Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders add linebacker Styles with No. 7 draft pick
The Washington Commanders' defensive overhaul continued on Thursday, as the franchise selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the seventh pick in this year's NFL draft. Published April 23, 2026
Offensive weapon or defensive pillar? Commanders have decision to make
The Washington Commanders have options with the No. 7 pick in this year's NFL draft, which begins with Round 1 on Thursday night. Published April 22, 2026
District of Sports: Who will the Washington Commanders take in the NFL Draft?
Coming of a 5-12 season in 2025 -- and only two seasons removed from an NFC Championship game appearance -- the Washington Commanders have a specific position of need on each side of the ball in this year's NFL Draft. Published April 22, 2026
Capitals’ Sandin tears ACL, expected to miss start of next season
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair an ACL tear that he suffered during the April 11 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the franchise announced Wednesday. Published April 22, 2026
Young Mystics eager to hit ground running as WNBA tipoff approaches
The Washington Mystics' team-building efforts began with seafood. Published April 20, 2026
Nationals dodge sweep with shutout win over Giants
Nationals first baseman Curtis Mead hit his second home run of the year as the Nationals defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep. Published April 19, 2026
Skydiver gets stuck on Virginia Tech scoreboard, delays football team’s exhibition
An unlucky skydiver had a rough afternoon in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday. The parachutist, equipped with an American flag, got stuck on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's football stadium ahead of the annual spring exhibition game. Published April 19, 2026
Peters: Commanders ‘more likely than not’ to use No. 7 pick instead of trading back
Adam Peters wants to be ready for anything as he prepares for his third draft as the Washington Commanders' general manager. But he said Thursday that it is "more likely than not" that the Commanders select a player with the No. 7 pick in the draft next Thursday. Published April 16, 2026
Capitals’ Ovechkin hints at returning to NHL, ‘pretty sure’ he won’t retire
Alex Ovechkin can't dodge the questions about his retirement. Published April 16, 2026
Commanders return to throwback uniforms with black alternates
What's old is new again. The Washington Commanders unveiled fresh uniforms on Wednesday, with home and away looks that strongly resemble the looks the franchise wore when it won three Super Bowls from the 1982 to 1991 seasons. Published April 15, 2026
Capitals fans, teammates give Ovechkin royal send-off in his potential final NHL game
The season finale against the Columbus Blue Jackets may have been Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin's final game in the NHL. Every Capitals fan, player and coach wanted it to end with a bang. Published April 14, 2026
Wizards tout player development, postseason aspirations after another losing season
The Washington Wizards' season has mercifully ended. Despite a league-worst 17-65 record, Washington's coaches and staff insisted that the campaign was a success on Monday and even cited plans for a postseason push next year before they parted ways for the summer. Published April 13, 2026
Nationals shuffle bullpen, send two relievers to injured list, promote pair of Triple-A arms
The Nationals announced a pair of changes to the bullpen on Monday after injuries to relievers Ken Waldichuk and Cole Henry. Published April 13, 2026
Ertz rejects retirement, doesn’t want injury to be final play
Former Commanders tight end Zach Ertz isn't ready to retire. Published April 13, 2026
Capitals win in Ovechkin’s potential final home game to keep playoff hopes alive
The Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive for another 24 hours, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 win over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in Washington's home finale. Published April 12, 2026
Ovechkin retirement speculation looms large as Capitals chase playoffs
This weekend's home-and-home set against the Pittsburgh Penguins means more to Washington Capitals fans than typical rivalry games, and not just because of the playoff implications. Published April 9, 2026
Wizards’ yearslong tank nears end as NBA teams race to the bottom
The Washington Wizards' annual race to the bottom of the standings is coming down to a photo finish as the NBA's cellar dwellers bottom out in an effort to land a highly coveted top pick in this year's top-heavy draft. Published April 8, 2026
Capitals star Ovechkin says retirement decision won’t arrive until summer
People hoping for an Alex Ovechkin retirement announcement shouldn't hold their breath. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer said in an interview posted to the Washington Capitals' X account Wednesday that he won't decide until the summer. Published April 8, 2026
Capitals hope newly promoted Ilya Protas gives team ‘jolt’ in playoff hunt
Washington elevated 19-year-old Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- to the NHL roster ahead of Wednesday's game in Toronto against the Maple Leafs. Published April 7, 2026
Mystics GM Wideman leaves franchise after one season due to ‘strategic differences’
Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman left the franchise on Monday, just as the team prepared for the ongoing free agency period and next week's WNBA draft. Published April 6, 2026
