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Thom Loverro

Thom Loverro

tloverro@washingtontimes.com

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.

Columns by Thom Loverro

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Ryan Fitzpatrick gets another shot

So now we know: Fitzpatrick, Mr. Plan D, is the guy. Fitzpatrick -- all 38, soon to be 39 years, of him -- will be fun, no doubt. But he'll be taking the field this season opposite Russell Wilson, Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Aaron Rodgers. Those guys? Not Plan D guys.

March 16, 2021
FILE - In this April 1987 file photo, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, left, moves in on "Sugar" Ray Leonard during the third round of a boxing bout in Las Vegas. Leonard won with a split decision. Hagler, the middleweight boxing great whose title reign and career ended with the loss to Leonard in 1987, died Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was 66. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Marvin Hagler legacy of greatness

It seemed like Hagler eventually got past the bitterness of what happened in the 20-foot ring in Las Vegas the night of April 6, 1987, when he stood within punching distance of beating Leonard but came up short.

March 14, 2021
FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez celebrates with fans during a parade to celebrate the team's World Series baseball championship over the Houston Astros in Washington. Martinez says the World Series champs will raise their banner and present their rings at their stadium with fans in attendance -- no matter how or when or if the 2020 season starts. Like his general manager, Mike Rizzo, Martinez is optimistic there will be a major league season this year and has been mapping out what a second spring training camp might look like. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Dave Martinez and the Nationals slow starts

Martinez knows the Nationals have had a pattern of slow starts in his first three seasons in Washington. He thinks this team has the pieces to lead from the front.

February 14, 2021
FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera holds up a helmet during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va. Washington's NFL team finally joined the 21st century by dumping its racist nickname, though it took the greatest national awakening since the 1960s to finally draw out some semblance of shame from owner Dan Snyder. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Ron Rivera winning more than just football games

Ron Rivera's compelling story, the inspiring comeback of Alex Smith, the decision to jettison the polarizing nickname -- all of it has combined to win over the hearts of not just football fans, but the public at large. People want this team to win.

January 4, 2021