Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders to rock throwback uniforms as they look to snap three-game skid against Seahawks
The 3-5 Washington Commanders desperately need a home win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to keep a once-promising season from spiraling out of control. They'll be rocking a new look as the struggling squad looks for a spark. Published October 30, 2025
Wall joins Monumental Sports Network’s Wizards broadcasts as studio analyst
John Wall is coming back to the District of Columbia. The former All-Star guard is joining Monumental Sports Network's Wizards broadcasts after spending 10 years with the NBA team, the network announced Thursday. Published October 30, 2025
Nationals tap 33-year-old Butera as new manager, MLB’s youngest in 53 years
The Washington Nationals have found a new manager to lead their youth movement -- 33-year-old Blake Butera, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Published October 30, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin ruled out for Seahawks game as Daniels returns to practice
The Commanders are taking one step forward and one step back. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was a full participant after missing last week's game with a right hamstring strain, but receiver Terry McLaurin will miss Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks after reinjuring his quad, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Published October 29, 2025
Trump’s granddaughter, Kai, to make LPGA Tour debut next month
The LPGA Tour is adding some presidential flair. Kai Trump, the president's 18-year-old granddaughter, will make her professional debut on the tour in The Annika event at Pelican Golf Club in Florida next month. Published October 28, 2025
Injured Commanders accentuate the positive on a three-game skid
The Commanders can't catch a break as injuries continue to pile up for the 3-5 squad. Published October 28, 2025
Fan falls off concourse at Pittsburgh NHL game, suffers serious injuries
A fan suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from the concourse at PPG Paints Arena on Monday during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. Published October 28, 2025
Malinin eyes Olympic glory as figure skating’s back-flipping golden boy
Northern Virginia figure skater Ilia Malinin is a two-time world champion, but he isn't a household name yet. He will be. Published October 27, 2025
UFC’s Makhachev, Topuria lobby for headlining fight at White House event
UFC President Dana White has less than eight months to set a card for the planned MMA event at the White House next June. Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are now lobbying to headline the card. Published October 27, 2025
Ravens end losing streak with Tyler Huntley-led win over the Bears
The Ravens ended their four-game losing streak with quarterback Lamar Jackson on the sidelines Sunday, notching a 30-16 home victory over the Chicago Bears. Published October 26, 2025
Capitals fire assistant coach Love following NHL investigation into conduct
The Washington Capitals fired assistant coach Mitch Love on Sunday following an NHL investigation into his conduct during recent interviews with other teams, the franchise announced. Published October 26, 2025
Lamar Jackson’s absence leads to NFL investigation into Ravens injury report
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was inactive for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, despite being listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. The NFL is now investigating whether the Ravens violated the league's injury reporting policies, according to multiple reports. Published October 26, 2025
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
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
Daniels to miss Commanders’ Monday night game with Chiefs due to hamstring strain
The Washington Commanders will be without quarterback Jayden Daniels for Monday night's game against the Chiefs in Kansas City. Published October 22, 2025
Nationals’ Wood named Silver Slugger finalist after first full MLB season
Nationals outfielder James Wood brought the lumber to the District last season. Now he's looking for some hardware. Published October 22, 2025
Giants’ Wilson fires back at ‘classless’ jab from former coach, Broncos’ Payton
New York Giants backup signal-caller Russell Wilson wasn't impressed by a vague jab from his former coach with the Denver Broncos, Sean Payton. Published October 22, 2025
McLaurin, Samuel to have ‘full weeks of practice’ ahead of Chiefs game
The Washington Commanders' battered receiver corps is trending upwards. Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that pass-catchers Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin would practice this week ahead of Monday's game in Kansas City against the Chiefs. Published October 21, 2025
With teardown complete, Wizards look to build foundation this season
The NBA world expects the Wizards, who open their season in Milwaukee against the Bucks on Wednesday night, to weather another woeful season. The team's coaches and executives don't mind that. Published October 21, 2025
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
