Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Red-hot Capitals look to keep rolling, despite handful of injuries
The Capitals are red-hot after a floundering start to the season, riding a seven-game point streak into Thursday's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. But a handful of injuries could threaten Washington's spot atop a competitive Eastern Conference. Published December 10, 2025
Nationals add right-hander Griff McGarry from Phillies in Rule 5 draft
The Nationals added right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies with the third of 13 total selections in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. Published December 10, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels to miss Sunday’s game against Giants after reinjuring elbow
Quarterback Jayden Daniels won't start for the Washington Commanders in Sunday's road game against the New York Giants, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Published December 10, 2025
Egypt, Iran reject playing in Seattle’s World Cup Pride game
Egypt and Iran complained to FIFA this week after they were chosen to participate in an LGBT Pride match in Seattle during next summer's World Cup. Published December 10, 2025
Commanders’ Ertz to miss rest of season with torn ACL
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Sunday's blowout loss to the Vikings in Minnesota, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday. Published December 8, 2025
Commanders’ season reaches new low in disastrous loss to Vikings
The Commanders' nightmare season hit rock bottom in Minnesota on Sunday, as quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Zach Ertz were both injured in a 31-0 loss to the Vikings. Published December 7, 2025
Commanders, Vikings bring quarterback question marks into showdown
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is inching toward returning to the field for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Minnesota. Team medical personnel haven't cleared the second-year signal-caller for contact, but coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that he's "optimistic." Published December 3, 2025
Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving game shatters NFL record with 57 million viewers
The NFL ratings machine reached new heights on Thanksgiving. The matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs was the most-watched regular-season game in league history, with more than 57 million viewers. Published December 3, 2025
Rising stars power surging Capitals as Ovechkin shakes off slow start
The Capitals have relied on the star power of Alex Ovechkin for more than 20 seasons. But this year, a trio of rising stars has carried the torch to lead Washington toward the top of the standings in the Metropolitan Division. Published December 2, 2025
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at ‘bizarre’ College Football Playoff selection criteria
Miami -- 9-2 and No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings -- could be left out of the title tournament despite beating likely playoff-bound Notre Dame (9-2, No. 9 CFP). Published December 2, 2025
Commanders impress in latest loss, but players wave off ‘moral victory’
NFL players don't traffic in moral victories and silver linings. But the Commanders said they looked -- and felt -- like a different team in their back-to-back overtime losses, even as their losing streak hit seven games after Sunday night's one-point loss to the Denver Broncos. Published December 1, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson named NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has received his first honor of the season as the NHL's Third Star of the Week, the league announced Monday morning. Published December 1, 2025
Commanders losing streak hits 7 in heartbreaking fashion with overtime loss to Broncos
The Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos traded scores and highlight-worthy plays on Sunday night in a back-and-forth, overtime affair that ultimately ended with Washington's losing streak extended to seven games. Published December 1, 2025
Big guts, bigger smiles: Taco Bell 50K draws hundreds for running, eating challenge
Run, burrito, repeat. Published November 30, 2025
Commanders face must-win matchup against Broncos’ vaunted defense
The Commanders' season is on the line when they host the Denver Broncos in prime time Sunday night. Published November 27, 2025
$450 for bleachers? Buffalo Bills open pre-sale of Highmark Stadium seats ahead of final game
The Buffalo Bills are selling off seats ahead of their final game at Highmark Stadium in January. Published November 27, 2025
Daniels, McLaurin, Brown return to practice for injury-addled Commanders
Give thanks, Commanders fans. Jayden Daniels is back at practice Published November 26, 2025
NFL parity reigns as broadcast ratings boom
There's plenty for NFL fans to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, as a hotly contested season sees 20 teams at or above .500 as the league prepares for its playoff push. Parity reigns supreme. Published November 25, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson commits to run track at University of Maryland
The youngest track and field gold medalist in Olympic history is staying home. Quincy Wilson, who won the 4x400 meter relay with Team USA at the 2024 Games, committed Monday to run track at the University of Maryland, the school announced. Published November 25, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels to return to practice, ‘unlikely’ to play against Broncos
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has not been cleared for contact, but he will return to practice this week, coach Dan Quinn said on Monday. Published November 24, 2025
