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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

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) shakes hands with Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) after the Capitals' 2-1 overtime win in Game 6 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 7, 2018. The Capitals won the series, four games to two. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alex Ovechkin has chance to elevate his legacy

The distance between the Stanley Cup and the greatest goal scorer of his era seemed destined to grow each year with every early Capitals playoff exit. Today, Ovechkin is closer than he's ever been, thanks to Monday night's win.

May 8, 2018
Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) defends with the help of right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Braden Holtby saves Capitals fans from more despair

Braden Holtby wants you to know that when you were sitting in your seats at the Capital One Arena or on the couch at home Saturday night in despair after that Game 5 second period when it seemed the Washington Capitals were on the brink of their familiar collapse against the Pittsburgh Penguins, he was sitting right there with you.

May 6, 2018
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2013, file photo, Washington Redskins cheerleaders run out of a tunnel before an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills in Landover, Md. The Redskins say they're concerned by allegations made by cheerleaders in a New York Times article about a trip to Costa Rica for a photo shoot in 2013. Team president Bruce Allen said in a statement Thursday, May 3, 2018, that the organization is immediately looking into the situation. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Directing blame for Redskins cheerleader scandal

If you are a Redskins fan and have read the New York Times story about how some of the team's cheerleaders claim they were pressured into serving as escorts for clients and felt uncomfortable during topless photo shoots on a trip to Costa Rica, you're probably angry.

May 3, 2018
In this April 3, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman throws to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of an opening day baseball game in Baltimore. The Orioles have launched a program that will enable kids to attend home games this season free of charge. Fulfilling a child’s request to “take me out to the ballpark” has become a lot cheaper at Camden Yards. Every adult who purchases a regularly-priced upper deck ticket can bring up to two children, age 9 or under. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

How 1988 losing streak gave birth to Camden Yards

At some point, Baltimore and Orioles fans embraced the losing streak of 1988 and turned it into a badge of honor -- at least for the start of the season. By the end, with a 54-107 record, it wasn't as much fun.

May 1, 2018
Joe Gibbs led the Redskins to three Super Bowl championships. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Washington’s sports Mount Rushmore would have six names

Mount Rushmore opened in 1941, and we've been rebuilding it ever since. It's become a popular measuring stick for sports greats — the Mount Rushmore of baseball players, the Mount Rushmore of NFL coaches, the Mount Rushmore of pickleball greats, among many others.

April 26, 2018
Former Dallas receiver Dez Bryant hopes to land with a team in the NFC East so he can play the Cowboys twice a season. (ASSOCIATED PRESS) **FILE**

Dez Bryant only has himself to blame for Dallas ouster

The reality is that Bryant will never find a more protective atmosphere than he did under Jason Garrett and the Cowboys -- a staff and organization far more willing to accept Bryant's personal baggage, his lackluster effort at times showing up teammates and other issues.

April 17, 2018
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Artemi Panarin (9) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime with Nick Foligno (71), Brandon Dubinsky (17), Ian Cole (23) and David Savard (58) in Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Worst Game 1 loss since the last worst Game 1 loss

It's clear the Washington Capitals don't appreciate the postseason hump they carried into the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday night at the arena, because they only made it bigger by blowing a gift of a 2-0 lead, losing game one in overtime 4-3 to the first wild-card team in the Metro Division, the Columbus Blue Jackets.

April 13, 2018
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks with manager Dave Martinez, seen in Rizzo's sunglasses, before the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Mike Rizzo extension a bargain for Nationals

There was some grousing and booing from the announced sold-out crowd of 42,477 (there were a decent amount of empty seats), because people come to this ballpark now expecting to see their team win. Which wasn't always the case.

April 5, 2018