Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Brexit means Redskins fans remain on their political roll
A poll quells the name debate, then the Brexit occupies British politicians who were upset about the team's nickname. It's even cheap to go to London now. Published June 26, 2016
Count FIFA and the IOC among many problems in Rio de Janeiro as Olympics near
Brazil's commitment to the World Cup and Summer Olympics is already causing financial issues. You can blame government greed, the IOC and FIFA for that. Published June 23, 2016
Bill Russell always the forgotten man in debates over NBA’s greatest ever
Russell stood idly by on Sunday as the Cavaliers' LeBron James was presented with the NBA Finals MVP award. There's a reason the trophy was named after Russell. Published June 21, 2016
ESPN documentary again preys on horror of O.J. Simpson trial
LOVERRO | Our fascination with murder mysteries has led to two lengthy looks at the trial, which spanned the summer of 1994 and provided, for some, an unfulfilling verdict. Published June 19, 2016
Kirk Cousins clearly looking forward to contract extension deadline
Cousins and the Redskins are nearing a July 15 deadline to reach a long-term deal. It's already apparent that Cousins figures he'll be able to cash in. Published June 16, 2016
Naming-rights deal for Nationals Park won’t be as creative as the one in Frederick
Facing a shortfall in funding during construction in 1989, the mayor of Frederick found a pleasing solution that led to the park's naming rights. The Nationals won't be as lucky. Published June 14, 2016
Mike Rizzo, Joe Maddon to see their rivalry among old friends renewed
LOVERRO | The Nationals general manager and Cubs manager became friends 34 years ago when Rizzo played for Maddon in the minor leagues. On Monday, they are rivals once again as the Cubs arrive for an important series. Published June 12, 2016
Muhammad Ali always stood out among Louisville’s four kings of boxing
LOVERRO | Ali was one of four heavyweight champions to hail from the city, joining Marvin Hart, Greg Page and Jimmy Ellis, with whom Ali forged a lasting friendship. Published June 9, 2016
Of all of Muhammad Ali’s rivals, perhaps his greatest was Eddie Futch
Futch was the trainer who developed the strategy that Joe Frazier used to defeat Ali in 1971 and who guided Ken Norton through three bouts later in the decade. Published June 7, 2016
LOVERRO: Muhammad Ali embraced people, which is why we embraced him
Ali embraced his role as a spokesman and showman, and his death on Friday at 74 showed just how much he meant to the people who surrounded him in his daily life. Published June 5, 2016
LOVERRO: Even Barry Bonds’ apologies have become filled with excuses
Bonds recently expressed remorse for having an abrasive personality during his major-league career, but leave it to him to point the finger at others who made him that way. Published June 2, 2016
LOVERRO: Financial returns on Nationals Park bring vindication to Jack Evans
Evans, the city council member who spearheaded the push to bring baseball back to the city, has been overjoyed by the revitalization that Nationals Park has brought to lower South Capitol Street. Published May 31, 2016
LOVERRO: Stadiums’ names once reminded of soldiers’ sacrifices in war
Memorial Day honors the memory and service of those countrymen who died while in service of the United States. Names of old stadiums like Memorial Stadium in Baltimore used to honor the sacrifices of those brave men and women. Published May 29, 2016
LOVERRO: Melo Trimble opted for another year at Maryland rather than the unknown
Even if he was drafted late second round, Trimble may have seen himself play next season in the NBA Developmental League, so he decided late Wednesday to return for another season at Maryland. Published May 26, 2016
LOVERRO: Baseball bet against Orioles owner Peter Angelos on MASN deal and lost
When Major League Baseball and the Nationals took the deal with the Orioles to create MASN in 2004, they didn't think Angelos would be around much longer. Published May 24, 2016
LOVERRO: Joe Louis stood tall 75 years ago in Washington fight with Buddy Baer
In one of the more memorable title fights of that era, Louis took on Baer at Griffith Stadium and struggled for some time before a pair of knockdowns left it in the champion's favor. Published May 22, 2016
LOVERRO: A decade after Barbaro’s injury at Pimlico, memories still haunt us all
Barbaro broke his right hind leg moments after the Preakness Stakes began and was euthanized months later. It turned out to be one of the worst days in horse racing history. Published May 19, 2016
LOVERRO: Tiger Woods keeping delusion alive with talk of reviving career
Woods is 40 and hasn't played a full round of golf since undergoing two surgeries on his back last fall. He would have been wise to call it a career rather than to force another painful comeback. Published May 17, 2016
LOVERRO: Mike Rizzo, having saved the Nationals, rewarded with extension
The Nationals exercised the option on the contact of Rizzo, their general manager, over the weekend. It was the right move for someone who saved the franchise from its troubles. Published May 15, 2016
LOVERRO: With Stanley Cup window closing, Capitals must find desire to win it
The Capitals were supposed to have imported veterans that could teach them the way to success, but the team's collective struggles leave it no closer to winning a championship. Published May 12, 2016
