Deron Snyder

Deron Snyder is an award-winning journalist and Washington Times sports columnist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked at USA Today and his column was syndicated in Gannett's 80-plus newspapers from 2000-2009, appearing in The Arizona Republic, The Indianapolis Star, The Detroit News and many others. Follow Deron on Twitter @DeronSnyder or email him at deronwashtimes@gmail.com.

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Articles by Deron Snyder

LeBron James’ greatness must be acknowledged after Cavaliers win title

SNYDER | A number of people were pulling for the Warriors to cap off their tremendous season with another championship, but James deserves respect for willing the Cavaliers to a win. Published June 20, 2016

In adding cheerleaders, Lions must ensure members will be treated with dignity

The Lions' decision to add a squad for the coming season should be applauded as long as its members are not subject to the objectifying conditions others have experienced. Published June 15, 2016

Twenty years later, O.J. Simpson case still makes for suspenseful television

The five-part ESPN documentary focusing on Simpson has detailed the factors that made the football star and his murder trial in 1994 so compelling. Published June 13, 2016

NBA’s late-game officiating reports do nothing to protect integrity of referees

SNYDER | NBA officials are right to have begun criticizing the league's public Last Two Minute Reports, which have done little to protect their credibility and merely spotlight their mistakes. Published June 8, 2016

SNYDER: Cavaliers need to be competitive before thinking about salvaging NBA Finals

The Warriors won Game 1 of the NBA Finals by 15 points and followed up with a 33-point drubbing in Game 2 on Sunday, yet the Cavaliers know a two-game hole can be overcome. Published June 6, 2016

SNYDER: We’re better off after Warriors force rematch with Cavaliers in NBA Finals

Any match-up besides the Warriors and the Cavaliers would have been a disappointment, and now we'll have the chance to see Stephen Curry take on LeBron James once again. Published June 1, 2016

SNYDER: No need for unnecessary risks by holding Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The mere threat of the Zika virus should be enough to move the Summer Olympics from Brazil in August, even as the WHO and other organizations grapple over its real hazards. Published May 30, 2016

SNYDER: Oklahoma City Thunder making the NBA’s best look mortal

The defending champion Golden State Warriors won 73 games in the regular season, but are shockingly being dismantled by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals. Published May 25, 2016

SNYDER: Phil Mickelson’s insider trading revelations just don’t add up

Mickelson has earned nearly $120 million as a professional golfer and through endorsements. His financial success is what makes revelations about involvement in insider trading so puzzling. Published May 23, 2016

SNYDER: It’s not the intent of Steven Adams’ statement, but instead the impact

Adams, the Thunder's starting center, referred to the Warriors' guards as "quick little monkeys." The New Zealander claimed ignorance, but such language still has no place in society. Published May 18, 2016

SNYDER: LeBron James couldn’t have been more wrong on MVP debate

James suggested last week that he was more valuable to his team than Stephen Curry was to the Warriors, but being the best player doesn't always mean that's the case. Published May 16, 2016

SNYDER: Penn State’s constant denial of abuse claims reaches pathetic levels

Penn State president Eric Barron has tried to paint the university, not those subject to Jerry Sandusky's years of molestation, as a victim. It's a move that looks repulsive and delinquent. Published May 11, 2016

SNYDER: Even top college coaches show there’s a nasty side in recruiting

From a number of angry tweets by a Texas A&M assistant coach to the inability of Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to recognize a recruit, players often realize how vicious the process can be. Published May 9, 2016

SNYDER: Late-game reports only undercut NBA officials’ difficult jobs

The Last Two Minute reports issued by the NBA are supposed to shine some clarity on officiating decisions, yet what they did on Monday after the Spurs/Thunder game made them murkier. Published May 4, 2016

SNYDER: In NFL, immoral behavior not an issue until players are caught

Laremy Tunsil's draft slide, after the release of a video that appeared to show him smoking marijuana, wouldn't have been problematic had it surfaced weeks or even days earlier. Published May 2, 2016

SNYDER: Adding Scott Brooks gives Washington four coaches who can win

Brooks joins a club that has not been seen around the city in quite some time, with the Redskins and Capitals recently reaching the playoffs and the Nationals seemingly back on their way. Published April 27, 2016

SNYDER: NBA, NASCAR again show role of sports in politics by targeting N.C. law

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NASCAR chairman Brian France each have rebuked North Carolina's so-called "bathroom law," putting their organizations' weight and money behind their stances. Published April 25, 2016

SNYDER: Johnny Manziel’s life issues more pressing than football concerns

Manziel was dropped by another agent on Tuesday and doesn't yet have a team for next year. Those issues mean nothing compared to his legal saga and his apparent problems with substance abuse. Published April 20, 2016

SNYDER: MLB’s RBI program should provide opportunity for Washington youth

The Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities program, which operates worldwide and provides more than 260,000 children a chance to play baseball and softball, should help foster the sport in the city. Published April 18, 2016

SNYDER: NCAA again does students no favors by banning satellite football camps

The NCAA swiftly moved to prohibit coaches from attending and hosting football camps outside of their school's locality, which now presents other hardships for prospective players. Published April 13, 2016