Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Great game? What Redskins were they watching?
Jay Gruden called Sunday's win a "great game," but the Redskins leave Philadelphia with a familiar rash of troubling question about the franchise's direction. Published December 11, 2016
Bryce Harper reaction to Adam Eaton trade
Shortly after the news broke Wednesday afternoon that the Washington Nationals had traded two of their top pitching prospects to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Adam Eaton, Bryce Harper tweeted, "Wow." Not exactly, "Where's my ring," is it? Published December 8, 2016
Bud Selig in Hall of Fame worth a toast
It's tough to get excited about baseball executives in the Hall of Fame, but here in Washington, there's a deep well of appreciation -- or there ought to be, at least -- for Bud Selig. Published December 6, 2016
Bryce Harper free agency haunts Nationals
A few years ago, the idea of the Nationals competing with the Yankees to keep players like Bryce Harper was laughable. No one is Washington is chuckling now. Published December 4, 2016
Labor peace comes to baseball, but future remains uncertain
The sides were smart enough to extend a good thing. Up next for them is what the landscape will look like in five years amid declining television revenue. Luckily for baseball, it's positioned as a streaming pioneer. Published December 1, 2016
Jay Gruden key to Kirk Cousins’ long-term contract
If Kirk Cousins has any allies in Redskins management, it's time for them to speak up on his behalf. Published November 29, 2016
Colin Kaepernick conveniently overlooks truth of Castro
I wonder if former baseball commissioner Bud Selig and Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos will be attending any memorials for Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Published November 27, 2016
Sam Huff takes credit for final 3 in In historic 72-41 game
The NFL's greatest offensive explosion happened 50 years ago Sunday, when Sam Huff's Redskins beat the Giants 72-41. Published November 24, 2016
With Dak Prescott up, Diron Talbert remembers Clint Longley
Diron Talbert can attest: Thanksgiving Day hasn't often been kind to the Redskins -- even when facing a rookie quarterback. Published November 22, 2016
Kirk Cousins asks: How do you like me now?
Kirk Cousins is now the quarterback who responds to challenges from the likes of Aaron Rodgers. Published November 21, 2016
Max Scherzer part of Washington’s legacy of standouts
You have to admit, the Washington Nationals have put together an impressive individual trophy case under general manager Mike Rizzo's tenure. Published November 20, 2016
Young fan breaks down in tears watching Wizards lose to 76ers
Look, kid. The Wizards make us all want to cry. Published November 17, 2016
Maryland finds way to alter foul-plagued narrative against Georgetown
There was perhaps only one way to change the narrative of Tuesday night's Maryland-Georgetown contest from a foul-filled failure for the Terps -- and Maryland found that way. Published November 15, 2016
John Mackey, former Colts great, honored by NFLPA
John Mackey -- the former Baltimore Colts legend -- was one of the pioneer African-American athletes of the 1960s who fought for change at a time when change was often costly for those who sought it. Published November 15, 2016
Kirk Cousins fights for Redskins against Vikings with emotions and skill in victory
In a very un-Kirk-like moment, Cousins sprinted about 50 yards down the field to do battle with the back judge. He jumped up and down and grabbed his helmet in disbelief as he pleaded his case, even though it appeared that Grant had simply slipped. In a way, it was a "You like that" moment for Cousins. Published November 13, 2016
Rocking the gym with new minor-league team in Prince George’s County
They play a 21-game home schedule in the ABA -- yes, the same name as the legendary maverick league from decades ago where such starts as Julius Erving played. And yes, they use the old ABA red, white and blue basketball. Published November 10, 2016
‘Ice Guardians’ brings understanding, humanity to hockey enforcers
"Ice Guardians" tells the story of those players - player like Kelly Chase and Kevin Westgarth, and so many others - and the layers of humanity beyond their fists and the evolution and purpose of enforcers in the game. Published November 8, 2016
Kirk Cousins and the cost of getting Joe Flacco money
For one possible glimpse of the future of Kirk Cousins, we take you to Baltimore: the land of the high-priced hated starting quarterback. Published November 6, 2016
Theo Epstein, Chicago Cubs turn dreamers into believers again
The Chicago Cubs are Theo Epstein's world, and the team he built is the biggest planet in baseball's solar system. Published November 3, 2016
Trent Williams adds to Redskins’ legacy of self-destruction
The aura of self destruction that surrounds the Washington Redskins franchise has made its presence felt once again. Published November 1, 2016