Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Cowboys owner Jones reveals cancer diagnosis, credits experimental drug
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday that he survived a decadelong battle with Stage 4 melanoma, a type of skin cancer, that began in 2010. Published August 13, 2025
Cowboys richest in NFL with $12.8 billion valuation; Commanders in top 10
The Dallas Cowboys are still the most valuable team in the NFL, worth $12.8 billion, according to a ranking released by Sportico on Wednesday. Published August 13, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin-less offense sputters as tensions rise during camp scrimmage
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin's continued absence over a contract dispute has created some "silver linings" for coach Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders -- he's had a better chance to evaluate the rest of the receiving group, for better or worse. Published August 12, 2025
UFC CEO: White House fight night on July 4 ‘absolutely going to happen’
President Trump and the UFC are going to celebrate America's 250th birthday with cage matches on the White House's South Lawn, UFC CEO Dana White reaffirmed Tuesday. Published August 12, 2025
Swift to unveil 12th album artwork on Kelce brothers’ NFL podcast
The NFL season is less than a month away, and the league's most famous couple is starting a publicity push. Pop superstar Taylor Swift plans to unveil the artwork for her 12th album, "Life of a Showgirl," on boyfriend Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast on Wednesday. Published August 12, 2025
Paramount grabs UFC broadcast rights for seven years, $7.7 billion
UFC announced a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount on Monday morning, allowing all of its 43 annual events to stream live on the Paramount+ service without additional fees. Published August 11, 2025
House Judiciary panel calls on sports commissioners to testify about broadcast blackouts
"Blackouts," local television broadcasts that are not available via streaming options, have riled cable-cutting sports fans for years. On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee called on league commissioners to justify the practice. Published August 11, 2025
Commanders cut 2024 draft pick Hampton amid flurry of moves
The Commanders' 2024 draft class has its first disappointment. The team released linebacker Dominique Hampton, a fifth-round pick in last year's draft, on Monday morning. Published August 11, 2025
Commanders look to ‘flush’ disappointing preseason debut
Commanders coach Dan Quinn arrived frustrated for Sunday's training camp practice, the team's first since a 48-18 blowout loss to the New England Patriots in their preseason debut on Friday. Published August 10, 2025
Hall of Fame Yankees closer Rivera tears Achilles during Old-Timers’ game
Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera returned to retirement after tearing his Achilles tendon while fielding a fly ball during the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' game on Saturday afternoon. Published August 10, 2025
Two Japanese boxers die after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts on same card
Two Japanese boxers died over the weekend after suffering brain injuries during separate bouts on the same card in Tokyo on Aug. 2. Published August 10, 2025
Commanders’ Niang tears ACL, forcing more offensive line changes as season approaches
Commanders tackle Lucas Niang, who the team signed just two weeks ago, will miss the upcoming season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday. Published August 10, 2025
Nationals drop series to A’s amid dreadful summer stretch
The Washington Nationals are limping to the finish line of another disappointing season after stripping the roster amid last week's trade deadline. Thursday's sparsely attended, 6-0 loss to the visiting Athletics was the latest struggle for a Washington club that's revamping on the fly. Published August 7, 2025
Mystics trade 2024 first-rounder Edwards to Sun for Sheldon
The Aaliyah Edwards era is over for the Washington Mystics. They agreed to trade the 2024 first-round pick to the Connecticut Sun on Thursday in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon. Published August 7, 2025
Second fan arrested, accused of throwing sex toy at WNBA game
A second fan was arrested on Wednesday and accused of throwing a sex toy at a WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury the night before at PHX Arena. Published August 7, 2025
Grandfather Archie Manning says Texas QB Arch Manning will stay in college after 2025 season
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is widely expected to be one of the top passers in college football this season. Published August 7, 2025
More NFL starters to skip preseason games as surging joint practices supplant exhibitions
The Washington Commanders open preseason action on Friday against the New England Patriots. But star quarterback Jayden Daniels likely won't play in the exhibition game. He'll get his work in during a joint practice between the two teams on Wednesday. Published August 5, 2025
Mystics trade All-Star Sykes to Storm for package featuring 2026 first-round pick
The Washington Mystics' leading scorer is headed to Seattle. Published August 5, 2025
Nationals prospect Cavalli to make first major league start in three years
It was a long road back to the majors for Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli, but the 26-year-old is expected to make his first major league start in three years on Wednesday against the Athletics. Published August 5, 2025
Capitals’ Ovechkin to partner with Russian streaming service for biopic
The Alex Ovechkin story is coming to a Russian streaming service. Published August 5, 2025
