Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Capitals regroup, focus on youth after missing out on Ehlers sweepstakes
The Washington Capitals missed out on the biggest fish in free agency, the team's leadership admitted, after Nikolaj Ehlers, the top available forward, signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Published July 6, 2025
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen named to WNBA All-Star Game
The Washington Mystics are sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2021. Published July 6, 2025
Yankees’ Volpe bloodies Judge with errant throw during loss to Mets
Losing is bad enough. Losing and almost injuring your team's star player is even worse. Published July 6, 2025
A tradition unlike any other: Pageantry, pomp and wanton gluttony return for hot dog eating contest
Competitive eating's prodigal son, Joey Chestnut, returns for the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday. Published July 3, 2025
Commanders to unveil new alternate uniforms ahead of 2025 season
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are getting new threads. The team confirmed Wednesday that it would unveil a new alternate uniform on July 9. Published July 2, 2025
Mystics’ rookies strong start forces Edwards to trade block
Unexpected successes can come with a cost. For the upstart Washington Mystics, the unexpected hot start by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has left 2024 first-rounder Aaliyah Edwards watching from the bench. Published July 2, 2025
Commanders open 3 training camp days to public; first date sells out
The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday that three training camp sessions in July and August will be open to the public. Published July 2, 2025
Capitals sign defenseman Fehervary to 7-year, $42 million extension
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million extension Tuesday, the NHL team announced. Published July 1, 2025
Spirit’s owner Kang named Sports Philanthropist of the Year by ESPN
Michele Kang, the owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit, was named the Sports Philanthropist of the Year by ESPN on Tuesday. Published July 1, 2025
Ovechkin named Sports Humanitarian Award’s finalist for pediatric cancer support
Now three months removed from setting the NHL goals record, Alex Ovechkin is under consideration for more honors. Published July 1, 2025
Caitlin Clark ranked 9th by WNBA players in All-Star voting, enraging sports commentators
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will be an All-Star, despite being ranked ninth by her fellow players in ballots released Monday. Published July 1, 2025
Spirit owner Michelle Kang named president of Olympique Lyonnais men’s team
Michele Kang's international soccer portfolio keeps growing. The owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit was named the president of the Olympique Lyonnais French men's club on Monday, the team announced. Published June 30, 2025
Nationals’ Wood builds All-Star case as Washington’s quiet star
Nationals outfielder James Wood is a star. Now 365 days removed from his highly anticipated MLB debut, the Maryland native is slugging his way through the MLB leaderboards in his first full season as a big leaguer. Published June 30, 2025
Amid Pride backlash, Washington franchises boldly blaze a path dodged by many others
Sports teams and leagues across the country, with some notable exceptions, scaled back their Pride initiatives in June as franchises weighed the value of LGBTQ fans and their supporters against running afoul of a nationwide backlash led by President Trump. Published June 30, 2025
Nationals announce AARP as inaugural jersey sponsor, patch to debut Tuesday
AARP is sponsoring one of the youngest teams in MLB. The nonprofit, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, announced Monday that it's sponsoring the Washington Nationals with a patch on the club's jerseys. Published June 30, 2025
Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca tears into U.S. amid Club World Cup ‘joke’ weather delays
The U.S.-hosted FIFA Club World Cup -- which has seen several weather delays and flagging attendance numbers -- is a "joke," Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said after Saturday's 4-1 win over Benfica. Published June 29, 2025
Capitals enter ‘tricky’ free-agency period looking to load up after draft weekend trades
Capitals president Brian MacLellan told reporters last month that he expected a quiet offseason after a hectic summer last year. Free agency begins Tuesday, but Washington already made a handful of moves over the NHL's draft weekend. Published June 29, 2025
Capitals approach weekend’s NHL draft with flexibility after playoff run
The Capitals were wheeling and dealing this time last year, successfully bringing in fresh faces through trade and free agency while maximizing their final seasons with franchise icon Alex Ovechkin. This year's NHL summer frenzy, which begins with the first round of the draft on Friday, should be quieter for Washington's front office. Published June 26, 2025
NFL suspends ex-Ravens kicker Tucker 10 weeks after sexual misconduct allegations
Unemployed kicker Justin Tucker will not appear in the first two months of the NFL season. The NFL suspended the 36-year-old former Baltimore Raven for 10 weeks for violations of the league's personal conduct policy, league officials said on Thursday. Published June 26, 2025
Ex-Steeler Pickens cancels on Pittsburgh camp; Freiermuth replaces him
Former Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has dropped the ball in Pittsburgh after canceling an appearance at a youth football camp in the city. Published June 26, 2025
