins credit for understanding the bottom line. Published March 15, 2017
Gonzaga’s year to live up to expectation
Office poolers beware: The Gonzaga Bulldogs have a long history of wrecking the most meticulously prepared brackets. Published March 13, 2017
World Baseball Classic failing to draw interest of American fans
The World Baseball Classic is correct about its international nature and the sport involved. But the tournament is a long way from being a sterling standard on these shores, where our sporting attention each spring is drawn to college basketball and NFL free agency. Published March 8, 2017
Kirk Cousins mess is familiar tune for Redskins
For this franchise, it's never "What would the Patriots do?" Or "How would the Steelers operate?" Instead, paths are picked according to "Which would the Browns take?" Published March 6, 2017
Lonzo Ball is next great NBA star — just ask his dad
Freshman Lonzo Ball, point guard for No. 3 UCLA and a projected top-three draft pick, has a dad who is right up there with Earl Woods and Richard Williams when it comes to promoting his progeny. Published March 1, 2017
Joe Mixon’s absence has more to do with dollars than ethics
Organizations as big and powerful as the NFL should be much slicker in handling spin and shaping perception. But the NFL routinely falls to a level you'd expect from mom-and-pop outfits unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight. Published February 27, 2017
Magic Johnson, DeMarcus Cousins and TIDU
Things Deron doesn't get? How the Wizards are a surprise. The Cousins trade. The Cousins contract. And just about everything Carmelo. Published February 22, 2017
Gymnasts’ case underscores vulnerability of young
How do agencies charged with caring for children and youth become so callous? Published February 20, 2017
White House visits for championship teams should be up to the player
Breaking traditions in politics has been all the rage lately and has seeped into sports. Some athletes are more willing to express their views, either by speaking out or kneeling down. Others have made their thoughts known by being elsewhere during team trips to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Published February 15, 2017
Kevin Durant deserved better from Oklahoma City fans
Civility was nonexistent and class was a foreign concept in OKC's welcome home for Kevin Durant. Published February 13, 2017
