Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Daniels, other NFL award winners to don gold patches for 2025 season
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the NFL award winners will sport a special gold patch on their jerseys this season. Published September 3, 2025
$5 beer, $3.50 hot dogs: Ravens drop concession prices ahead of NFL season
It'll be a bit cheaper to feed a family of football fans at Baltimore Ravens games this fall. The NFL franchise announced Flock Friendly prices on Tuesday as they dropped the price for several items like water, hot dogs, nachos and soda at M&T Bank Stadium. Published September 2, 2025
Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ gets official sponsor: Flushable DUDE Wipes
The Philadelphia Eagles are leaning into the "Tush Push" after several teams unsuccessfully tried to ban the quarterback sneak this offseason. On Tuesday, DUDE Wipes became the "official presenting partner of the Tush Push." Published September 2, 2025
Eagles lead revitalized Commanders, mystery-box Giants, Parson-less Cowboys in high-stakes NFC East
The ever-competitive NFC East is never boring. With the NFL season kicking off on Thursday, this year promises to be no different. Published September 1, 2025
Army football player pulls man from crashed car before it catches fire
An Army football player helped save a man from a burning vehicle on Sunday morning, just days after making his college debut for the Black Knights in West Point, New York. Published September 1, 2025
‘My last free summer:’ Fudd returns to University of Connecticut after globetrotting offseason
University of Connecticut basketball star Azzi Fudd was everywhere this summer. The Washington-area native tossed a first pitch for the Nationals, toured China with Steph Curry and hosted a camp for children at her old high school with proceeds going to charity. Published August 31, 2025
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz to remain on leave amid MLB gambling probe
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are unlikely to return to the mound this season. Published August 31, 2025
Armed with new contract, McLaurin returns to Commanders practice
Terry McLaurin was the man of the hour at Wednesday's Commanders practice in Ashburn, Virginia. Sporting gold cleats, the newly paid $96 million man joined his teammates on the training field for the first time in months. Published August 27, 2025
Rick Snider, longtime Washington football writer, dies at 65
Give him two minutes. Long-time Washington sports writer Rick Snider would make you laugh, critique the many scandals of the city's football team or teach you a lesson about the region's history. Published August 27, 2025
Capitals dominate NHL national broadcast schedule amid Ovechkin retirement rumors
The NHL's national TV partners seem to be preparing for an Alex Ovechkin farewell tour. Published August 27, 2025
Ferrell cut, Kaho in: Commanders set their initial 53-man roster
Hundreds of NFL players received bad news on Tuesday as teams across the country slashed their rosters on the league's dreaded cut-down day. Published August 26, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story, baby -- she said yes. Pop culture's newsiest couple, pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, are getting married. The pair announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday. Published August 26, 2025
Ohio State refutes report that it barred Michigan fan Portnoy from joining in-stadium broadcast
Michigan football fan and Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy won't be barred from entering Ohio State's stadium for Saturday's season opener against top-ranked Texas, OSU confirmed Tuesday. Published August 26, 2025
Commanders’ cuts begin as team pushes toward 53-man roster
The Commanders' path to a 53-man roster began in earnest on Monday with six cuts. Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to make 32 more moves to trim the 91-man offseason squad for the upcoming season opener. Published August 25, 2025
McLaurin agrees to three-year extension with Commanders
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is ending his "hold-in" after agreeing to a three-year contract extension on Monday, a source familiar with the negotiations told The Washington Times. Published August 25, 2025
Commanders’ roster hopefuls wait, wonder ahead of cutdown day
The Washington Commanders' roster hopefuls made their final case for the 53-man squad during Saturday's 30-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason finale. Now, they're stuck in the waiting game -- what many players and coaches call the NFL's most depressing period. Published August 24, 2025
Howell traded to Eagles as Vikings sign Wentz in deals involving former Commanders
A pair of ex-Commanders rode the NFL's ever-spinning quarterback carousel on Sunday. The Minnesota Vikings traded signal-caller Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a pick swap, instead signing Carson Wentz as their new backup quarterback. Published August 24, 2025
Commanders send running back Robinson to 49ers for sixth-round pick
The Washington Commanders have traded running back Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed Friday. Published August 22, 2025
Players on the bubble inhabit ‘funky space’ ahead of preseason finale
The impending roster cutdown keeps Commanders coach Dan Quinn up at night. Ahead of Thursday's practice -- the final training camp session -- the second-year coach touched on the many question marks facing his team ahead of the regular season. Published August 21, 2025
Trash talking, crashes and broken bones: Startup looks to bring WWE flair to bike racing
Formula Fixed founder James Grady wants to put cyclists on the moon. He'll settle for packed arenas. Published August 21, 2025
