Deron Snyder

SNYDER: With Matt Williams, Nationals discovered importance of a manager

Williams never grew into the position that Rizzo gave him, and the Nationals' next manager will need to learn from situations and adapt to his team in the ways Williams could not.

October 5, 2015

SNYDER: Washington’s resiliency, determination hint at hope for the future

The return to respectability will be a long process in Washington, with inconsistency expected from time to time. Still, what Kirk Cousins and his teammates displayed on Sunday afternoon is a great source of optimism.

October 4, 2015

SNYDER: The Wizards’ ‘House of Guards’ will be difficult to stop in the East

The Wizards opened training camp on Tuesday with their two guards, John Wall and Bradley Beal, forming what likely will be the best backcourt in the Eastern Conference this season. How could they be topped?

September 30, 2015

SNYDER: Jonathan Papelbon, Bryce Harper give another reason to laugh at Nationals

The presumptive World Series favorites have been undone this season by a series of errors, and their final chance to end the season on somewhat of a high note was marred by the two players' dugout altercation.

September 28, 2015

SNYDER: High level of optimism follows Washington into Thursday night showdown

Although a similar start unfolded in 2014, there are plenty of things to feel good about this season, although this is the juncture a year ago where things truly started to head south.

September 23, 2015

SNYDER: Tiger Woods’ latest surgery removes any chance of tying Jack Nicklaus

Woods underwent another surgery on his back last week, and given his recent performance and his age, it seems as though Nicklaus' record of 18 major victories will remain intact for some time.

September 21, 2015

SNYDER: Jay Gruden’s words hold greater weight after victory over Rams

A loss would have left Washington continuing to search for answers, but the emphatic, 24-10 victory over St. Louis on Sunday gave Gruden additional weight and allowed players to reflect without regret.

September 20, 2015

SNYDER: In college football, ‘guarantee’ games a degrading, debilitating affair

Smaller schools have been forced to accept football games against big-name state universities in order to help finance their athletic budgets, but the humiliation that results is rarely worth the payout.

September 16, 2015

SNYDER: Moses Malone played the game of basketball like few others

Malone, who died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 60, was the first player to jump directly from high school to the professional ranks. A skilled rebounder, he quickly developed into a top-level offensive player.

September 14, 2015

SNYDER: Alfred Morris, potent rushing must continue for Washington’s success

Morris has taken a dip in his production since a stellar rookie season, but he showed that with 25 carries for 121 yards in Washington's 17-10 loss to Miami on Sunday, such a performance might keep the offense afloat.

September 13, 2015

SNYDER: Patriots have been America’s most hated team this century — to some

The Patriots' tactics have been despicable, and it may be necessary to use asterisks when describing their recent run of success. But, while it may be hard to do, there's no need to deny them credit for their dynasty.

September 9, 2015

FOOTBALL 2015: SNYDER: Fantasy football becoming a get-rich-quick scheme

Daily games are the fastest-growing segment of the fantasy sports industry, with FanDuel and DraftKings, the two leading hosts, expected to top $60 million in revenue in Week 1. The promise of easy millions feels dirty.

September 9, 2015

SNYDER: Max Scherzer’s recent performances not helping Nationals

The Nationals aligned their rotation in such a way that Scherzer, their ace, could face the Mets in the opener of a three-game series on Monday. He did, but again struggled in an eventual 8-5 victory by New York.

September 7, 2015

SNYDER: With preseason finally over, it’s time to leave the nonsense behind

Between the back-and-forth surrounding Robert Griffin III's health and benching and the unwanted attention drawn by general manager Scot McCloughan's wife, it's time for Washington to start the regular season.

September 4, 2015

SNYDER: ‘Concussion’ film reinforces the NFL’s status as a bully on the playground

The NFL was so worried about the Sony Pictures film, which chronicles pathologist Bennet Omalu's discovery of CTE, that it reportedly flexed its muscle to make sure that most of the condemning scenes were softened.

September 2, 2015

SNYDER: Better gloves have made for better catches — and for better games

The NFL has gone to great lengths to make the game more offensively oriented, and the widespread use of gloves by receivers has made it so nearly any pass thrown in a player's direction can be caught.

August 31, 2015

Kirk Cousins should be the Redskins’ starting quarterback

Handing Robert Griffin III a job he didn't earn was a mistake. The worst thing Washington can do now is compound that error by ignoring evidence that's plain to see: He's not ready.

August 30, 2015

SNYDER: Concerns surrounding Robert Griffin III still linger from last year

Griffin didn't show that he could handle an offense under pressure, deliver the ball quickly or avoid unnecessary shots last week against the Lions, which sets coach Jay Gruden up for a crucial personnel decision.

August 26, 2015

SNYDER: Roger Goodell’s constant ‘witch hunts’ take focus off concussion issue

Between the investigation of underinflated footballs, numerous domestic violence allegations and whatever scandal happens next, the focus on players' lives after football, and their battles with depression, has waned.

August 24, 2015

SNYDER: Myles Jones hoping story of lacrosse success resonates with others

Jones, one of lacrosse's biggest stars, didn't know what the sport was when he was approached to try it in sixth grade. Now he's trying to ensure that other African-American kids will give it a try.

August 19, 2015