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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

FILE - Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Ex-Wizard Wall to join Prime Video NBA broadcasts

John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the five-time former All-Star for the Wizards confirmed his next job as an in-studio analyst for Prime Video's inaugural season of NBA broadcasts. Published August 20, 2025

Summers Farm in Maryland has carved Alex Ovechkin into this year's corn maze. The farm's owners plan to donate a portion of the proceeds from the maze to Ovechkin's "Gr8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer" initative in honor of his record-breaking 895th goal. (Photo courtesy of Summers Farm.)

Ovech-corn? 6-acre Capitals-themed maze comes to Maryland farm this fall

The Capitals' "Great Eight" will be carved into a six-acre corn maze at a Maryland farm this fall, the team announced Wednesday. Alex Ovechkin will be prominently featured in the display at Summers Farm in Middletown to honor his record-breaking 895 career goals. Published August 20, 2025

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) walking onto the field before the start of Thursday morning’s training camp session at the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, VA, July 31, 2025 (Photo for the Washington Times)

Robinson trade rumors heat up as Commanders’ backs vie for starting gig

Brian Robinson Jr. has likely played his last game as a Washington Commander. Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters held the running back out of Monday's preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals as they consider trading or cutting the fourth-year pro. Published August 19, 2025

Former Kentucky player John Wall is introduced to the crowd during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Miami and Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 28, 2023. Kentucky won 95-73. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

Ex-Wizards All-Star Wall announces retirement from NBA

Former Wizards All-Star John Wall made his retirement official on Tuesday. The former No. 1 pick hasn't appeared in an NBA game since January 2023, but had lobbied for another shot in the league. Published August 19, 2025

Jon Jones reacts after his victory over Ciryl Gane in a UFC 285 mixed martial arts heavyweight title bout Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Jon Jones unlikely to fight on White House UFC card

President Trump shouldn't expect to see former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones at next year's planned White House fights. Dana White, the UFC CEO who is planning the event, gave "billion-to-1" odds that Jones would be included on the July 4 card. Published August 17, 2025

Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews is greeted in the dugout by teammates after hitting a solo home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the second inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Nationals boot Lowe to make room for Crews’ return

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam on Wednesday in probably his final game with the Washington Nationals. They designated him for assignment on Thursday and reinstated rookie outfielder Dylan Crews from the injured list. Published August 14, 2025

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Of the 16 teams entering the NHL playoffs this weekend, seven feature coaches who are in their first full year or hired as midseason replacements. In Washington, Carbery maintained a sense of calm and positivity to settle a Capitals team that endured numerous peaks and valleys -- and outscored by a 36-goal margin -- to secure the East’s eighth and final playoff spot. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration

Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases. Published August 13, 2025