Thom Loverro

Thom Loverro has been a professional journalist since 1977, working for a number of newspapers, including eight years as a news editor and reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where he covered government, politics, and crime. He moved into sports writing when he joined The Washington Times in 1992. He moved to The Washington Examiner as a sports columnist in 2009 and returned to The Washington Times in 2013, where he is currently the lead sports columnist.

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Columns by Thom Loverro

LOVERRO: They may not be a playoff team, but the Redskins can make the playoffs

The last three times the Redskins qualified for the playoffs, they were mediocre near the midpoint of the season before stringing together multiple victories. With six games left, it's possible they can do it again. Published November 24, 2015

LOVERRO: Heisman Trophy should be next honor for Navy’s Keenan Reynolds

One of the main qualifications for the Heisman Trophy is excellence with integrity. No player in college football may exhibit those traits better than Reynolds, Navy's record-setting quarterback. Published November 22, 2015

LOVERRO: Bryce Harper now among Washington’s elite with NL MVP selection

Harper was expected to one day be a Major League Baseball star and MVP award winner, but for it to happen at just 22 years old puts him not only in elite company in the city, but in all of sports. Published November 19, 2015

LOVERRO: The Maryland/Georgetown rivalry lives, thanks to the players

The way Melo Trimble, D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and their teammates played in the first game between the two teams in the Washington area in more than 20 years left everyone wanting more. Published November 18, 2015

LOVERRO: Jerry Richardson’s story can be instructional for today’s NFL players

Richardson, the owner of the Panthers, played two seasons in the NFL, including in the championship game in 1959. After that, he embarked upon a successful career that led to his purchase of an expansion franchise. Published November 17, 2015

LOVERRO: Kirk Cousins’ big day sends message in Redskins’ victory over Saints

Cousins didn't just dictate an offense that surpassed 500 total yards in a 47-14 victory over the Saints on Sunday. He put miles between the early-season debate between Good Kirk and Bad Kirk. Published November 15, 2015

LOVERRO: Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield’s first bout still last great heavyweight fight

The encounter, nearly 20 years ago, was retold earlier this week in an ESPN documentary and from Holyfield's perspective in a magazine piece. The two fighters, from different backgrounds, went different ways. Published November 12, 2015

LOVERRO: With the Redskins, there’s always a hope tomorrow will bring better days

The Redskins used to sell today to their fanbase, but it wasn't pretty, so they began to sell tomorrow. That's when good things will happen, because new coaches and new general managers always need time. Published November 10, 2015

LOVERRO: Greg Hardy’s ‘second chance’ only means an opportunity for Jerry Jones

Jones, the Cowboys' owner, said Hardy now has the chance "to move forward with his life" after domestic violence allegations, yet it's clear that by standing by Hardy, Jones only has winning and success in mind. Published November 8, 2015

LOVERRO: Colt McCoy, unaware of preseason competition, still hoping to start

McCoy believes he had stated his case to be the Redskins' starting quarterback this preseason and acknowledges he was surprised when coach Jay Gruden said there was a competition in training camp. Published November 5, 2015

LOVERRO: Hiring of Dusty Baker gives Nationals a respected, admired leader

Baker is a three-time National League Manager of the Year whose knowledge of the game and experience in a variety of situations is exactly what the Nationals need from someone in that position. Published November 3, 2015

LOVERRO: Isn’t it bizarre respected manager Dusty Baker doesn’t have a job?

Baker, the runner-up for the Nationals' managerial opening, is on the verge of sitting out a second consecutive season. it's a curious spot for a three-time Manager of the Year, especially with so many offseason changes. Published November 1, 2015

LOVERRO: Nationals’ choice Bud Black understands managing is ‘about the team’

Black spent parts of nine seasons managing the Padres and should understand that communicating and involving players is as crucial to the role as crafting a lineup and adjusting to the opponent. Published October 29, 2015

LOVERRO: Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris, stars of 2012, riding off into sunset

Griffin and Morris, polar opposites when they arrived in 2012, led the Redskins to heights unseen in recent seasons. They're now bit players at best, with Griffin inactive and Morris having lost his role to rookie Matt Jones. Published October 27, 2015