Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
‘Everybody pours in’ as Commanders ramp up intensity at offseason workouts
Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. owed his coach an apology on Wednesday. His players brought a little too much intensity to the week's padless, voluntary workouts. Published June 4, 2025
Red Sox prospect hides in laundry cart to dodge autograph-hungry fans
Boston Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony isn't averse to some trickery. The rising star hid from autograph-hungry fans in a laundry cart after a Triple-A game in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Published June 3, 2025
Maryland UPS driver disqualified from U.S. Open qualifier on technicality
Nick Barrett was living a golfer's dream. Published June 3, 2025
No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics last Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years. Published June 3, 2025
Wood, Abrams lead offensive outburst carrying suddenly hot Nationals
The Nationals, after chalking up four wins against a couple of losses on their road trip out West, suddenly look like one of the more dangerous teams in baseball. Published June 2, 2025
Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal for $1,500
Want a piece of history from Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal? Published June 2, 2025
Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez to leave for French side OL Lyonnes in July
The Washington Spirit will brave a midseason coaching change for the second consecutive year. Published June 2, 2025
Fledgling UFL looks to set itself apart with unprecedented access to players, game
UFL sideline reporter Brock Huard warned that covering the spring football league is unlike anything else. The access, proximity to players and unique broadcast set it apart from the NFL or college ranks. Published June 1, 2025
Ovechkin’s wife says family will remain in Russia after next season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin regularly returns to his native Russia during NHL offseasons. His family's flight east next summer might not feature a return ticket, though. Published June 1, 2025
Ole Miss’ Kiffin sets social media ablaze with post referencing Gulf of America, Trump
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has never been averse to headlines. That continued Wednesday as he took to social media to shout out President Trump and the Gulf of America. Published May 29, 2025
McLaurin, Lattimore, Tunsil skip Commanders’ first organized team activities
The Commanders were missing a few faces as they opened voluntary organized team activities, the third phase of the offseason program, on Wednesday. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and left tackle Laremy Tunsil were all absent. Published May 28, 2025
Daniels has bulked up, plans to shoulder more as he tackles first offseason practices
Jayden Daniels couldn't wait to put a helmet on again. The Commanders' star quarterback's wishes were granted on Wednesday when he took the field in Ashburn, Virginia, for voluntary organized team activities, the next phase of the team's offseason program. Published May 28, 2025
ESPN’s Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment
The WNBA said it could not verify claims of racist harassment targeting star player Angel Reese during a season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. One ESPN commentator, Chiney Ogwumike, felt obligated to retract her concerns. Published May 28, 2025
Raiders rookie Jeanty coughs up enough for a ‘nice Mercedes’ to land No. 2 jersey
Landing your favorite jersey number doesn't always come cheap for NFL rookies. Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty learned that firsthand. Published May 28, 2025
Flag football star rejects NFL players’ Olympic bids
At least one long-time flag football player doesn't want NFL stars representing the United States at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Team USA quarterback Darrell Doucette III said NFL players should stick to tackle football. Published May 27, 2025
Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore
WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark won't be on the court Wednesday as her Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics in Baltimore. The Mystics won't miss her. Published May 27, 2025
Maryland falls short again as Cornell wins first NCAA lacrosse title since 1977
The Maryland lacrosse team felt championship heartbreak again on Monday, falling in the title game for the second straight year as Cornell won 13-10, securing its first national championship since 1977. Published May 26, 2025
Brittney Griner joins chorus of critics calling on WNBA referees to be ‘better’
Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner was not happy with the WNBA's officials this weekend. Published May 26, 2025
Maryland looks to ‘control the chaos’ in Final Four tilt against Syracuse
The Maryland men's lacrosse team didn't get to enjoy the lead-up to Thursday's graduation festivities on campus, which featured a speech from Kermit the Frog. Published May 22, 2025
Nationals call up top outfield prospect Hassell, send Crews to 10-day IL
The Washington Nationals sent outfielder Dylan Crews to the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after the rookie suffered an oblique strain during Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Braves. Published May 21, 2025
