Tom Krasovic, The Union-Tribune

Tom Krasovic

The Union-Tribune

San Diego, CA, United States

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Past articles by Tom:

Column: Bud Grant a Midwestern Don Coryell; Wave must start hot before World Cup; Padres observations

Grant's teams were steady winners until Super Bowl struggles; plus, a Padres prospect wows scout and Wave's start looms → Read More

Column: Padres great Randy Jones, recovering from 10-hour surgery, eyes special opening day

Former Cy Young winner was in pain for years; last month's back surgery has him eager to return to Petco Park for 2023 season opener → Read More

Column: Philip Rivers reached out to 49ers and Dolphins, one year after Eric Weddle's amazing finish

One former San Diego Charger star was rewarded with a Super Bowl run after leaving retirement. The other didn't get a shot. → Read More

Column: NFL's players' union gives Chargers low grades for working conditions

Musgrove's injury could work out for the better. Major League Soccer should provide canopy if it comes to San Diego. → Read More

Column: Padres offense inspires bright forecasts as Petco Park's worst clouds have lifted

Forecasters see big season from star-laden lineup. Home park, though pitcher friendly, is no longer a severe threat to Padres offenses → Read More

Padres owner Peter Seidler gives Manny Machado the support, contract that Adrian Gonzalez never received

Machado and former Padres star were similar in several respects. There's no comparing the Padres' economics of the two eras. → Read More

Column: San Diego Wave can count on Alex Morgan, but Casey Stoney seeks more goals from others in year two

Morgan remains one of the world's top players. Wave seek to develop forwards Jaedyn Shaw, Amirah Ali and others. → Read More

Column: Alabama QB Bryce Young won't be skipping any meals ahead of this spring's NFL Draft

Daniel Jeremiah says it's not true Bryce Young, potential No. 1 pick, weighs 180 pounds. Add 20, says the former NFL scout from El Cajon. This qualifies as big news in football-mad America. → Read More

Column: Padres' contract with Manny Machado contract has been a win-win-win deal so far

Padres star is ready to bet on himself as he enters the final year before a planned opt out; that should be good news for the 2023 club → Read More

Column: Chargers did football fans a favor by passing on Patrick Mahomes

Chiefs feared Chargers more than any team in 2017 draft; Bolts took WR Mike Williams instead of the eventual Super Bowl champoion → Read More

Column: SD Legion links Snapdragon Stadium to to rugby's growth, 2031 World Cup

Professional rugby team's first game at SDSU's new stadium comes Saturday at 4 p.m. Team trained at Twentynine Palms' Marine base. → Read More

Column: Super Bowl's late-game penalty a bummer, but the right call

Chiefs earned the trophy. Desert grass played like ice. Bad karma, NFL, for abandoning the Rose Bowl. No more cheese for A-Rod. → Read More

Column: With Super Bowl sequel, Reid-Mahomes are starting to resemble Belichick-Brady

Chiefs coach and quarterback are truly special. Ex-San Diego Chargers running back Eric Bieniemy wins his second Super Bowl, too. → Read More

Column: Lincoln's David Dunn admires Jaylen Hurts, but will pull for Eric Bieniemy in Sunday's Super Bowl

Eagles are masters of run-pass-option plays; Don Coryell's wife played a big role in coach's Hall of Fame career → Read More

Don Coryell, Chargers coaching legend and father of modern passing game, receives elusive Hall pass

'Air Coryell' architect joins Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor following decades of debate → Read More

Column: Don Coryell's elusive Hall of Fame selection is near

Former San Diego Chargers coach, offensive innovator likely to join Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 → Read More

Column: The Spanos Way isn't shared by this year's Super Bowl teams

Chiefs, Eagles have fundamental differences from Chargers when it comes to team-building; LA's better comparison is last year's AFC champ → Read More

Column: NFL Locals: 'San Diego 49ers' have questions to answer this offseason

Warner, Lynch ended season on sour note, though LB's showing in NFC title-game defeat drew good marks from Pro Football Focus → Read More

Column: Rockies owner acknowledges Padres' big spending causes pressure

Dick Monfort sees 'holes' in Padres roster despite spending spree; oddsmakers see 90+ victories, World Series contention → Read More

Column: Bobby Beathard and Tom Brady stirred San Diegans' emotions, changed Chargers' fortunes

Chargers' Hall of Fame executive died Monday at age 86, two days before Super Bowl champion QB retired → Read More