Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Eight players ejected after South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl
One referee was punched and another was knocked to the hardwood during a brawl between the South Alabama and Coastal Carolina women's basketball teams on Wednesday afternoon. Eight players were ejected from the Sun Belt tournament game. Published March 4, 2026
Commanders re-sign defensive linemen Tuttle, Wise
The Commanders are maintaining some consistency on the defensive line. The franchise agreed to sign defensive linemen Deatrich Wise and Shy Tuttle to one-year deals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. Published March 4, 2026
Wizards’ Young to make team debut as franchise enters new era
The Wizards' new era begins Thursday, as point guard Trae Young is expected to make his team debut more than a month after Washington acquired him through a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Published March 4, 2026
Capitals sign forward Ethen Frank to two-year contract extension
Capitals forward Ethen Frank signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with them on Wednesday that will keep him in Washington through the 2027-28 season. Published March 4, 2026
Spirit’s Rodman ‘fine’ after injury scare during national team match
Washington Spirit fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Emma Hayes, the coach of the U.S. Women's soccer team, said star forward Trinity Rodman is "fine" after leaving Sunday's SheBelieves Cup win over Argentina with an apparent back injury. Published March 3, 2026
Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong to compete in doping-friendly Enhanced Games
Swimmer Hunter Armstrong will compete in the doping-friendly Enhanced Games in May. Published March 3, 2026
Falcons named home team for NFL Madrid matchup as league finalizes global schedule
The Atlanta Falcons are headed to Spain. The NFL announced Tuesday that they're the designated home team for the league's second game in Madrid. Published March 3, 2026
Commanders re-sign Allegretti, plan to release Lattimore as free agency nears
The Commanders are gearing up for the NFL's free-agency blitz this month. The franchise agreed to re-sign offensive lineman Nick Allegretti to a two-year deal on Monday and informed cornerback Marshon Lattimore about plans to release him, according to sources familiar with the moves. Published March 2, 2026
Young to make Wizards debut Thursday against Jazz
Guard Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz. Published March 2, 2026
Nationals not in ‘dark ages anymore,’ embrace new tech at spring training
The Nationals have joined the rest of the majors in the 21st century. After years of relying on old-school development and scouting under former general manager Mike Rizzo, the franchise's new regime is embracing fresh technology. Published March 2, 2026
Washington Commanders resign offensive lineman Allegretti to two-year extension
The Commanders are focusing on their offensive line as the NFL nears its free agency period. Published March 2, 2026
Commanders finish third in annual NFL players’ survey
The NFL Players Association isn't publicly releasing its annual survey that asks athletes to grade their teams' facilities, policies and benefits each offseason. An initial report indicated that the Commanders, who once ranked near the bottom of the league in most categories, surged up the survey leaderboards this year. Published February 26, 2026
Capitals to honor youth hockey players, HBCU coach at Black History Night
Duante Abercrombie will be joined by two Black hockey players -- teenagers Keivonn Woodard and Luc Zeigler-Najar -- for the event at Friday's Capitals game against the Vegas Golden Knights as part of Black History Night. Published February 26, 2026
Spirit unveil cherry blossom-themed alternate jerseys
The District's National Women's Soccer League franchise is ready for spring. The Washington Spirit unveiled a fresh jersey for the upcoming soccer season on Thursday that features the city's iconic cherry blossoms. Published February 26, 2026
Suns owner offers $1M to future dunk contest winners: ‘Let’s make it awesome’
The NBA's slam-dunk contest is hardly a headliner anymore, so Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has a solution: money. Published February 26, 2026
Commanders enter NFL combine with options for No. 7 pick, plenty of holes to fill
The Commanders have a choice to make with the No. 7 pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The clock unofficially starts ticking this week as the top prospects in college football convene with teams at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. Published February 25, 2026
U.S.-Canada men’s hockey final scores ratings gold for NBC with 26M viewers
Twenty-six million people on this side of the Atlantic tuned into NBC and Peacock on Sunday morning as Jack Hughes scored the golden goal in Team USA's 2-1 Olympic triumph over Canada, according to Nielsen ratings released Tuesday. Published February 25, 2026
Commanders to host regular-season game in London, opponent still to be determined
The Commanders are headed across the pond again in 2026. The NFL announced Tuesday that the franchise would host a regular-season game at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this fall. Published February 25, 2026
Commanders eye extension with Tunsil, offer no updates on Wagner, Ertz
Commanders general manager Adam Peters is keeping every door open as Washington steps into a crucial offseason period. He avoided any splashy comments at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, instead focusing on flexibility in contract negotiations. Published February 24, 2026
Capitals finally return from Olympic break with eyes on playoff push
The Capitals can't afford an Olympic hangover. Washington's squad, which returns to action at home against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, emerges from a three-week break embroiled in a hotly contested playoff race. Published February 24, 2026