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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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The Nationals' Anthony Rendon finished fifth in the primary voting for third basemen on Thursday to start the all-star game on July 9. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Anthony Rendon is right about All-Star Game

After playing at an All-Star level throughout his career, Anthony Rendon is finally an All-Star. But he might choose to stay home instead of participating in the All-Star Game.

July 3, 2019
In this April 19, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks as San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) watches during the the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in San Antonio. Just three seasons ago, the Brooklyn Nets were the worst team in the NBA. On Sunday, June 30, 2019, they were the story of the league. They agreed to deals with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as part of a sensational start to free agency, giving the longtime No. 2 team in New York top billing in the Big Apple. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) **FILE**

Free agent frenzy changes the NBA landscape, reflects our society

There has been talk among some NBA observers that the flurry of free-agent movement -- in its anticipation and its actualization -- is detrimental for the league. They say it overshadows the games and creates instability for franchises. I say it merely represents where we are as a society, going hand-in-hand with our affinity for fantasy leagues, instant gratification and channel surfing.

July 1, 2019
Ted Leonsis, owner of the NHL Capitals and NBA Wizards, addresses the American Gaming Association's Sports Betting Executive Summit, at the MGM Grand National Harbor Casino, in Oxon Hill, Md., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The Supreme Court ruled last May 14 that any state can legalize sports betting if it chooses, and since then the action has been swift. Sports gambling is now legal in eight states, with more than 20 others at least considering legalization. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis, Wizards have shot at splash hire

"This is the best important open job in all of sports right now," Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said last month about the franchise's GM vacancy. It's quite possible that no else in the world agreed with Leonsis when he made that statement on April 3. And there's good reason to wonder how much he truly believed it himself.

May 27, 2019
Brian Garrett stands for a portrait at his home, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Powell. Ohio. Former nursing student Brian Garrett said he worked for a short time at an off-campus clinic Dr. Richard Strauss opened after he was ousted at Ohio State in the late 1990s. But Garrett quit after witnessing abuse by Strauss and then experiencing it himself. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Grown men victims in Ohio State sex-abuse scandal

Now comes word that Ohio State aided and abetted a serial sexual abuser, failing to act against Richard Strauss, who retired with honors nearly a decade before killing himself in 2005. An attorney representing more than 50 former victims said most of his clients played football at Ohio State -- and some later played in the NFL.

May 20, 2019
Former NBA player Patrick Ewing sits at the edge of the stage before the NBA basketball draft lottery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nuccio DiNuzzo) **FILE**

Knicks’ misery is a bit of solace for Wizards fans

The Knicks did win a nice consolation prize, the No. 3 pick, in a draft where Williamson, Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett have separated from the pack. Meanwhile, the Wizards managed to drop from No. 6 to No. 9, their next-to-worst possible outcome.

May 15, 2019
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez paid his dues through 16 years as a major leaguer and 10 years as bench coach. But in 200 games as the Nationals' manager, Martinez has been less than impressive. Sloppy play and questions about bullpen management have plagued the team the last two seasons. (Associated Press)

Nationals’ early-season struggles can be blamed on plenty of issues

Now in his second year at the helm, Martinez is a favorite to win MDB honors -- Most Deserving of Blame. Also in the hunt are the Lerners, general manager Mike Rizzo, and the injury bug. Each has played a key role in Washington's 14-21 mark entering Wednesday, the NL's second-worst record and the Nationals' worst winning percentage since September 2011.

May 8, 2019
Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant, right, defends against Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) **FILE**

Warriors-Rockets has championship feel

With all due respect to No. 2-seed Denver and No. 3-seed Portland, there's a sense that the Western Conference finals are underway as we speak, even while the aforementioned teams toil to advance.

May 6, 2019
In this Tuesday, April 10, 2018 file photo South Africa's Caster Semenya runs to the finish line to win the women's 1500m final at Carrara Stadium during the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia. Caster Semenya lost her appeal Wednesday May 1, 2019 against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) **FILE**

All-natural Caster Semenya asked to pay, despite doing nothing wrong

Semenya is believed to have an intersex condition, giving her levels of testosterone that are substantially higher than most women. Now, the three-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist must take medication to suppress her testosterone in order to compete.

May 1, 2019