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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.

Articles by Deron Snyder

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kirk Cousins soap opera headed for July fireworks

The Kirk Cousins melodrama is coming to a head: Either he signs a long-term deal or he plays a second consecutive season under the franchise tag, virtually guaranteeing himself a roster spot with San Francisco, Los Angeles or elsewhere in 2018.

June 12, 2017
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Koda Glover (30) throws during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park, Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Koda Glover makes his statement for Nationals

In another installment of his TIDU List, Deron Snyder ponders everything from Koda Glover's rise to Alex Ovechkin's aging process to Josh Norman keeping his composure (or not).

June 8, 2017
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 1, 2017. (Ezra Shaw/Pool Photo via AP)

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is wrong on ‘one and done’

It's not a travesty for actors and musicians who begin their pro careers with nothing more than a high school diploma. So why are young basketball stars told they're making a dreadful mistake if they choose not to pursue higher education?

June 5, 2017
13. Kevin Durant - After nine winning seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors in an attempt to win his first NBA championship. Durant, will again be a free-agent at the end of this season. His next deal will push his earnings way past $120 million

Kevin Durant, the Wizards and what might have been

Washington came within one game of the Eastern Conference finals without arguably the NBA's second-best player. With him, the Wizards might have reached the NBA Finals and perhaps won.

May 24, 2017
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) talks with Kevin Love (0) against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Celtics won 111-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant? Yes please

We knew this was coming, knew the Cavaliers and the Warriors arguably have six Top 20-players. We knew LeBron James and Kevin Durant are on missions. So why all the carping?

May 22, 2017
Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) greets fans after Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

SNYDER: Size, speed and lockdown D have Wizards in control

Both teams have two wins, but there's a distinctly different feel between Boston's pair and the Wizards' two. Washington could have won twice on the Celtics' home court and has every reason to feel good about their chances as the series shifts to the north.

May 8, 2017
Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28), right, steals a ball from Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington. Also pictured is Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2). (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

John Wall, Wizards climb back into ring, KO Celtics

The Wizards battered the Celtics from wire-to-wire in a resounding 116-89 victory. If Boston stole Washington's heart in the first two games, the Wizards snatched it back, punched the Celtics in the nose and kicked them in the rear.

May 5, 2017
Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) defends against Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas (4) during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Sunday, April, 30, 2017, in Boston. The Celtics won 123-111. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) **FILE**

Isaiah Thomas must be tested on both ends

It's easy to root for Isaiah Thomas. But the Wizards can't take it easy on the Celtic's sparkplug: They should punish him early and often, on offense when he drives and on defense when he hides.

May 1, 2017
FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2016 file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) struggles for extra yardage as Washington Redskins' Will Compton (51) and Donte Whitner Sr., rear, make the stop in the first half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas. More than just struggling against the run and pass, Washington was worst in the league in third-down defense and among the worst teams in the red zone. Whether that’s scheme or personnel is a matter of debate but most likely a combination of the two. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)

SNYDER: Instant NFL draft grades fun but meaningless

It's the nature of the NFL draft. Much will be made of which player goes No. 1 and who Washington takes at No. 17 . But the truth is, final grades are often a few years down the road -- sometimes after players reach their third or fifth team.

April 26, 2017