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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reach at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups speaks during an NBA basketball press conference, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) **FILE**

NBA coach, player arrested amid fed probe of Mafia’s poker, gambling rings

Federal authorities stunned the sports world Thursday with arrests of more than 30 people -- including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier -- following an investigation into illegal sports betting and poker rings that the FBI said were run by the Mafia. Published October 23, 2025

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) taking a shot during the third period of an NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 19, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Capitals’ Leonard gets ‘better and better’ amid hot start

The Capitals are scoring goals in bunches as they jumped to a 5-2 start to the NHL season. But for the first time in years, those successful shots aren't coming from the stick of Alex Ovechkin. Instead, a group of fresh faces leads the way for Washington. Published October 22, 2025

FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Kurt Suzuki (24) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)

Angels hire ex-Nationals catcher Suzuki as new manager

The Los Angeles Angels have landed a new manager. Kurt Suzuki, who was a catcher with the Washington Nationals during their 2019 World Series run, is taking over the top role in the dugout. Published October 21, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Daniels injured in Commanders’ blowout loss to Cowboys

The Commanders' bad day kept getting worse during Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While being blown out by their rivals, Washington lost quarterback Jayden Daniels to a right hamstring injury. Published October 19, 2025

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young catches a deep fly ball hit by the Athletics' Shea Langeliers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals’ Young named Gold Glove finalist

It was a season to forget for the last-place Washington Nationals, but center fielder Jacob Young is still looking to bring home some hardware. He was named a Gold Glove finalist on Wednesday. Published October 15, 2025

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22)fumbles the ball as he is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders lean into frustration as they pivot to upcoming Cowboys

The Commanders are glad to have a short week following Monday night's last-second loss to the Chicago Bears. The players skipped their usual off-day, getting back to work to prepare for a trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Sunday. Published October 14, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Turnovers doom Commanders in prime-time loss to Bears

The Commanders could've used some of last season's Hail Mary magic at home on Monday night. Jayden Daniels and company fell to the visiting Chicago Bears 25-24 in a performance riddled with uncharacteristic errors. Published October 13, 2025