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

Thom Loverro: Deadline simply lifeless for content Caps squad

In the hours before the NHL trade deadline, Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, when asked where his team could improve, joked, "I don't know what we could use right now. Bobby Orr is retired, so we're not getting him." Published March 6, 2009

Thom Loverro: Conning his way right out the door

During the Washington Nationals' first spring training in 2005, a representative of the Lerner family - at the time one of the bidders for the franchise owned by Major League Baseball - made the trip to Viera, Fla., to get to know the team. Published March 2, 2009

LOVERRO: Yet another addition for Ring of Cash

So when will the celebration parade be held? Will the trophy be on display publicly for viewing? Will there be a ring ceremony at halftime during a game in the upcoming season? Published February 28, 2009

LOVERRO: When 18 is over the hill

VIERA, Fla. Published February 23, 2009

LOVERRO: The ultimate survivor

Jim Bowden walked through the Space Coast Stadium complex Saturday for the first time since news broke that the Nationals got scammed out of $1.4 million on his watch by their highly touted Dominican prospect, the player formerly known as Smiley Gonzalez. And no one yelled, "Dead man walking." Published February 22, 2009

LOVERRO: With star on board, Nationals save face

The Washington Nationals on Thursday night were about 12 hours away from walking into a hearing in Arizona and telling Ryan Zimmerman -- the face of the franchise -- that he has one ugly face. Published February 21, 2009

Thom Loverro: Dunn, Nats a good match

The furor over the player formerly known as "Smiley" at Washington Nationals spring training took the spotlight off what should have been the story of the day Wednesday - the first time their $20 million man appeared on the field. Published February 20, 2009

THOM LOVERRO: Bowden not smiling anymore

I'd say you can't make this stuff up, but apparently you can when it comes to Dominican players. Published February 19, 2009

Sports ‘scandals’ losing shock value

When did it change for the American sports hero? Published February 15, 2009

Thom Loverro: Right move eludes Orioles

There is a void in Florida as pitchers and catchers arrive at spring training: Dodgertown is empty. Published February 14, 2009

THOM LOVERRO: NatsTown just became a much better destination

Is it too late to change the name of NatsTown? How about Dunnville? Published February 12, 2009

THOM LOVERRO: The Hall of Shame

According to the rules for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, "voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played." Published February 11, 2009