Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Nationals’ last spring training in Viera brings back plenty of memories
The Nationals will move into a new spring training complex in West Palm Beach next season, leaving behind Viera, a community in the middle of nowhere that provided its own entertainment. Published February 23, 2016
LOVERRO: Still many questions remain despite No. 6 Maryland’s victory
Maryland figured to be one of the better teams in the country, but losses to Wisconsin and Minnesota, the struggles of Melo Trimble and the adjustment of Diamond Stone show that may not be the case. Published February 21, 2016
LOVERRO: Uncertainty again trails Kirk Cousins at crossroads in career
Cousins is seeking a contract extension from the Redskins, who may offer him a deal he's interested in accepting or could be forced to use the one-year franchise tag to keep him. Published February 18, 2016
LOVERRO: What’s the real reason for rehashing Peyton Manning’s allegations?
A recent report by a polarizing New York Daily News columnist could have been spurred on by a desire to take the spotlight off Cam Newton's shortcomings and put it on Manning. Published February 16, 2016
LOVERRO: Bill Russell’s falling reverence in NBA history amounts to a travesty
A recent ranking of the top 50 players in NBA history was released by Sports Illustrated, and Russell, who won 11 championships and earned five MVP awards and 12 all-star selections, was slotted eighth. Published February 14, 2016
LOVERRO: Washington played pivotal role in embracing, shaping Negro Leagues
The Homestead Grays were one of a number of teams that laid claim to Washington, and the popularity of that team, and the leagues' stars in particular, led to great success in the city. Published February 11, 2016
LOVERRO: The Cam Newton everyone saw after the Super Bowl? He’s real
Newton's apologists will only say that he will learn from the backlash after he sulked through his brief Super Bowl press conference on Sunday night, but so far, it seems he hasn't. Published February 9, 2016
LOVERRO: Roger Goodell’s NFL empire isn’t going to topple from the outside
The week leading up to Super Bowl 50 was supposed to celebrate the game, but it offered constant reminders of a number of crises that could end up casting a dark shadow over the league for years. Published February 7, 2016
LOVERRO: The last NFL championship game marked the end of a different era
The last title game before the Super Bowl era, which featured the Packers and the Browns, marked the final appearance of running back Jim Brown, who retired after the game to begin an acting career. Published February 4, 2016
LOVERRO: Count coach Ralph Friedgen among Cam Newton’s biggest fans
Friedgen attempted to recruit Newton to Maryland out of high school, and he has watched from afar as Newton blossomed into one of the NFL's top quarterbacks and its likely MVP. Published February 2, 2016
LOVERRO: When it comes to needing advice, athletes find the mirror never lies
Competitors often reference the need to look in the mirror once they or their team is struggling, but the opportunity to reflect doesn't always yield the most favorable results. Published January 31, 2016
LOVERRO: Alex Ovechkin missing All-Star Game a smart decision by Capitals
Ovechkin withdrew from the All-Star Game because of a nagging injury and was replaced by Evgeny Kuznetsov. It was a decision made knowing that game doesn't matter and that ones in May and June do. Published January 28, 2016
LOVERRO: Patriots’ loss puts offseason focus back on ‘Deflategate’ saga
While it would have been great to see commissioner Roger Goodell hand the Lombardi Trophy to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick after the Patriots won Super Bowl 50, their interactions will now be limited to the courtroom. Published January 26, 2016
LOVERRO: Mets will be team to beat, but Nationals could end up having last laugh
By being able to retain outfielder Yoenis Cespedes over the weekend, the Mets have their half-season savior back on the roster, but Bryce Harper and the health of Anthony Rendon will go a long way in helping the Nationals. Published January 24, 2016
LOVERRO: Recent loss to Warriors could spell doom for LeBron James, Cavaliers
James returned to Cleveland prior to last season in an attempt to win the city, and his hometown, an elusive title, but it seems again that his championship window is shrinking. Published January 21, 2016
LOVERRO: Peyton Manning, nearing end of career, could have finished with Redskins
Manning was the Redskins' top target in 2012, when then-coach Mike Shanahan was looking for a starting quarterback, but his reluctance to face the Giants and his brother, Eli, each year made it a tough sell. Published January 19, 2016
LOVERRO: Melo Trimble emerging as one of college basketball’s brightest stars
Even when he's not scoring in games, like last week's matchup with Michigan or Saturday's romp over Ohio State, Trimble has demonstrated that he can be quite the catalyst for the Terrapins' offense. Published January 17, 2016
LOVERRO: Rams’ stadium saga underscores challenges Redskins may also face
The Rams' futuristic proposal for their suburban Los Angeles stadium caught the eye of the rest of the league, and Dan Snyder surely won't want to look second-rate when it's his turn to unveil the Redskins' proposal. Published January 14, 2016
LOVERRO: Being the victim won’t help Robert Griffin III succeed in his new home
Griffin's actions upon leaving Redskins Park for the final time on Monday portrayed him as a victim, but if he felt wronged during his season as the backup, he'll quickly learn that approach won't work anywhere else. Published January 12, 2016
LOVERRO: Redskins’ Kirk Cousins has found the best may be yet to come
Cousins was not the same player who was benched last season for his mistakes or even the player who was mediocre in September. He's now become the Redskins' best option moving forward. Published January 10, 2016
