Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Hampered Commanders look to rebound against Raiders with eyes on Bowers, Crosby
The Washington Commanders will either start the hobbled Jayden Daniels -- who suffered a knee sprain last week -- or veteran Marcus Mariota at quarterback on Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders. Published September 18, 2025
D.C. Council approves Commanders’ new stadium, sends legislation to mayor
The Commanders' long, winding path back to home games in the District cleared another hurdle on Wednesday. Published September 17, 2025
Daniels misses practice with knee sprain, putting status in doubt for Week 3
The Commanders are preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders without second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed Wednesday's practice with a knee sprain. Published September 17, 2025
Wizards, Capitals owner Leonsis wants to buy Nationals, D.C. United
Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said at a conference on Wednesday that he would be interested in purchasing MLS' D.C. United and MLB's Washington Nationals. The current owners would have to be willing to sell, though. Published September 17, 2025
Commanders reunite with pass rusher Preston Smith, send cornerback Jonathan Jones to injured reserve
A familiar face is coming back to Washington. The Commanders signed free-agent pass-rusher Preston Smith on Wednesday. The 2015 second-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career in the District of Columbia. Published September 17, 2025
D.C. United parts ways with general manager amid disappointing campaign
D.C. United need a new general manager. The club announced Tuesday that Ally Mackay, who had served as chief soccer officer and general manager since 2023, was no longer with the franchise. Published September 16, 2025
Ovechkin’s cereal, Ovi’s Great Crunch, hits Giant store shelves this week ahead of NHL season
Alex Ovechkin's gap-toothed grin is coming to grocery stores throughout the D.C. region. Published September 16, 2025
Daniels ‘truly day-to-day’ with sprained knee as Commanders prepare for Raiders
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a sprained knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday. Published September 15, 2025
Trump lambastes NFL for ‘sissy football,’ new kickoff rule
President Trump is not a fan of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff, a revamped setup that the league introduced last season and made permanent this year. Published September 15, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels suffered knee sprain in loss to Packers: Report
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a sprained knee in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports on Monday. Published September 15, 2025
Capitals unveil red ‘Screaming Eagle’ jersey as new alternate look
The Screaming Eagle is back. The Capitals' fan-favorite throwback logo will return on the team's alternate jerseys this season, this time on a bright red background instead of the traditional black look. Published September 15, 2025
Capitals’ assistant coach placed on team-imposed leave amid NHL investigation
The Capitals have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on a team-imposed leave amid an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. The franchise did not describe the reason for the league's investigation. Published September 14, 2025
Capitals’ rookies, prospects take on obstacle course, intense practices at Annapolis camp
The future of the Washington Capitals took to the ice this weekend, as rookies and prospects prepared to push for a roster spot at the team's preseason development camp in Annapolis, Maryland. Published September 14, 2025
Shedeur Sanders turned down chance to join Baltimore Ravens as earlier draft pick: report
The draft day slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders could have ended earlier this spring, according to a new report published on Sunday. Published September 14, 2025
Commanders running back Croskey-Merritt named NFL Rookie of the Week
Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on Thursday was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week after rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in his pro debut. Published September 11, 2025
NFL’s Panthers fire PR associate over Charlie Kirk Instagram post
A public relations associate with the Carolina Panthers was fired over an Instagram post that mocked the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Published September 11, 2025
Sports world remembers Kirk: ‘A name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe’
The death of Turning Point USA founder and prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk led to an outpouring of support throughout the sports world on Wednesday and Thursday. Published September 11, 2025
Commanders swear by ‘Mamba Mentality’ of late Kobe Bryant
A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba." Published September 10, 2025
LeBron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday. Published September 10, 2025
Commanders ride momentum of Week 1 win into Thursday litmus test against Packers
The Commanders barely had time to shake off the preseason rust before rushing headfirst into their first short week of the young NFL season. Coach Dan Quinn's squad will have no days off between last Sunday's season-opening win and Thursday's matchup with the Packers in Green Bay. Published September 9, 2025
