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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.

Columns by Thom Loverro

LOVERRO: Quinn is a coach who knows how to roll with the punches

Dan Quinn fell in love with boxing the same way many people fell in love with boxing -- watching the greatest three-round fight in history, the legendary 1985 brawl between Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns.

November 7, 2024

LOVERRO: Daniels is in the midst of a magical masterpiece of a rookie season

There are some things that you can't exaggerate. The power of the sun. The soul of Otis Redding. The rookie NFL season of Jayden Daniels.

November 4, 2024

LOVERRO: Ali’s stunning upset of Foreman began 50 years ago in hills of Pennsylvania

Deep in the heart of Africa 50 years ago, Muhammad Ali changed history, upsetting the seemingly invincible George Foreman to win back the heavyweight championship of the world that had been taken from him seven years earlier for his refusal to enter the draft during the Vietnam War.

October 29, 2024

LOVERRO: Daniels-Williams rivalry has potential to be NFL’s next Brady-Manning

Sunday's Jayden Daniels-Caleb Williams showdown was supposed to be a sneak preview of one of the NFL's hottest coming attractions: an updated version of Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning for a new generation of fans.

October 28, 2024

LOVERRO: Terry McLaurin, who’s always been a next-level player, now surrounded by a next-level team

Terry McLaurin has always been a guy who embraced high standards and lofty expectations.

October 24, 2024

LOVERRO: Soto’s growing exploits as a Yankee overtake his legacy as a National

Juan Soto is gone now. He belongs to New York. He belongs to the Yankees.

October 23, 2024

LOVERRO: Commanders don’t miss a beat while missing Daniels

Marcus Mariota, 30, the former No. 2 overall pick who had his best season in Tennessee in 2016 when he threw for 3,426 yards and 26 touchdowns, proved to be more than capable as a backup

October 20, 2024

LOVERRO: Anniversary events more party than wake with Capitals staying in town

The Washington Capitals lost their home opener Saturday night, 5-3, to the New Jersey Devils, which was not the icing on the cake everyone hoped for while the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary. But it was still a party last week at the Capital One Arena - a 50th birthday.

October 15, 2024

LOVERRO: Daniels keeps Commanders in the fight against Ravens

When Jayden Daniels steps on the field in big moments -- in this case, trying to bring his team back from a 27-13 Baltimore lead going into the fourth quarter -- you just believe this 23-year-old can win the game for you.

October 13, 2024

LOVERRO: Commanders getting most bang for their buck from offseason bargain shopping

I wouldn't blame Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters if he held a press conference, stood in front of a microphone waving a copy of his team's roster, and declared, "How do you like them now?" At 4-1, going into a marquee matchup against the Ravens, I would say we pretty much like them now.

October 10, 2024

LOVERRO: Tiant demanded attention, respect be paid to his artistry on the mound and off

Luis Tiant is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame, but I wouldn't be surprised if he winds up inducted posthumously. He is up for consideration next year by the Classic Baseball Era committee. That would anger him because Tiant demanded attention and respect be paid to his artistry when he was alive.

October 9, 2024

LOVERRO: Raucous, rowdy home-field energy back in style in Landover

Before Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn answered any questions from reporters in the postgame press conference following his team's 34-13 beatdown Sunday of the visiting Cleveland Browns, he had something important he wanted to say. "I thought the fan support today was awesome," Quinn said.

October 6, 2024

LOVERRO: Late-season issues, ownership’s level of commitment raise concerns about Nationals

Manager Dave Martinez had high hopes for his Washington Nationals squad in September -- not a championship run or anything, but he wanted to see how his young team would respond in important games with a lot on the line -- even if it was the opponents who had the most at stake.

October 3, 2024

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Thom Loverro

Columns by Thom Loverro

LOVERRO: Quinn is a coach who knows how to roll with the punches

LOVERRO: Daniels is in the midst of a magical masterpiece of a rookie season

LOVERRO: Ali’s stunning upset of Foreman began 50 years ago in hills of Pennsylvania

LOVERRO: Daniels-Williams rivalry has potential to be NFL’s next Brady-Manning

LOVERRO: Terry McLaurin, who’s always been a next-level player, now surrounded by a next-level team

LOVERRO: Soto’s growing exploits as a Yankee overtake his legacy as a National

LOVERRO: Commanders don’t miss a beat while missing Daniels

LOVERRO: Anniversary events more party than wake with Capitals staying in town

LOVERRO: Daniels keeps Commanders in the fight against Ravens

LOVERRO: Commanders getting most bang for their buck from offseason bargain shopping

LOVERRO: Tiant demanded attention, respect be paid to his artistry on the mound and off

LOVERRO: Raucous, rowdy home-field energy back in style in Landover

LOVERRO: Late-season issues, ownership’s level of commitment raise concerns about Nationals

LOVERRO: Only Rose himself prevented the all-time hits leader’s Hall of Fame induction

LOVERRO: Anything seems possible now with Daniels at quarterback

LOVERRO: Brown, Bailey and Branch head new D.C. Hall of Fame class

LOVERRO: Electric night stirs a rare awakening of hope among Commanders faithful

LOVERRO: Daniels refuses to wilt under pressure, wills Washington to a win

LOVERRO: Reggie White, Lawrence Taylor? Joe Jacoby was at his best against the best

LOVERRO: Negro League slugger Oscar Charleston punched his way into the record book