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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

Washington Capitals forward Ilya Protas (62) in action during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, October. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals promote rookie forward Protas for playoff push

The Capitals are adding firepower for their playoff push. Washington recalled rookie Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- from the AHL's Hershey Bears on Monday. Published April 6, 2026

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz looks out from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Orioles’ Albernaz notches first ejection as manager

It's been a season of firsts for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz. The first-year manager earned his first-ever MLB ejection after arguing with home plate umpire James Jean during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Published April 5, 2026

Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George reacts after he was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards’ George ruled out for season with elbow injury

Kyshawn George's second season with the Washington Wizards is over. The franchise announced Thursday that he will miss the remainder of the season as he recovers from a torn UCL in his elbow that he suffered last month. Published April 2, 2026

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) **FILE**

Rams’ Nacua undergoing rehab treatment

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is receiving treatment at a rehab facility for undisclosed issues, his attorney confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday. Published April 2, 2026

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Shanahan: 49ers in ‘no rush’ to deal Aiyuk

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said at Monday's NFL owner meetings in Arizona that his franchise was in no rush to part ways with disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Published March 30, 2026

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (24) throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of an opening-day baseball game Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Nationals’ opening weekend excitement cooled by broadcast woes

The Nationals' move from MASN to an MLB-produced network for game broadcasts was supposed to usher in a new era for the franchise. Instead, a bungled rollout frustrated fans and dampened their excitement over the opening weekend. Published March 29, 2026