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: Zorn made it matter when it shouldn’t have

That certainly turned out to be a good idea, didn't it? Published August 30, 2008

Thom Loverro: Kasten’s impact not visible

A legacy at risk. Published August 29, 2008

Thom Loverro: Same ol’ Manny, different uniform

Manny Ramirez was in the Dodgers' clubhouse early yesterday afternoon, and I wanted to make sure I was one of the first to welcome him to the District. Published August 27, 2008

Thom Loverro: Lerners shouldn’t lure free agents this winter

Don't break the bank. Published August 15, 2008

Thom Loverro: Working class heroes set to fight

A couple of dinosaurs Published August 6, 2008

Thom Loverro: Zimmerman not always the first face seen

"The Washington Nationals are committed to providing programs that enhance education, increase participation in youth baseball and softball, while improving the quality of life in the local communities of the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland." Published August 1, 2008

Thom Loverro: Addiction is the real affliction

A rogue referee with a problem. Published July 30, 2008

Thom Loverro: Orioles’ success elevates occasion

Not just a distraction. Published July 26, 2008

Thom Loverro: Zorn’s old pal returns to town

Stump's back. Published July 25, 2008

Thom Loverro: For now, Nats’ decisions look good

Nice moves. Published July 24, 2008

Thom Loverro: Legendary shots, believable or not

Did they or didn't they? Published July 15, 2008

Thom Loverro: Guzman should see All-Star roster spot

Cristian Guzman ought to be the Nationals' representative at the All-Star Game, an honor that would serve as a nice symbol for Nats fans. Published July 5, 2008

Thom Loverro: Angelos rests, but Lerners shouldn’t

Dark clouds in D.C. Published July 3, 2008

Thom Loverro: Bragging rights don’t leave D.C.

We'll take it. Published June 30, 2008

Thom Loverro: Not-so-grand opening

For Nats, unexpected growing pains. Published June 26, 2008

Thom Loverro: Raising the bar in D.C.’s ballpark

A team or a 12-step program? Published June 21, 2008

Bush makes pitch for history

President Bush threw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals' home opener last night at RFK Stadium, a responsibility he considered much more than ceremonial. Published April 15, 2005