Thomas Boswell, Author at Valley News

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Commentary: Public gets to share Woods’ Masters joy

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostApril 15, 2019

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods plays golf with his hat on so we don’t see his balding head, which means many found it easy on Sunday to mistake this year’s 43-year-old Masters champion — the once and current king of golf’s most glowing moment — for the…

FILE -This is a May 19, 1966, file photo showing Baltimore Orioles' Frank Robinson at bat. Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, has died. He was 83. Robinson had been in hospice care at his home in Bel Air. MLB confirmed his death Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.(AP Photo/File)

Appreciation: Frank Robinson was proud, ornery and truly great

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostFebruary 7, 2019

Bryce Harper turned down a 10-year, $300-million offer from the Nationals last September. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Toni L. Sandys

Commentary: MLB’s Apathy Toward Harper, Machado Is Disturbing

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostJanuary 25, 2019

Bryce Harper just might decide the best place for his future is in Washington. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Katherine Frey

Commentary: Nationals Have Winner Without Harper

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostJanuary 13, 2019

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) covers his face after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. Smith broke his right tibia and fibula on a sack by Texans' Kareem Jackson. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Commentary: Serious Injuries, NFL’s Dark Side, Draw Empathy

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostNovember 20, 2018

An odds sheet and betting slip are seen at Dover International Speedway before the NASCAR Cup series auto race, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commentary: Think Wagering Will Help Sports? Don’t Bet on It

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostOctober 7, 2018

Commentary: Free Agent Anger Imperils Baseball Peace

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostMarch 5, 2018

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa celebrate after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Commentary: Why MLB Is Hot, and the NFL Is Not

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostNovember 3, 2017

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, center, is helped in the dugout after he was injured during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commentary: Nats Know They Dodged a Bullet With Harper Injury

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostAugust 15, 2017

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant talks during media day for baseball's upcoming World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Series’ Lesson: Life Is All About Suffering

by Thomas Boswell The Washington PostOctober 25, 2016