Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Mired in season-long slog, Nationals look forward to Christmas in July
Despite another loss amid another losing season, the Nationals are celebrating Christmas in July. Published July 20, 2025
Padres rout Nationals, win series thanks to Bogaerts’ grand slam
San Diego Padres designated hitter Xander Bogaerts hit a first-inning grand slam to help defeat the Nationals 8-1 on Sunday. Published July 20, 2025
‘Washington Whatever’s’: Trump criticizes Commanders name, urges return to Redskins moniker
President Trump wants the Washington Commanders to return to the Redskins name and re-embrace the franchise's iconic Indian imagery that was retired in 2020. Published July 20, 2025
Trump mulling executive order on name, image and likeness deals in college sports
President Trump is weighing an executive order that would introduce policies to "save college sports" in the wake of unregulated endorsement deals for student-athletes, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders’ second-round pick signs rookie deal ahead of training camp
Rookies are slated to report to the Washington Commanders training camp on Friday and cornerback Trey Amos, the franchise's second-round pick in April's draft, will be there. Published July 17, 2025
Nationals eye trade deadline as second half begins against Padres
The first half of the season was one to forget for the Washington Nationals. They'll spend the second half of the campaign preparing for the future, even if it means more losses in the present. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders’ Wagner named to NFL Top 100 list for 10th time
The Commanders made their second appearance on the NFL Top 100 list on Thursday. Published July 17, 2025
Running with the pack: 59-year-old sprinter heads to Senior Games thanks to sled dog training
Denise Lawson's pre-run routine has changed a lot in the 40-plus years since she competed in track meets as a teenager. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders sign veteran edge rusher Miller to bolster defense
Veteran pass rusher Von Miller is signing with the Commanders, the eight-time Pro Bowler wrote on social media on Wednesday night. Published July 16, 2025
NFL training camps set to open with 30 of 32 second-round picks unsigned
NFL training camps begin for about half of the league's rookies this week. But 30 of the 32 players selected in the second round of April's NFL draft have yet to sign contracts, setting up a standoff as the season approaches. Published July 16, 2025
D.C. United hire Swiss manager Weiler as new head coach
D.C. United hired Swiss manager Rene Weiler as the Major League Soccer club's fourth coach in the past five seasons, the team announced Wednesday. Published July 16, 2025
Ovechkin, Capitals to open 2025-26 season at home against Bruins on Oct. 8
Hockey is coming. The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that they will open the 2025-26 season at home against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8. The game will be the first national broadcast of the season for TNT. Published July 16, 2025
Caitlin Clark threatens to ‘call the league’ over referee
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark isn't happy with WNBA officiating. Teammates had to hold back the 23-year-old phenom as she threatened to call the league office to complain about a referee during Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun in Boston. Published July 16, 2025
Frustrated McLaurin says Commanders haven’t talked to him in a month amid contract holdout
Washington Commanders star receiver Terry McLaurin isn't ready to demand a trade, but said Tuesday that he hasn't heard from the team representatives in a month amid increasingly tense contract negotiations. Published July 15, 2025
Mystics’ Citron to compete in All-Star 3-point contest
Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is set to participate in the WNBA's All-Star 3-Point Contest in Indianapolis on Friday night. Published July 15, 2025
Commanders retiring Art Monk’s No. 81 this season
No Washington Commander will ever wear No. 81 again. On Tuesday, the franchise announced plans to retire wide receiver Art Monk's jersey number at a ceremony during the Nov. 2 home game against the Seattle Seahawks. Published July 15, 2025
Teddy Bridgewater, ex-NFL quarterback, suspended from high school coaching gig
Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his job coaching the Miami Northwestern high school football team, he confirmed Sunday. Published July 14, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels ranks fifth among quarterbacks in survey of NFL coaches, executives
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels took the NFL by storm last season, his first in the league. Opponents won't be caught off guard this year. Published July 14, 2025
Nationals buck expectations, draft 17-year-old shortstop Willits with top pick
The Nationals defied expectations on Sunday night, drafting 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Published July 13, 2025
‘Round on Riz:’ Ex-Nationals GM to buy beer for fans during Home Run Derby
Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is leaving fans with a parting gift. Published July 13, 2025
