Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
NFL owners to vote on Olympic flag football participation
The NFL has vocally supported the addition of flag football to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. However, the league's owners want some conditions for player participation, league officials announced Thursday. Published May 15, 2025
Commanders’ 2025 schedule includes Christmas with the Cowboys, 5 prime-time games
The Washington Commanders are appointment viewing, if the NFL's schedule-makers are any indication. Published May 14, 2025
Facing elimination, Capitals look to rally against Hurricanes at home
Down 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals will be fighting for their playoff lives in Thursday's Game 5 at Capital One Arena. Published May 14, 2025
Bowser cautions as council members look to renegotiate ‘delicate’ RFK Stadium site deal
The $1 billion in public funds attached to a new stadium at the RFK Stadium site worries detractors like D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, as does the $1 per year rent payment that the Washington Commanders would pay. Published May 13, 2025
NHL suspends Panthers’ minority owner for calling Canada ‘51st state’
The NHL has indefinitely suspended Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu after he referred to Canada as the "51st state" on social media. Published May 13, 2025
Commanders to face Dolphins in Madrid as part of NFL’s international slate
The Commanders are heading to Madrid. Washington's Nov. 16 game against the Miami Dolphins will take place at the Bernabeu Stadium, home of the Real Madrid soccer team, the NFL confirmed on Tuesday. Published May 13, 2025
Unlucky Wizards will pick sixth in NBA draft, Mavericks in line to add Flagg
The basketball gods did not smile upon the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite sharing the best odds to land the top pick, the Wizards landed the sixth pick in the NBA's draft lottery. Published May 12, 2025
Michael Jordan to join NBC broadcasts for NBA’s return to network next season
He's back. Michael Jordan will once again grace NBA broadcasts next season as the league returns to NBC. The Hall of Famer will serve as a "special contributor," NBC announced Monday. Published May 12, 2025
Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter earns rave reviews from unsuspecting seatmate on flight
Sandy Hawkins Combs said she didn't know who Travis Hunter was when she boarded a flight in Denver last week. Published May 12, 2025
Divine intervention? College basketball bets pour in for Villanova, new pope’s alma mater
Many college basketball fans are feeling a divine spirit after Catholic cardinals elected the first American pope last week. As a result, bets on Pope Leo XIV's alma mater -- Villanova -- have increased twentyfold in the past week. Published May 12, 2025
Capitals ‘turn the page’ for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes
Capitals defenseman John Carlson said he knows how ugly Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes was. But Washington's alternate captain downplayed concerns that Game 3's disappointment could follow his squad into Monday's Game 4. Published May 11, 2025
Gabe Taylor remembers brother Sean at Commanders’ rookie minicamp
Washington Commanders' rookie minicamp wrapped up on Sunday with a familiar last name at safety: Taylor. Published May 11, 2025
Feeling lucky? Wizards hope for fortunate draw at Monday’s NBA draft lottery
The fate of the Washington Wizards and a handful of other NBA teams will be decided by ping pong balls on Monday night. The league's lottery will determine the order of picks for next month's draft. Published May 11, 2025
Nationals release reliever Lucas Sims as bullpen woes continue
The Nationals gave reliever Lucas Sims a pink slip for his birthday. The franchise released the right-hander, who turned 31 on Saturday, after another tough outing against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Published May 11, 2025
McLaurin hosts job fair for homeless youth as Commanders continue cultural turnaround
Terry McLaurin saw the Commanders at their lowest. The wide receiver was the face of the franchise while former owner Dan Snyder was involved in countless controversies over a crumbling stadium, an unpopular name change and claims of a toxic workplace. Published May 8, 2025
Capitals rely on ‘short memory’ as they look to even series against Hurricanes
No Game 2 is truly a "must-win" in a best-of-seven series. Thursday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes sure feels like one to the Washington Capitals, though. Published May 7, 2025
Fan files $100 million lawsuit alleging emotional distress after Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide
An NFL fan has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the league for allowing former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to fall in last month's draft. Published May 7, 2025
Cowboys add receiver George Pickens in trade with Steelers
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones followed through on his offseason promise of "substantive trades," with his team sending a 2026 third-round draft choice and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for wide receiver George Pickens. Published May 7, 2025
Not a done deal: New Commanders stadium faces D.C. Council opposition as summer deadline nears
The clock is ticking for Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington Commanders. Based on a term sheet released last week, they have just over two months to convince the D.C. Council to vote in favor of a new facility at the old RFK Stadium site. Published May 6, 2025
NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher
Many NHL fans are not happy about the league's player-safety protocols following a scary scene during Monday's second-round playoff game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. Published May 6, 2025
