Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Trump lambastes NFL for ‘sissy football,’ new kickoff rule
President Trump is not a fan of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff, a revamped setup that the league introduced last season and made permanent this year. Published September 15, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels suffered knee sprain in loss to Packers: Report
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a sprained knee in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports on Monday. Published September 15, 2025
Capitals unveil red ‘Screaming Eagle’ jersey as new alternate look
The Screaming Eagle is back. The Capitals' fan-favorite throwback logo will return on the team's alternate jerseys this season, this time on a bright red background instead of the traditional black look. Published September 15, 2025
Capitals’ assistant coach placed on team-imposed leave amid NHL investigation
The Capitals have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on a team-imposed leave amid an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. The franchise did not describe the reason for the league's investigation. Published September 14, 2025
Capitals’ rookies, prospects take on obstacle course, intense practices at Annapolis camp
The future of the Washington Capitals took to the ice this weekend, as rookies and prospects prepared to push for a roster spot at the team's preseason development camp in Annapolis, Maryland. Published September 14, 2025
Shedeur Sanders turned down chance to join Baltimore Ravens as earlier draft pick: report
The draft day slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders could have ended earlier this spring, according to a new report published on Sunday. Published September 14, 2025
Commanders running back Croskey-Merritt named NFL Rookie of the Week
Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on Thursday was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week after rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in his pro debut. Published September 11, 2025
NFL’s Panthers fire PR associate over Charlie Kirk Instagram post
A public relations associate with the Carolina Panthers was fired over an Instagram post that mocked the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Published September 11, 2025
Sports world remembers Kirk: ‘A name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe’
The death of Turning Point USA founder and prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk led to an outpouring of support throughout the sports world on Wednesday and Thursday. Published September 11, 2025
Commanders swear by ‘Mamba Mentality’ of late Kobe Bryant
A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba." Published September 10, 2025
LeBron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday. Published September 10, 2025
Commanders ride momentum of Week 1 win into Thursday litmus test against Packers
The Commanders barely had time to shake off the preseason rust before rushing headfirst into their first short week of the young NFL season. Coach Dan Quinn's squad will have no days off between last Sunday's season-opening win and Thursday's matchup with the Packers in Green Bay. Published September 9, 2025
Optimism reigns after Commanders’ promising season opener
Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York Giants. Published September 8, 2025
Jackson shoves rowdy Bills fan who swiped at Ravens players
A Buffalo Bills fan who struck Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Sunday's game has been indefinitely banned from Buffalo's Highmark Stadium and other NFL venues, league officials confirmed on Monday. Published September 8, 2025
Commanders’ defense shines in season-opening win over Giants
The Commanders' defense kept the Giants out of the endzone while quarterback Jayden Daniels delighted the home crowd with 233 passing yards and a touchdown in the 21-6 season-opening victory on Sunday. Published September 7, 2025
Moss joins Commanders’ Ring of Honor during season opener against Giants
Another legend joined the Commanders' Ring of Honor on Sunday. Former wide receiver Santana Moss joined the group of franchise icons at a ceremony at halftime of the season opener against the New York Giants. Published September 7, 2025
Not a cakewalk: Commanders won’t underestimate Giants ahead of season opener
The New York Giants aren't a cakewalk for the Commanders for Sunday's season opener. Despite the Giants' 3-14 finish last season, the upstart Commanders struggled against their division rival -- and the stout defensive front -- during last year's run to the postseason. Published September 4, 2025
Commanders look to build on unexpected 2024 run
The Commanders took the NFL by surprise last year with an unexpected run to the NFC championship game. They won't fly under the radar this season, which begins with Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants. Published September 4, 2025
‘Commercial-free’ no more: NFL RedZone to air advertisements this season
The popular NFL RedZone channel will no longer offer "seven hours of commercial-free football." Published September 3, 2025
NFL returns with most ambitious broadcast slate yet, games on 10 different platforms
Professional football has been the nation's dominant television force for years, a fact that has only been exacerbated as viewing behaviors shift to asynchronous streaming options. To keep up, everybody wants a piece of the NFL pie. Published September 3, 2025
