Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Two Nationals assistant GMs won’t return in revamped front office
Paul Toboni, the Washington Nationals' new president of baseball operations, started handing out pink slips after his first week on the job, parting ways with two assistant general managers on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Published October 8, 2025
Optimistic Capitals have ‘no doubts’ about potential ahead of NHL opener
The Capitals aren't looking for a repeat of last season, which saw the team lead the Eastern Conference in points during the regular season. They want more. They want a deep postseason run. Published October 7, 2025
Croskey-Merritt leads dominant Commanders’ rushing attack to 3-2 start
NFL teams often write off the first month of the season as a fact-finding mission, with teams working out their identities. During Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, in their first game of October, the Washington Commanders cemented their status as a run-first juggernaut. Published October 6, 2025
Jets’ pass deflects off camera, Vikings’ kick clips cable as officials whiff on interference rule
The NFL's many cameras and their associated cables tortured a pair of NFL teams on Sunday. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields saw a pass fall incomplete after hitting the cable-mounted "SkyCam," while Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed a kick that appeared to hit a cable. Published October 6, 2025
NWSL’s Spirit break franchise attendance record with one match remaining
The NWSL's Washington Spirit are quickly becoming one of the hottest tickets in the District. Published October 6, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels, Wagner ready to feel California love during game against Chargers
Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Bobby Wagner are heading home this weekend to take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday. Published October 2, 2025
Spirit give out free tickets to federal employees amid shutdown
The NWSL's Washington Spirit are giving back to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, handing out hundreds of free tickets to civil servants on Wednesday. Published October 1, 2025
Nationals’ new president looks to build ‘monster’ in District
Paul Toboni watched the Nationals from afar as he rose through the ranks of the Boston Red Sox front office. On Wednesday, he took over as Washington's president of baseball operations and promised to build a "monster." Published October 1, 2025
Daniels cleared to practice as Commanders prepare to play Chargers
The Washington Commanders are finally receiving positive injury news after a tough opening month. Published October 1, 2025
Nationals move toward future after dismal season
It couldn't have gone much worse for the Nationals in 2025. They sacked the World Series-winning general manager and manager duo of Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez en route to a sixth consecutive losing season that mercifully ended on Sunday. Published September 30, 2025
Commanders add veteran WR Robbie Chosen to practice squad amid injuries
The Commanders are trying to keep their wide receiver room afloat as injuries pile up. The team signed veteran pass-catcher Robbie Chosen, formerly known as Robbie Anderson and Chosen Anderson, to the practice squad on Tuesday. Published September 30, 2025
Sanders, Colorado apologize after football fans curse Mormons during BYU game
BYU football players faced an anti-Mormon chant during Saturday's game against Colorado in Boulder, and on Monday the Buffaloes' athletic department apologized for the religious harassment. Published September 30, 2025
No Daniels, no-show defense prove disastrous for Commanders in loss to Falcons
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson torched the Commanders' defense for 106 yards receiving and 75 yards rushing in Atlanta's 34-27 win on Sunday afternoon. Published September 28, 2025
Commanders’ Coleman inactive for second consecutive week; Paul starts against Falcons
Commanders lineman Brandon Coleman was inactive for a second consecutive game Sunday as his injury-riddled offense took on the Falcons in Atlanta. Published September 28, 2025
Commanders’ defense looks to carry team as Daniels’ status remains in doubt against Falcons
The Commanders' resurgent defenders are hungry to prove themselves in Atlanta against a floundering Falcons attack on Sunday. Published September 25, 2025
Commanders ready to rely on backups against Falcons with Daniels and McLaurin’s statuses in doubt
Nobody knows who will lead the Commanders' offense on Sunday when they face the Falcons in Atlanta. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, while receiver Terry McLaurin remained sidelined. Published September 24, 2025
Nationals finalizing deal with Red Sox’s Toboni as new general manager
The Washington Nationals have found their next general manager. The team is finalizing a deal to hire Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Paul Toboni, according to multiple reports. Published September 24, 2025
Smith, Mitchell, Fletcher among ex-Washington players nominated for Hall of Fame
A handful of former Washington Redskins were nominated for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, the selection committee announced. Published September 24, 2025
Mets announcer questions Cubs player’s absence for Kirk funeral
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw missed Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds to attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Arizona. During Monday night's game between the Cubs and New York Mets, announcer Gary Cohen called the absence "weird." Published September 24, 2025
McLaurin’s quad injury might keep him out of Commanders’ game in Atlanta
Another Washington Commander joined the injury list on Tuesday: wide receiver Terry McLaurin, nursing a quad injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Published September 23, 2025
