Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Capitals’ Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads
At least two current Capitals will represent their nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Published June 16, 2025
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl doubles down on pro-Israel stance
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl isn't backing down from his pro-Israel stances, even if it could one day cost him his job. Published June 16, 2025
Losing streak for Nationals extends to eight games after Marlins sweep
The Nationals' losing skid reached eight games on Sunday as the bottom-dwelling Miami Marlins defeated Washington 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep. Published June 15, 2025
‘Art of losing’ builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV
Losing can be just as valuable as winning for athletes and sports fans, Pope Leo XIV wrote on social media on Sunday morning. You can trust him on what it's like to lose -- he's a Chicago White Sox fan. Published June 15, 2025
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino criticizes star Christian Pulisic over Gold Cup absence
U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino said he decides when stars like Christian Pulisic enter the national team's lineup, not players. Published June 15, 2025
WNBA ratings plummet while Clark recovers from injury
The WNBA has been without second-year superstar Caitlin Clark for more than two weeks as the Indiana Fever guard recovers from a quad injury. Her absence is having a drastic impact on the league's ratings. Published June 12, 2025
McCaffrey impresses as Commanders wrap up McLaurin-less minicamp
The NFL work ethic came easily for Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, whose father, Ed, and brother, Christian, played in the league. Published June 12, 2025
Cricket is coming: Niche sport carves out growing U.S. footprint
A Major League Cricket box score might as well be hieroglyphics to most Americans. Overs, runs, sixes and fours aren't exactly intuitive stats and deciphering scores can be a tall order for new fans. Published June 12, 2025
Caddie-turned-dentist Vogt misfires opening tee shot at U.S. Open Print
Matt Vogt had one chance to make a first impression. The caddie-turned-dentist took the opening tee shot of Thursday's U.S. Open at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania and blasted it into the rough. Published June 12, 2025
Bruce the Bat Dog to make major league debut with Nationals on Saturday
MLB rules don't specify that a dog can't play baseball. The Nationals won't be testing that, even as they called up Bruce the Bat Dog on Tuesday afternoon. Published June 10, 2025
Tunsil, Lattimore return for Commanders mandatory minicamp
Star wide receiver Terry McLaurin didn't take the field for the Commanders on Tuesday, but offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and cornerback Marshon Lattimore practiced with teammates for the first time this offseason. Published June 10, 2025
Stadium proposal not cut from District budget negotiations, despite initial reports
A proposal to build a new NFL arena at the site of the old RFK Stadium isn't going anywhere, despite initial reporting on Tuesday indicating the contrary. Published June 10, 2025
NHL commissioner rejects ‘ridiculous’ idea that state income tax hurts teams
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't want to hear excuses from the league's clubs. Published June 10, 2025
Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is hanging up his skates. The long-time Capitals winger announced his retirement on Monday evening in front of legions of adoring fans at Washington Harbor, steps away from the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated a Stanley Cup title exactly seven years earlier. Published June 9, 2025
Packers release Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander
The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday. Published June 9, 2025
Nationals’ offense falters as Washington drops series finale to Rangers after rain delay
Both teams dealt with an extended rain delay that pushed the first pitch back by 100 minutes. The overcast skies stuck around as the Washington, D.C. region remained under a tornado watch for most of Sunday afternoon. Published June 8, 2025
French Open champion Coco Gauff ‘proud to be American’ after celebrating victory with Spike Lee
Tennis star Coco Gauff is proud to be an American. The two-time major champion proclaimed her patriotism on Saturday while celebrating her French Open win over Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka. Published June 8, 2025
NFL invests $1 million in youth camps; 3 slated for D.C. region
A handful of football camps led by NFL players are coming to the Washington region this summer. Published June 5, 2025
Capitals to make Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is returning to the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated the Stanley Cup championship in 2018. This time, the longtime Capital will make an announcement. Published June 4, 2025
Mystics’ Kiki Iriafen earns WNBA Rookie of the Month honors
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen is adding to her trophy shelf. The USC product was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, less than two months after the Mystics selected her with the fourth pick in the draft. Published June 4, 2025