Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson named NHL’s First Star of the Week
Alex Ovechkin might get most of the media attention for this year's Washington Capitals squad, but goaltender Logan Thompson is vying for his share of the spotlight. Published January 20, 2025
Wizards’ Poole nabs postgame apology from former Warriors teammate Green
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole didn't leave the Golden State Warriors on the friendliest of terms in 2023. But after scoring 38 points in Washington's 122-114 loss Saturday, Poole insisted there were no hard feelings. Mostly. Published January 19, 2025
Not a dream: Commanders’ ‘surreal’ NFC Championship run reignites long-suffering fanbase
Washington Commanders fans aren't dreaming, and they haven't been magically transported back to 1992, when Michael Jackson's "Black or White" and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" dominated the airwaves. Published January 19, 2025
Commanders guard Sam Cosmi tears ACL against Lions, will miss remainder of season
Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi tore his ACL and will not play in next week's NFC Championship game, coach Dan Quinn said Sunday. Published January 19, 2025
New-look Commanders give fans something to believe in
After the Washington Commanders posted their best regular-season record since 1991 and recorded their first playoff win in 19 years, local fans are starting to believe again. Published January 16, 2025
Fans should expect sticker shock as Commanders-Lions ticket prices reach record levels
The Washington Commanders' playoff matchup with the Detroit Lions on Saturday night at Ford Field is the hottest ticket in the country. Published January 16, 2025
Commanders’ unlikely turnaround turns coordinators into head coach candidates
While rookie sensation Jayden Daniels learned how to be an NFL quarterback, Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt was figuring out how to be a professional play-caller. Published January 15, 2025
Cowboys reach out to Deion Sanders regarding coaching vacancy
"Coach Prime" could be coming to Dallas. Published January 14, 2025
Jets request head coaching interview with Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
The New York Jets have requested an interview with Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coaching vacancy, according to multiple reports. Published January 14, 2025
Cardiac Commanders make a habit of last-second magic
The Washington Commanders can't stop making magic: Jayden Daniels and his teammates have pulled out five straight last-second victories, including Sunday's playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Published January 14, 2025
Commanders survive, advance with last-second win against Buccaneers
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels rallied the Commanders to another late, game-winning drive, leading Washington to a 23-20 Sunday night playoff victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Published January 12, 2025
Commanders aim for first playoff victory in 19 years in prime-time matchup with Buccaneers
The Washington Commanders' last playoff victory came in Tampa against the Buccaneers in 2006. Their last playoff loss came against the same opponent in 2021. Sunday night's NFC wild-card matchup between the two teams presents a strange symmetry for an upstart Commanders squad. Published January 9, 2025
Celebrated former Washington Times outdoors columnist Gene Mueller dies at 84
Eugen "Gene" Mueller got his first shot as a writer because of someone else's mistake. But the German immigrant became a staple of the Washington, D.C., outdoors community because he was funny, humane and kind. Published January 8, 2025
Nationals sign infielder Amed Rosario to one-year, $2 million deal
The Washington Nationals have signed 29-year-old utility player Amed Rosario to a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. Published January 8, 2025
Capitals’ future looks bright after prospects shine at World Juniors
Hockey fans everywhere are laser-focused on Alex Ovechkin's quest for the NHL's all-time goals record, but the Capitals great's pursuit of history isn't the only buzz the franchise is generating this season. Published January 7, 2025
Biden’s signing of RFK Stadium site bill paves way for potential new field
President Biden signed legislation Monday to grant administrative control of the RFK Stadium site in the District to city officials, potentially paving the way for a new NFL arena on the long-deteriorating site. Published January 6, 2025
Daniels ends dynamic regular season on sideline with leg soreness
Jayden Daniels' record-setting rookie regular season ended with a whimper on Sunday. Published January 5, 2025
Cardiac Commanders end regular season with clutch win over Cowboys
Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota led the Washington Commanders on three second-half touchdown drives, the last one culminating in a clutch throw-and-catch that put receiver Terry McLaurin in the franchise record book, to defeat the Dallas Cowboys, 23-19, on Sunday. Published January 5, 2025
Daniels pulled in second half of Commanders’ regular-season finale against Cowboys
Jayden Daniels' dynamic regular season is over. The Washington Commanders' rookie quarterback was pulled in the second half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys in what team officials called a "coach's decision." Published January 5, 2025
Commanders dominate Pro Bowl fan voting en route to playoffs: ‘It means a lot’
The new-look Washington Commanders' season-long love affair with their rejuvenated fan base continued this week as the NFL announced the results of Pro Bowl fan voting. The upstart Commanders ranked third in total votes. Published January 1, 2025
