Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Josh Norman definitely has the refs’ attention now
If things turn south, you have the feeling that the Redskins sideline will turn into a Jerry Springer set, complete with a lot of mind-speaking and Twittering and finger pointing. Published November 1, 2016
No winners in Redskins’ bid to out-stupid the Bengals
The fans in London got their money's worth in quantity. In quality, what they got was two remarkably stupid football teams, with one trying to outdo their other with self-inflicted wounds. Published October 30, 2016
To John Wall, Ted Leonsis: Wizards fans deserve better
The Wizards play in an atmosphere at the Verizon Center that is neither loud nor exciting nor collegiate in any way. They have earned that atmosphere. Published October 27, 2016
Roger Goodell and the NFL’s pursuit of soccer moms
NFL tying itself in knots to create a game 9-year-old girls and their moms can love. Published October 25, 2016
John Thompson, Georgetown have World Series connection
Don't look for a quick whistle from Cleveland Indians team president Chris Antonetti -- even if you're Hall of Famer-to-be Allen Iverson. Published October 23, 2016
Jordan Reed and the NFL’s ineffective concussion protocol
Even with the league's much-ballyhooed 'concussion protocols,' the NFL can't seem to keep injured players like Jordan Reed off the field -- which raises even more troubling questions about how similar injuries were handled 10, 20 and 30 years ago. Published October 20, 2016
Ray King: Closers close for good reasons
Hold off on the revolution: Closers close for a reason. Published October 18, 2016
Bryce Harper and the Nationals’ ticking clock
After five years in the league, Bryce Harper (he turned 24 Sunday) is still not ready to become the leader of this team. Published October 16, 2016
Ten minutes was all it took for the Nationals’ fate to change
Jayson Werth was out at the plate. Max Scherzer allowed a home run. The Nationals never made it all the way back after that, maintaining a losing playoff tradition in the District. Published October 14, 2016
Jay Gruden, Redskins need to try winning pretty
It hasn't been pretty anywhere the Redskins have played yet this season, on the road or at home. Published October 13, 2016
Aaron Pryor, Alexis Arguello linked in the ring, in life and in death
In a decade full of great non-heavyweight fights -- Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Tommy Hearns, Leonard vs. Duran, Marvin Hagler vs. Hearns -- Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello at the Orange Bowl in Miami on Nov. 12, 1982 was as good as any. Published October 11, 2016
Jose Lobaton wakes up Nationals from NLDS slumber
The game had the feel of a Washington surrender, facing a 2-0 deficit in the best-of-five series, heading out to Los Angeles for Game 3 Monday. There was one difference, though. Jose Lobaton was playing in this game. Published October 9, 2016
Cancellation of Game 2 in NLDS complicates viewing weekend for Washington sports fans
Major League Baseball decided to move Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals to Sunday. At the same time, the Redskins will play the Baltimore Ravens. Published October 8, 2016
Facing mighty Clayton Kershaw, Nationals let one get away
After going down 4-0, the Nationals pushed back against one of the game's best pitchers. Yet, they trail 1-0 in the short five-game series because of a bevy of missed chances. Published October 7, 2016
Nats will go as far as Scherzer can take them
Former Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman Bret Boone believes that the Nationals chances for postseason success rides on the right arm -- and the shoulders -- of Friday's game one starter, Max Scherzer. Published October 6, 2016
Dusty Baker, Davey Johnson burnish Hall of Fame credentials with Nationals stints
Stint with the Nationals may be Dusty Baker's key to Hall of Fame. Published October 4, 2016
Kirk Cousins more obstacle than asset for Redskins
The Redskins (2-2) won for the second straight week -- a 31-20 victory at home (yes, finally a home game that actually felt like a Redskins home game) -- but, for the second straight week, the win was a gift from the opposing team. Published October 2, 2016
Jose Lobaton, Nats need to emulate Eddie Perez and 1999 Braves
The Nats and backup catcher Jose Lobaton need to emulate the 1999 Braves. Published September 29, 2016
Driverless cars are the NFL’s game-changer
Television ratings are down in the NFL. Could pumping games into your computer-controlled commute be the answer? Published September 27, 2016
Jose Fernandez’s sad death is a reminder of how fragile life is
Washington fans went through a similar experience when Redskins safety Sean Taylor was killed at the same age as Fernandez, just 24 years old. Published September 25, 2016