Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders re-sign veteran tight end Zach Ertz to one-year deal
One of quarterback Jayden Daniels' favorite targets is coming back for another season with the Washington Commanders. Published March 9, 2025
Commanders cut Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday. Published March 7, 2025
Linebacker Bobby Wagner, kicker Zane Gonzalez re-sign with Commanders
Linebacker Bobby Wagner and kicker Zane Gonzalez are back after the pair agreed to forego free agency to sign one-year contracts with Commanders. Published March 6, 2025
Runner-up Spirit seek revenge against champion Pride in NWSL Challenge Cup opener
Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman has only one priority for this season, which begins Friday with a championship rematch against the Orlando Pride for the league's Challenge Cup. Published March 6, 2025
U.S.-Canada trade war would be ‘painful’ for NHL, commissioner says
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday said his league is awkwardly caught in the middle of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canada, noting that a trade war -- or any tariffs added on top of President Trump's proposed 25% tax on Canadian goods -- would hurt the league. Published March 6, 2025
Walgreens Park? Nationals look to boost budget with jersey patch, stadium sponsors
The Nationals confirmed this week that they are looking for sponsors to purchase ad space on jerseys and the naming rights at their stadium near the District's Navy Yard. Published March 5, 2025
George Mason breaks NCAA Division I record with 23 runs in one inning
Scoring 23 runs in an inning is impressive enough, but doing it without a home run or triple, like George Mason's baseball team did at home against Holy Cross on Tuesday night, is absurd. Published March 5, 2025
Ovechkin, Capitals donating to cancer research for each goal during record chase
"The Gr8 Chase" is heating up, with Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin trailing Wayne Gretzky by just 10 goals for the NHL record of 894, and the left winger is putting his money where his puck is. He announced Wednesday that he would donate to cancer research for each goal the rest of his career. Published March 5, 2025
Capitals look to build on shootout escape as Ovechkin closes in on NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin is still scoring, but his division-leading Washington Capitals are skidding. Monday's shootout win over the Ottawa Senators ended a three-game losing streak, but the road to the postseason doesn't get any easier with 21 games remaining. Published March 4, 2025
Capitals to auction off signed cherry blossom jerseys for charity
Peak bloom is coming later this month, and so are cherry blossom-themed jerseys from the Washington Capitals. Published March 4, 2025
‘So far, so good’: MLB’s automated strike zone garners mostly positive reviews at spring training
Major League Baseball is being dragged into the future, even as some players and fans kick and scream. Thirteen spring training ballparks debuted a new Automated Ball-Strike System to allow players to challenge balls and strikes. Published March 3, 2025
Figure skating benefit raised $1.2 million for first responders, families affected by DCA crash
Sunday's "Legacy on Ice" figure skating tribute at Capital One Arena raised more than $1.2 million for the families and first responders who were affected by January's aviation crash outside Reagan National Airport, event organizer Monumental Sport said. Published March 3, 2025
Nationals, Orioles resolve yearslong dispute over MASN
The Washington Nationals will be free to leave the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network and seek a new --and almost certainly more lucrative -- television deal starting in 2026 after battling for more than a decade to wrest control of the franchise's broadcast rights and revenues from an unfavorable partnership controlled by the rival Baltimore Orioles. Published March 3, 2025
Capitals re-sign Lindgren to 3-year, $9 million deal to maintain stability at goalie
The Washington Capitals are set at goaltender for the near future. Published March 3, 2025
Figure skating world unites to grieve, honor victims of DCA crash
Dzens of U.S. figure skaters descended on the District this weekend: to honor the coaches, skaters and family members they lost in January's American Airlines crash outside Reagan National Airport. Published March 2, 2025
With Samuel trade, Commanders draw first blood in NFL offseason arms race
After a surprise run to the NFC championship game last season, the Washington Commanders are reloading. General manager Adam Peters drew first blood in the NFL's annual offseason frenzy by adding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade over the weekend. Published March 2, 2025
Commanders acquire Deebo Samuel from 49ers for fifth-round draft pick
The Washington Commanders traded for San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel on Saturday. In exchange, Washington will send a fifth-round pick to San Francisco in the deal. Published March 1, 2025
Figure skating community to perform at Capital One Arena in honor of D.C. crash victims
The Legacy on Ice event at Capital One Arena on Sunday will recognize the skaters, coaches and parents who died in the January crash while raising money for first responders and the affected families. Published February 27, 2025
Mystics move four home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax
The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024. Published February 27, 2025
Commanders open combine week with the unfamiliar feeling of stability
The Washington Commanders find themselves in an unfamiliar position as the NFL world descends on Indianapolis this week for the annual scouting combine. For the first time in years, the Commanders are widely regarded as a competent organization that won't need to sweat the quarterback situation. Published February 26, 2025