Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Nationals’ Abrams, Wood dish out Thanksgiving meals at ballpark
There has been plenty of turnover within the Washington Nationals organization this offseason. But Monday's "Turkeypalooza," where the club's players and staff hand out Thanksgiving meals outside the ballpark, was a welcome return to routine. Published November 24, 2025
Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to try out for Saints after serving 10-game suspension
Justin Tucker, the longtime Ravens kicker whose career in Baltimore was derailed by accusations of sexual misconduct, will work out for the New Orleans Saints this week. Published November 24, 2025
Ravens overcome slow start, extend winning streak to five with victory over Jets
The Ravens overcame a sluggish start on Sunday, ultimately defeating the New York Jets 23-10 to extend their winning streak to five games. Published November 23, 2025
Commanders’ skid continues with overtime loss to Dolphins in Madrid
The Commanders' losing streak reached six games in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, as Washington lost to the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in a game that required overtime in Madrid. Published November 16, 2025
NFL storms Madrid, latest target in league’s burgeoning campaign for global dominance
MADRID -- The NFL reached critical mass years ago as the most popular sport in America. Now, the ever-growing league has its sights set on global dominance through international expansion, as noted by Sunday's game in Madrid between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. Published November 16, 2025
Europe’s tourism backlash cools since summer as lawmakers scramble to implement limits
European protests of tourists this year have included water gun assaults on cafe diners in Spain, demonstrations against Jeff Bezos in Italy and museum staffing revolts in France, but pressures have eased in many hot spots since the end of the peak summer travel season. This weekend, thousands of American NFL fans in Madrid, who were visiting for the Washington Commanders-Miami Dolphins game, were welcomed with open arms. Published November 16, 2025
Commanders enter NFL’s first Spain game as underdogs against Dolphins
There's nothing normal about the NFL's international games. That could be the kind of spark the Washington Commanders need to stop their five-game losing streak against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Published November 13, 2025
Commanders choose HKS — designer of Cowboys’ stadium — as lead architect for new venue
The Washington Commanders have selected the lead architect, HKS, for their new stadium, set to be built on the RFK Campus in D.C.'s Northeast quadrant. Published November 13, 2025
Capitals hire Wellar as assistant coach, replacing ousted Love
The Capitals have filled the opening on their coaching staff, hiring Patrick Wellar to mentor the team's defensemen, the franchise announced Wednesday. Published November 12, 2025
Snyder’s former Maryland mansion to be auctioned off for charity
Dan Snyder's former home in Potomac, Maryland, is hitting the market again. The 25,000-square-foot mansion will be auctioned off in December to support the American Cancer Society. Published November 12, 2025
Hampered Spirit ride ‘Rowdy Audi’ atmosphere into semifinal against Thorns
The only pro sports team in the District with a winning record this season -- the Washington Spirit women's soccer team -- is ready to cement its status as one of the city's premier franchises ahead of this weekend's NWSL semifinal against the visiting Portland Thorns. Published November 11, 2025
Quinn takes over defensive play-calling for Commanders amid five-game skid
Commanders coach Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington lost its fifth consecutive game amid a disappointing campaign, the franchise announced on Monday. Published November 10, 2025
Pro women’s hockey league brings ‘Takeover Tour’ to District in January
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to the nation's capital. The PWHL announced Monday plans to host a game at Capital One Arena in January as part of the league's "Takeover Tour" -- a slate of neutral-site events to grow the sport. Published November 10, 2025
Commanders’ defensive tackle Daron Payne suspended after throwing punch at Lions’ St. Brown
The NFL suspended Washington Commanders' defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he swung at Detroit Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's 44-22 loss at Northwest Stadium, the league announced Monday. Published November 10, 2025
Commanders losing streak reaches 5 in blowout loss to Lions
The Commanders' losing streak reached five games on Sunday as the visiting Detroit Lions embarrassed Washington in a 44-22 rout. Published November 9, 2025
Trump Stadium? Commanders fans greet president with mix of boos, applause
President Trump withstood a thoroughly mixed greeting from the crowd at Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland, just a day after reports surfaced that the commander-in-chief was hoping to have the District's new NFL stadium named after him. Published November 9, 2025
Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game on NFL ‘Salute to Service’ weekend
The Washington Commanders will have a special guest on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. President Trump plans to attend the Week 10 matchup, the team confirmed Friday. Published November 7, 2025
Blues’ Binnington justifies pocketing Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck: ‘I basically had an assist’
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington drew the ire of hockey fans after he shoved the puck from Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal into his pants on Wednesday night. Binnington insisted on Thursday that he intended to return the souvenir. Published November 6, 2025
Underdog Commanders look to repeat last postseason’s upset against Lions
Ten months ago, the underdog Commanders rode a six-game win streak into a playoff game against the Detroit Lions with an NFC championship game berth on the line. On Sunday, Washington takes a four-game skid into the rematch with its season at stake. Published November 6, 2025
Authorities: Cowboys’ Kneeland dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound following police chase
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas on Thursday morning, the Frisco Police Department confirmed. The Western Michigan product was 24. Published November 6, 2025
