Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Stadium proposal not cut from District budget negotiations, despite initial reports
A proposal to build a new NFL arena at the site of the old RFK Stadium isn't going anywhere, despite initial reporting on Tuesday indicating the contrary. Published June 10, 2025
NHL commissioner rejects ‘ridiculous’ idea that state income tax hurts teams
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman doesn't want to hear excuses from the league's clubs. Published June 10, 2025
Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is hanging up his skates. The long-time Capitals winger announced his retirement on Monday evening in front of legions of adoring fans at Washington Harbor, steps away from the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated a Stanley Cup title exactly seven years earlier. Published June 9, 2025
Packers release Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander
The Green Bay Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday. Published June 9, 2025
Nationals’ offense falters as Washington drops series finale to Rangers after rain delay
Both teams dealt with an extended rain delay that pushed the first pitch back by 100 minutes. The overcast skies stuck around as the Washington, D.C. region remained under a tornado watch for most of Sunday afternoon. Published June 8, 2025
French Open champion Coco Gauff ‘proud to be American’ after celebrating victory with Spike Lee
Tennis star Coco Gauff is proud to be an American. The two-time major champion proclaimed her patriotism on Saturday while celebrating her French Open win over Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka. Published June 8, 2025
NFL invests $1 million in youth camps; 3 slated for D.C. region
A handful of football camps led by NFL players are coming to the Washington region this summer. Published June 5, 2025
Capitals to make Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains
T.J. Oshie is returning to the Georgetown fountains where he celebrated the Stanley Cup championship in 2018. This time, the longtime Capital will make an announcement. Published June 4, 2025
Mystics’ Kiki Iriafen earns WNBA Rookie of the Month honors
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen is adding to her trophy shelf. The USC product was named the WNBA Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, less than two months after the Mystics selected her with the fourth pick in the draft. Published June 4, 2025
‘Everybody pours in’ as Commanders ramp up intensity at offseason workouts
Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. owed his coach an apology on Wednesday. His players brought a little too much intensity to the week's padless, voluntary workouts. Published June 4, 2025
Red Sox prospect hides in laundry cart to dodge autograph-hungry fans
Boston Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony isn't averse to some trickery. The rising star hid from autograph-hungry fans in a laundry cart after a Triple-A game in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Published June 3, 2025
Maryland UPS driver disqualified from U.S. Open qualifier on technicality
Nick Barrett was living a golfer's dream. Published June 3, 2025
No Clark, no problem as Mystics enjoy surging TV ratings
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark didn't play in the visiting Indiana Fever's loss to the Washington Mystics last Wednesday, but that didn't stop the home team from enjoying its best TV ratings on Monumental Sports Network in years. Published June 3, 2025
Wood, Abrams lead offensive outburst carrying suddenly hot Nationals
The Nationals, after chalking up four wins against a couple of losses on their road trip out West, suddenly look like one of the more dangerous teams in baseball. Published June 2, 2025
Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal for $1,500
Want a piece of history from Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal? Published June 2, 2025
Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez to leave for French side OL Lyonnes in July
The Washington Spirit will brave a midseason coaching change for the second consecutive year. Published June 2, 2025
Fledgling UFL looks to set itself apart with unprecedented access to players, game
UFL sideline reporter Brock Huard warned that covering the spring football league is unlike anything else. The access, proximity to players and unique broadcast set it apart from the NFL or college ranks. Published June 1, 2025
Ovechkin’s wife says family will remain in Russia after next season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin regularly returns to his native Russia during NHL offseasons. His family's flight east next summer might not feature a return ticket, though. Published June 1, 2025
Ole Miss’ Kiffin sets social media ablaze with post referencing Gulf of America, Trump
Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has never been averse to headlines. That continued Wednesday as he took to social media to shout out President Trump and the Gulf of America. Published May 29, 2025
McLaurin, Lattimore, Tunsil skip Commanders’ first organized team activities
The Commanders were missing a few faces as they opened voluntary organized team activities, the third phase of the offseason program, on Wednesday. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and left tackle Laremy Tunsil were all absent. Published May 28, 2025
