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Deron Snyder

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Deron Snyder is an award-winning journalist and Washington Times sports columnist with more than 25 years of experience. He has worked at USA Today and his column was syndicated in Gannett's 80-plus newspapers from 2000-2009, appearing in The Arizona Republic, The Indianapolis Star, The Detroit News and many others. Follow Deron on Twitter @DeronSnyder or email him at deronwashtimes@gmail.com.

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Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) defends the goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 26, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) **FILE**

Capitals’ goalie problem seems like the kind you want

The Capitals coach tabbed Philip Grubauer to open the playoffs in net, not Braden Holtby. It seems like an easy decision given Grubauer's fine play down the stretch. But Holtby is among the game's best goalies.

April 11, 2018
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) walks onto the field as he is introduced before the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dave Martinez expects to have fun on the job

"This is gonna be fun," Martinez said prior to the Nats' 8-2 home-opening defeat against the New York Mets. He was wrong, unless you're entertained by seventh-inning grand slams by Jay Bruce. But let's say Martinez was speaking in general about managing high-interest games in Washington.

April 5, 2018
Washington Wizards guard John Wall said Monday that he feels great following his left knee surgery on Jan. 31, but he couldn't give a timetable for his return. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Wizards wilt while waiting on John Wall

Earlier this month, the Wizards were among a few teams yet to suffer a three-game losing streak this season, despite missing John Wall for 26 contests at that point. Now, with Wall nearing a return, Washington has endured its second three-game skid in three weeks.

March 26, 2018
LSU running back Derrius Guice runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) ** FILE **

NFL out of bounds with sexual-orientation questions

It shouldn't matter who the team president, the quarterback, the first baseman, or the power forward chooses to sleep with. And if those players were future Hall of Famers, dominant in their sport, I bet teammates and fans couldn't care less.

March 12, 2018
Memphis head coach Tubby Smith reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) **FILE**

March Madness not limited to basketball court

It happens every season as college basketball's big tournament approaches. Topics other than fantastic finishes are talked about at length and run into the ground. The NCAA's billions. The players' non-existent cut. The freshmen-to-NBA pipeline. The academic progress rates.

March 7, 2018
Washington Capitals right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (25) argues with Chicago Blackhawks fans from the penalty box during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 7-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes) **FILE**

Devante Smith-Pelly calls out racist fans

There's no humor in hate, which should be choked to death in embryonic form before it grows bigger and stronger. We've seen how full-grown intolerance can become a menace to society, when feelings and attitudes morph into customs and laws.

February 19, 2018