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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reach at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, right, gestures while walking off the field with general manager Adam Peters following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. The Commanders won 23-19. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

Commanders ace NFLPA report card after back-to-back years with worst grades

The culture is changing for the Washington Commanders, according to the players in the building. After back-to-back years as the worst-ranked franchise in the league, owner Josh Harris' franchise surged to the 11th-best in this year's NFL Players Association report cards. Published February 26, 2025

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, center right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Rested Capitals return to practice with eyes on playoff push

With the eyes of the hockey world hyper-focused on Boston Thursday for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-off contest between the U.S. and Canada, the Washington Capitals had their sights on a championship that will be decided later this year: The Stanley Cup Final. Published February 20, 2025

FILE - Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) scores against Colorado during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA ournament in Albany, N.Y. Saturday, March 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File)

Caitlin Clark’s agent says her WNBA salary has limits

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took the WNBA by storm during her rookie season, shattering viewership and attendance records while pocketing a relatively modest $76,500 salary. Now her agent has confessed it's impossible for the star to receive fair compensation when it comes to her salary. Published February 18, 2025

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, watches as defending champion Andy Ruiz Jr. fights Britain's Anthony Joshua in a World Heavyweight Championship boxing contest at the Diriyah Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Olympic esports event to premiere in Saudi Arabia in 2027

Video games are about to become an Olympic sport. The International Olympic Committee announced last week that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games would be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. Published February 18, 2025

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, dunks next to Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (Ezra Shaw/Pool Photo via AP)

U.S. vs. the world? NBA stars recommend new All-Star format

Another year, another NBA All-Star bust. After this year's reinvention of the event -- a three-game mini-tournament -- flopped, the league's players and fans are calling for more changes. One idea seems to be rising to the top: Team USA vs. everybody. Published February 17, 2025