Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Nationals sign former All-Star Paul DeJong to one-year, $1 million contract
The Nationals signed former All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong to a one-year, $1 million deal on Sunday. DeJong, 31, hit 24 home runs in 139 games for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals last season. Published February 16, 2025
Love says White player’s dunk dominance ‘during Black History Month’ should inspire competition
Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral. Published February 16, 2025
Border skirmish: Three fights in 9 seconds in U.S. vs. Canada hockey match
There's been some friction between America and Canada in the political arena of late, and on Saturday night, the two countries leterally came to blows. Published February 16, 2025
Optimistic Wizards enter NBA All-Star break feeling like they’ve ‘turned a corner’
The Washington Wizards are no longer eligible for the worst season in NBA history -- a three-game winning streak this month kept that specter from lurking over the young locker room. Published February 13, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons-playing athletes take aim at nerd-jock divide
"Nerd" and "jock" are no longer mutually exclusive titles. Just ask former NFL fullback Johnny Stanton, who joined several other athletes last month for a Dungeons & Dragons livestream to raise money for charity. Published February 13, 2025
Eager Nationals open spring training with several players reporting early
The groundhog saw his shadow and a blanket of snow covered the District region this week. But the "pop" of catchers' mitts and "sizzle" of fastballs returned to Florida ballparks on Wednesday, marking the start of MLB spring training and a step toward warmer seasons. Published February 12, 2025
Angels’ Rendon to miss extended time with hip injury
Anthony Rendon, the former Washington Nationals third basemen who signed a $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, is injured again. The Angels announced Wednesday that the 34-year-old would miss extended time with a hip injury. Published February 12, 2025
‘Slick Rick,’ Bills’ mailroom employee, ‘living the dream’ after Josh Allen’s MVP shoutout
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was feeling grateful on Thursday when he was named the NFL MVP for the first time in his career. He thanked his fiancee, actress Hailee Steinfeld, his teammates and his coaches. Published February 12, 2025
Golfer Adam Scott says PGA Tour’s Oval Office meeting with Trump ‘a positive thing’
President Trump has been heavily involved with his favorite sport, golf, since returning to the White House last month, and last week he had an Oval Office meeting with Adam Scott about a possible PGA-LIV deal, with the pro golfer calling the visit "a positive thing." Published February 12, 2025
Commanders look like trade destination, championship contender as NFL pivots to offseason
The green and white confetti has settled on the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win. But while Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts celebrated at Walt Disney World and the Eagles planned a parade, 31 other teams have already shifted focus to the 2025 season. Published February 11, 2025
Commanders coordinator Kingsbury reportedly turned down Saints head coaching job
The New Orleans Saints announced Tuesday the hiring of Kellen Moore as their new head coach, less than 48 hours after the offensive coordinator won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. But one Washington Commanders coach was reportedly the first option for the role. Published February 11, 2025
Capitals welcome rest as other NHL stars prepare for 4 Nations Face-Off
No player from the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament that will fill the NHL's midseason break over the next week. Published February 10, 2025
Chiefs’ Hopkins calls out referees after Super Bowl loss, despite claims of pro-Kansas City bias
Fans were so concerned about referees appearing to favor the Kansas City Chiefs that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address the claims. Published February 10, 2025
Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces DUI charge after single-vehicle accident
Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces several charges after an impaired-driving crash in London, Ontario, on Saturday morning, authorities said. Published February 10, 2025
No charges for Super Bowl halftime performer who was detained for pro-Palestine protest during show
A dancer who was detained after unfurling a flag supporting Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show will not face criminal charges, authorities said. Published February 10, 2025
Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show draws mixed reactions
Rapper Kendrick Lamar keeps winning. He brought home five Grammys last week and wowed audiences in a widely acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night. Published February 9, 2025
Trump draws thunderous cheers from Super Bowl crowd
The Republican became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, drawing raucous cheers from NFL fans in New Orleans during the national anthem. Published February 9, 2025
Jon Batiste’s national anthem performance brings Chiefs’ Chris Jones to tears
Singer Jon Batiste brought at least one player to tears with his jazzy rendition of the national anthem ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Published February 9, 2025
Trump lauds football as unifying force in U.S. ahead of Super Bowl
Football fan President Trump called the game America's "most popular sport -- for good reason" ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Published February 9, 2025
‘No wardrobe malfunctions,’ FCC head begs of Super Bowl halftime show
Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's been put on notice: no repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl. Published February 9, 2025
