Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Leonsis, D.C. mayor kick off $800 million Capital One Arena renovation project
A new era for Capital One Arena started with the ceremonial swing of sledgehammers on Thursday. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, to launch the $800 million renovation of the teams' Chinatown home. Published December 19, 2024
Maryland officials hope to keep Commanders stadium in Landover despite D.C. proposal
D.C. officials celebrated a potential new stadium to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District this week, but representatives from Maryland aren't throwing in the towel. Published December 18, 2024
‘A win-win’: D.C. politicians celebrate city control of RFK Stadium site
It's been a joyful few days for D.C. politicians who have spent years trying to lure NFL football back to the nation's capital. Published December 18, 2024
Ovechkin-less Capitals maintain spot atop Eastern Conference
A month without Alex Ovechkin has been no problem for the Capitals, who won eight of their first 12 games without the three-time MVP. Published December 17, 2024
Commanders’ Week 17 matchup with Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’
The Washington Commanders are returning to prime time. Their Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons has moved to NBC's "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29, the NFL announced Tuesday. Published December 17, 2024
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson signs hefty extension with Nike
Nike locked up reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces with a six-year extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Published December 17, 2024
McGregor to box Paul, delaying MMA comeback
Conor McGregor will postpone his return to the octagon to face YouTuber-turned-fighter Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India within the next two years, the former UFC champion said Tuesday. Published December 17, 2024
‘Nothing but love’: Commanders react to facing former teammate Chase Young
It wasn't the night that New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young envisioned against his hometown team, the Washington Commanders franchise that selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders survive Saints’ comeback attempt in New Orleans
A comeback led by New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler fell short on Sunday as the Washington Commanders left the Superdome with a 20-19 victory. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn knocked out of game against Saints with apparent head injury
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn appeared to lose consciousness after colliding with a teammate during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders’ Lattimore expected to make debut against former Saints team
Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner had some simple advice for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who is expected to make his debut in burgundy and gold on Sunday against his former team, the New Orleans Saints. Published December 12, 2024
Robert Griffin III returns to D.C. with football camp for military families
Robert Griffin III returned to the D.C.-area gridiron on Wednesday, nine years after he last played quarterback for the Washington Redskins, to lead a football camp for the country's "hidden heroes": military families. Published December 11, 2024
NFL to host first Berlin game in 2025 as part of league’s ‘long-term partnership’ with city
The NFL is heading to Berlin next year. After playing games in Munich and Frankfurt over the past three seasons, the league announced plans Wednesday to play a 2025 regular season game in Germany's capital. Published December 11, 2024
Commanders WR Noah Brown to miss ‘several weeks’ with internal injury
Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown is expected to miss "several weeks" with an internal injury suffered during the team's Week 13 win against the Tennessee Titans, coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday. Published December 11, 2024
Nationals win No. 1 overall pick through MLB Draft Lottery
The Washington Nationals will have the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft for just the third time in franchise history. Published December 10, 2024
Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for a record $235,000 at auction
A Caitlin Clark rookie card sold for $234,850 at Goldin Auctions on Monday, setting a new record for a women's basketball card. The sale price falls just shy of a 2003 NetPro Serena Williams card that sold for $266,400 in 2022. Published December 10, 2024
Army-Navy rivalry week kicks off with workout competition at Nationals Park
More than 100 athletes took the field at Nationals Park on Tuesday morning, braving a dreary fog to get a workout in. Published December 10, 2024
Commanders boost playoff odds while resting on bye week, preparing for final stretch
The Washington Commanders' playoff odds soared this weekend while their players relaxed at home on their bye week. Published December 9, 2024
Brady, Gronkowski, Edelman can’t see Belichick coaching North Carolina: ‘Absolutely not’
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is reportedly meeting with North Carolina to become the coach of the Tar Heels, but several former players can't see the six-time Super Bowl champion returning to the college ranks. Published December 9, 2024
Capitals host 60 kids with disabilities for annual accessibility skate
Sixty children with disabilities joined Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren and forward Nic Dowd on the ice at the team's practice facility Wednesday for the team's annual "So Kids Soar Skate." Published December 4, 2024
