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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.

Columns by Thom Loverro

D.C. sports fans don’t need to prove anything

The Nationals crowd, as well as the team, is now being graded about how they will perform the rest of the season. Nationals manager Dusty Baker indicated while they watch a first-place team, the home crowd isn't exactly in first place.

July 14, 2016

Tim Duncan changed the NBA in a greater way than Kobe and LeBron

Thanks to Boston losing the 1997 draft lottery, Duncan landed in San Antonio where he helped prove small market teams could compete in the modern NBA.

July 12, 2016

20 years ago, Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota fought in a fight no one won

It was one of the ugliest nights in a sport with no shortage of ugly moments. For 22 minutes, hooligans took over the Mecca of boxing and rioted from the ring to the cheap seats.

July 11, 2016

Bryce Harper not making baseball fun again by passing on Home Run Derby

The self-appointed Minister of Fun decided he's not going to participate in the home run derby during the all-star break. Where's the fun in that?

July 7, 2016

Kevin Durant signing with Golden State Warriors a business decision, nothing personal

It's OK that Kevin Durant's signing with the Golden State Warriors is a business decision. But don't pretend it's about some lofty personal goals.

July 5, 2016

Joe Don Looney’s place in history

Sonny Jurgensen and Billy Kilmer were both very familiar with former NFL running back Joe Don Looney, both having played with him -- Sonny in Washington and Billy in New Orleans.

July 3, 2016

Wizards fans should be lauded for loyalty, not blamed for Kevin Durant’s decisions

John Wall's comments about the Wizards' fan base has Thom Loverro wondering how the team's star can consider the fans of a consistently moribund franchise to blame for no KD2DC.

June 30, 2016

Pat Summitt leaves a legacy of changed minds to go with a changed game

LOVERRO | Summitt's victories and ability to balance all her life demanded helped make her not just a women's basketball icon, but a generational icon.

June 28, 2016

Brexit means Redskins fans remain on their political roll

A poll quells the name debate, then the Brexit occupies British politicians who were upset about the team's nickname. It's even cheap to go to London now.

June 26, 2016

Count FIFA and the IOC among many problems in Rio de Janeiro as Olympics near

Brazil's commitment to the World Cup and Summer Olympics is already causing financial issues. You can blame government greed, the IOC and FIFA for that.

June 23, 2016

Bill Russell always the forgotten man in debates over NBA’s greatest ever

Russell stood idly by on Sunday as the Cavaliers' LeBron James was presented with the NBA Finals MVP award. There's a reason the trophy was named after Russell.

June 21, 2016

ESPN documentary again preys on horror of O.J. Simpson trial

LOVERRO | Our fascination with murder mysteries has led to two lengthy looks at the trial, which spanned the summer of 1994 and provided, for some, an unfulfilling verdict.

June 19, 2016

Kirk Cousins clearly looking forward to contract extension deadline

Cousins and the Redskins are nearing a July 15 deadline to reach a long-term deal. It's already apparent that Cousins figures he'll be able to cash in.

June 16, 2016

Naming-rights deal for Nationals Park won’t be as creative as the one in Frederick

Facing a shortfall in funding during construction in 1989, the mayor of Frederick found a pleasing solution that led to the park's naming rights. The Nationals won't be as lucky.

June 14, 2016

Mike Rizzo, Joe Maddon to see their rivalry among old friends renewed

LOVERRO | The Nationals general manager and Cubs manager became friends 34 years ago when Rizzo played for Maddon in the minor leagues. On Monday, they are rivals once again as the Cubs arrive for an important series.

June 12, 2016

Muhammad Ali always stood out among Louisville’s four kings of boxing

LOVERRO | Ali was one of four heavyweight champions to hail from the city, joining Marvin Hart, Greg Page and Jimmy Ellis, with whom Ali forged a lasting friendship.

June 9, 2016

Of all of Muhammad Ali’s rivals, perhaps his greatest was Eddie Futch

Futch was the trainer who developed the strategy that Joe Frazier used to defeat Ali in 1971 and who guided Ken Norton through three bouts later in the decade.

June 7, 2016

LOVERRO: Muhammad Ali embraced people, which is why we embraced him

Ali embraced his role as a spokesman and showman, and his death on Friday at 74 showed just how much he meant to the people who surrounded him in his daily life.

June 5, 2016

LOVERRO: Even Barry Bonds’ apologies have become filled with excuses

Bonds recently expressed remorse for having an abrasive personality during his major-league career, but leave it to him to point the finger at others who made him that way.

June 2, 2016

LOVERRO: Financial returns on Nationals Park bring vindication to Jack Evans

Evans, the city council member who spearheaded the push to bring baseball back to the city, has been overjoyed by the revitalization that Nationals Park has brought to lower South Capitol Street.

May 31, 2016

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