Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Ovechkin named Sports Humanitarian Award’s finalist for pediatric cancer support
Now three months removed from setting the NHL goals record, Alex Ovechkin is under consideration for more honors. Published July 1, 2025
Caitlin Clark ranked 9th by WNBA players in All-Star voting, enraging sports commentators
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will be an All-Star, despite being ranked ninth by her fellow players in ballots released Monday. Published July 1, 2025
Spirit owner Michelle Kang named president of Olympique Lyonnais men’s team
Michele Kang's international soccer portfolio keeps growing. The owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit was named the president of the Olympique Lyonnais French men's club on Monday, the team announced. Published June 30, 2025
Nationals’ Wood builds All-Star case as Washington’s quiet star
Nationals outfielder James Wood is a star. Now 365 days removed from his highly anticipated MLB debut, the Maryland native is slugging his way through the MLB leaderboards in his first full season as a big leaguer. Published June 30, 2025
Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others
Sports teams and leagues across the country, with some notable exceptions, scaled back their Pride initiatives in June as franchises weighed the value of LGBTQ fans and their supporters against running afoul of a nationwide backlash led by President Trump. Published June 30, 2025
Nationals announce AARP as inaugural jersey sponsor, patch to debut Tuesday
AARP is sponsoring one of the youngest teams in MLB. The nonprofit, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, announced Monday that it's sponsoring the Washington Nationals with a patch on the club's jerseys. Published June 30, 2025
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca tears into U.S. amid Club World Cup ‘joke’ weather delays
The U.S.-hosted FIFA Club World Cup -- which has seen several weather delays and flagging attendance numbers -- is a "joke," Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said after Saturday's 4-1 win over Benfica. Published June 29, 2025
Capitals enter ‘tricky’ free-agency period looking to load up after draft weekend trades
Capitals president Brian MacLellan told reporters last month that he expected a quiet offseason after a hectic summer last year. Free agency begins Tuesday, but Washington already made a handful of moves over the NHL's draft weekend. Published June 29, 2025
Capitals approach weekend’s NHL draft with flexibility after playoff run
The Capitals were wheeling and dealing this time last year, successfully bringing in fresh faces through trade and free agency while maximizing their final seasons with franchise icon Alex Ovechkin. This year's NHL summer frenzy, which begins with the first round of the draft on Friday, should be quieter for Washington's front office. Published June 26, 2025
NFL suspends ex-Ravens kicker Tucker 10 weeks after sexual misconduct allegations
Unemployed kicker Justin Tucker will not appear in the first two months of the NFL season. The NFL suspended the 36-year-old former Baltimore Raven for 10 weeks for violations of the league's personal conduct policy, league officials said on Thursday. Published June 26, 2025
Ex-Steeler Pickens cancels on Pittsburgh camp; Freiermuth replaces him
Former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has dropped the ball in Pittsburgh after canceling an appearance at a youth football camp in the city. Published June 26, 2025
Eagles’ Barkley credits newfound faith for Super season: ‘Not a coincidence’
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley found his faith in God last offseason. He said Wednesday that it only makes sense that the ensuing campaign was his best, culminating with a Super Bowl triumph. Published June 26, 2025
Maryland’s Queen, Georgetown’s Sorber selected in first round of NBA draft
Maryland basketball's favorite son is headed to the NBA. Center Derik Queen was selected 13th by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night, though they traded his draft rights to the New Orleans Pelicans. Published June 25, 2025
Wizards add Texas guard Johnson with No. 6 pick in NBA draft
The Wizards selected Texas guard Tre Johnson with the sixth pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night. Published June 25, 2025
D.C. Council sets public hearings for stadium proposal as Commanders fret over timeline
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson on Wednesday announced two days of public hearings to allow residents and lawmakers to scrutinize the proposed $3.7 billion deal to build a new home for the Washington Commanders on the RFK Stadium site. Published June 25, 2025
Fan banned from MLB ballparks after taunting Diamondbacks player over deceased mother
MLB officials have indefinitely banned a fan from every ballpark after he taunted Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Published June 25, 2025
Georgetown, George Washington to meet in basketball for first time since 1981
A D.C. college basketball rivalry is coming back. Published June 25, 2025
Wizards trade Poole, Bey to Pelicans for McCollum, Olynyk
The Wizards' offseason is in full swing. The franchise traded guard Jordan Poole and forward Saddiq Bey to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard CJ McCollum and center Kelly Olynyk, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. Published June 24, 2025
Bailey? Queen? Fears? Wizards have options with two first-round picks in NBA draft
Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has his work cut out for him as Washington prepares for another draft following an unlucky lottery draw. Published June 24, 2025
Pacers’ Haliburton would play hurt ‘again and again after that’ after tearing Achilles in NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton doesn't regret playing hurt in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, even after suffering a torn Achilles. He said Monday that he'd "do it again." Published June 24, 2025
