Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
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
Daniels has bulked up, plans to shoulder more as he tackles first offseason practices
Jayden Daniels couldn't wait to put a helmet on again. The Commanders' star quarterback's wishes were granted on Wednesday when he took the field in Ashburn, Virginia, for voluntary organized team activities, the next phase of the team's offseason program. Published May 28, 2025
ESPN’s Ogwumike apologizes after WNBA finds no evidence of racist harassment
The WNBA said it could not verify claims of racist harassment targeting star player Angel Reese during a season opener between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. One ESPN commentator, Chiney Ogwumike, felt obligated to retract her concerns. Published May 28, 2025
Raiders rookie Jeanty coughs up enough for a ‘nice Mercedes’ to land No. 2 jersey
Landing your favorite jersey number doesn't always come cheap for NFL rookies. Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty learned that firsthand. Published May 28, 2025
Flag football star rejects NFL players’ Olympic bids
At least one long-time flag football player doesn't want NFL stars representing the United States at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. Team USA quarterback Darrell Doucette III said NFL players should stick to tackle football. Published May 27, 2025
Mystics look forward to facing Fever without Clark in Baltimore
WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark won't be on the court Wednesday as her Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics in Baltimore. The Mystics won't miss her. Published May 27, 2025
Maryland falls short again as Cornell wins first NCAA lacrosse title since 1977
The Maryland lacrosse team felt championship heartbreak again on Monday, falling in the title game for the second straight year as Cornell won 13-10, securing its first national championship since 1977. Published May 26, 2025
Brittney Griner joins chorus of critics calling on WNBA referees to be ‘better’
Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner was not happy with the WNBA's officials this weekend. Published May 26, 2025
Maryland looks to ‘control the chaos’ in Final Four tilt against Syracuse
The Maryland men's lacrosse team didn't get to enjoy the lead-up to Thursday's graduation festivities on campus, which featured a speech from Kermit the Frog. Published May 22, 2025
Nationals call up top outfield prospect Hassell, send Crews to 10-day IL
The Washington Nationals sent outfielder Dylan Crews to the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after the rookie suffered an oblique strain during Tuesday's win over the Atlanta Braves. Published May 21, 2025
Commanders to be featured in ‘Hard Knocks: In Season’ alongside NFC East rivals
The Washington Commanders are coming to HBO, alongside their NFC East rivals. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at Tuesday's league meetings that the division would be featured in the 2025 installment of "Hard Knocks: In Season." Published May 21, 2025
Eagles’ Brown, Hurts say White House snub wasn’t politically motivated
Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown told reporters this week that politics didn't impact their decision to skip the Super Bowl champions' visit to President Trump's White House last month. Published May 21, 2025
Overhauled Mystics shock WNBA with hot start
The Mystics were supposed to be rebuilding, the same path that their sibling franchise -- the NBA's Washington Wizards -- are on. Instead, the Mystics left the first weekend of the WNBA season looking more like the upstart Washington Commanders, who shocked the NFL world last year. Published May 20, 2025
NFL owners sign off on players joining Olympic flag football in 2028
NFL players could grace Olympic flag football fields at the Los Angeles Games. The league's owners approved a proposal on Tuesday that will allow players to represent their countries in 2028. Published May 20, 2025
Wizards’ Sarr, Carrington named to NBA All-Rookie teams
Two of the Wizards' prized rookies added to their trophy shelves on Tuesday. Center Alex Sarr was named to the All-Rookie first team, while guard Bub Carrington made the second team. Published May 20, 2025
Caitlin Clark, Fever support Angel Reese amid investigation into fan’s racial slurs
The WNBA is investigating claims of racist language that targeted Chicago Sky star Angel Reese during this weekend's opening game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. Reese's rivals said this week that she has their full support. Published May 20, 2025
NFL considers amended ‘tush push’ ban at league meetings
The lines have been drawn at this week's NFL meetings in Minnesota. On one side are the Philadelphia Eagles, who are fighting attempts to penalize their signature "tush push" quarterback sneak. On the other, the Green Bay Packers are lobbying other teams to ban the play. Published May 20, 2025
Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington
Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev started his offseason with a bang. The 25-year-old was charged with public intoxication after a fight in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday morning, authorities confirmed on Monday. Published May 20, 2025
Commanders’ Luvu calls for NFL to ban ‘cheapo’ Tush Push
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu has seen enough of the "Tush Push." He called for a ban on the Philadelphia Eagles' signature quarterback sneak on Monday morning. Published May 19, 2025
Soto trade bears fruit for Nationals as Gore, Abrams, Wood blossom
The old saying insists that hindsight is 20/20. The Washington Nationals, now reaping the benefits of the much-maligned Juan Soto trade from 2022, might be inclined to agree. Published May 19, 2025
