Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers calls out ‘White privilege’ in media coverage
The WNBA season hasn't started yet, but Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is already making headlines. The top pick in this year's draft raised concerns this week about "White privilege" in media coverage. Published May 6, 2025
Trump-owned golf course to host European Tour’s Scottish Championship
The European Tour is coming to a golf course owned by President Trump. Published May 6, 2025
Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery and captain Alex Ovechkin have spent the last few days like the rest of the country's hockey fans: enjoying the first round of the NHL playoffs from their couch. Published May 5, 2025
Trump announces Washington will host 2027 NFL draft
President Trump announced Monday that the 2027 NFL draft will take place in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall, the first time the event will be held in the nation's capital city since 1941. Published May 5, 2025
NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule with Game 1 set for Tuesday
The Washington Capitals will have had plenty of rest after their first-round win over the Montreal Canadiens. The NHL announced Sunday that Washington's second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes won't begin until Tuesday night. Published May 4, 2025
Capitals set sights on rival Hurricanes for second-round series
The Washington Capitals are moving on in the NHL playoffs. But the chippiness of the first round will likely pale in comparison to the upcoming series against the rival Carolina Hurricanes. Published May 1, 2025
Mystics lose forward Aaliyah Edwards for two weeks as preseason injuries pile up
The injuries are piling up for the Washington Mystics ahead of the WNBA season. Forward Aaliyah Edwards, last year's first-round pick, will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a lower-back bruise, the franchise said Thursday. Published May 1, 2025
Nationals batting practice pitcher coherent, resting after collapsing on field
The Nationals cancelled batting practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phillies at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park after a scary sight on the field. James Frisbie, Washington's batting practice pitcher, collapsed while pitching batting practice. Published May 1, 2025
Mystics rookie Georgia Amoore injures ACL in preseason practice
The WNBA season hasn't started, but the injury bug has already bitten the Washington Mystics. Rookie guard Georgia Amoore, the No. 6 pick in this year's pro draft, suffered an ACL injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced. Published April 30, 2025
Rubio says he helped Belichick land North Carolina coaching gig
Bill Belichick established some pretty powerful connections while winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The former Florida senator said he helped the legendary coach land his new gig at North Carolina. Published April 30, 2025
Falcons, assistant coach Ulbrich slapped with fines for prank call to Sanders on draft night
The NFL has fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 after a draft-night prank call to quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the league announced Wednesday. Published April 30, 2025
Commanders rookie Josh Conerly Jr. says he was targeted by draft night prank call
The Washington Commanders' first pick in last weekend's draft, former Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., said he received one of the prank calls by imposters who targeted some NFL prospects during the first round. Published April 29, 2025
Capitals seek ‘killer instinct’ to knock out Canadiens in Game 5
The Washington Capitals have no interest in flying back to Montreal. The squad is looking to wrap up its first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens at home on Wednesday night. Published April 29, 2025
Commanders switch kickers, sign Gay, release Gonzalez
The Washington Commanders are making a switch at kicker. Published April 29, 2025
‘Time to revive that legacy:’ Franchise legends react to RFK Stadium site deal
Joe Theismann still remembers the rocking stands and the roaring crowds of RFK Stadium. The former quarterback said he, along with several Washington football legends, can't wait for the franchise's planned return to the District at a new stadium. Published April 28, 2025
Commanders, D.C. mayor announce $3.7 billion stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site
"Fight for old D.C." never had quite the same zing while being sung in suburban Landover, but the Washington Commanders and District leaders are betting $3.7 billion that a new stadium on the banks of the Anacostia will breathe new life into the song, the NFL franchise and the city itself. Published April 28, 2025
Nationals complete wild comeback against Mets with walk-off throwing error
A walk-off throwing error is a unique way to end a baseball game. But that's how the Washington Nationals completed a six-run comeback against the New York Mets on Sunday, earning an unlikely 8-7 victory. Published April 27, 2025
Commanders add LB Medrano, HB Croskey-Merritt in NFL draft’s final rounds
The Washington Commanders wrapped up the NFL draft on Sunday by adding UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano in the sixth round and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round. Published April 26, 2025
Commanders draft Virginia Tech wideout Jaylin Lane
The Washington Commanders added another weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels on Saturday, selecting wide receiver Jaylin Lane in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Published April 26, 2025
Commanders select Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in second round of NFL draft
The Washington Commanders' lackluster secondary was a common sore spot for fans last season. The group got an upgrade as general manager Adam Peters selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos on Friday with the 29th pick in the NFL draft's second round. Published April 25, 2025
