Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline NFL halftime show in Madrid
The NFL is bringing Latin American flavor to the Nov. 16 game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Published November 6, 2025
Silver Linings Playbook? Commanders’ youngsters offer hope amid disastrous season
Commanders fans enduring a nightmarish season are hungry for a silver lining. With stars like quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin and cornerback Marshon Lattimore out with injuries, they'll have to turn to fresh faces for a glimmer of hope. Published November 5, 2025
Sluggish Capitals look to turn tide, end losing skid on upcoming road trip
It's hard to win in the NHL without scoring goals. The Capitals -- and 40-year-old captain Alex Ovechkin -- have learned that the hard way during their ongoing four-game losing streak. Published November 4, 2025
NFL shifts Week 16 kickoff times to accommodate college playoffs
The NFL confirmed Tuesday it's changing the start times of its Week 16 games on Saturday, Dec. 20, to minimize overlap with the expanded College Football Playoff schedule. Published November 4, 2025
Commanders’ Luvu suspended one game over hip-drop tackles
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended without pay for one game by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players. Published November 3, 2025
Stanley Cup hero, ex-Capital Smith-Pelly to join NHL Network as studio analyst
Former Capitals winger Devante Smith-Pelly is joining NHL Network as a studio analyst, the league announced on Monday. He'll make his season debut on "NHL Tonight" this week. Published November 3, 2025
Injury-ravaged Commanders to miss Daniels, Lattimore, McCaffrey going forward
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during Sunday night's blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday. The second-year signal-caller will be sidelined indefinitely. Published November 3, 2025
Commanders lose Daniels to gruesome arm injury during blowout loss to Seahawks
The Commanders endured a nightmare against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Washington lost in a 38-14 blowout after quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left arm. Published November 2, 2025
Commanders honor franchise ‘pillar’ Monk, retire No. 81 jersey
Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk was immortalized at Northwest Stadium on Sunday. The Hall of Famer became the sixth former Washington player to have his jersey retired by the franchise, an honor that former teammates and current players said was long overdue. Published November 2, 2025
Colorado’s Sanders shields players following blowout loss to Arizona
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders wouldn't allow his players to speak to the media after Saturday's 52-17 blowout loss at home against Arizona. He urged reporters to focus their questions on the coach. Published November 2, 2025
Commanders to rock throwback uniforms as they look to snap three-game skid against Seahawks
The 3-5 Washington Commanders desperately need a home win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to keep a once-promising season from spiraling out of control. They'll be rocking a new look as the struggling squad looks for a spark. Published October 30, 2025
Wall joins Monumental Sports Network’s Wizards broadcasts as studio analyst
John Wall is coming back to the District of Columbia. The former All-Star guard is joining Monumental Sports Network's Wizards broadcasts after spending 10 years with the NBA team, the network announced Thursday. Published October 30, 2025
Nationals tap 33-year-old Butera as new manager, MLB’s youngest in 53 years
The Washington Nationals have found a new manager to lead their youth movement -- 33-year-old Blake Butera, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Published October 30, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin ruled out for Seahawks game as Daniels returns to practice
The Commanders are taking one step forward and one step back. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was a full participant after missing last week's game with a right hamstring strain, but receiver Terry McLaurin will miss Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks after reinjuring his quad, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Published October 29, 2025
Trump’s granddaughter, Kai, to make LPGA Tour debut next month
The LPGA Tour is adding some presidential flair. Kai Trump, the president's 18-year-old granddaughter, will make her professional debut on the tour in The Annika event at Pelican Golf Club in Florida next month. Published October 28, 2025
Injured Commanders accentuate the positive on a three-game skid
The Commanders can't catch a break as injuries continue to pile up for the 3-5 squad. Published October 28, 2025
Fan falls off concourse at Pittsburgh NHL game, suffers serious injuries
A fan suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from the concourse at PPG Paints Arena on Monday during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. Published October 28, 2025
Malinin eyes Olympic glory as figure skating’s back-flipping golden boy
Northern Virginia figure skater Ilia Malinin is a two-time world champion, but he isn't a household name yet. He will be. Published October 27, 2025
UFC’s Makhachev, Topuria lobby for headlining fight at White House event
UFC President Dana White has less than eight months to set a card for the planned MMA event at the White House next June. Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are now lobbying to headline the card. Published October 27, 2025
Ravens end losing streak with Tyler Huntley-led win over the Bears
The Ravens ended their four-game losing streak with quarterback Lamar Jackson on the sidelines Sunday, notching a 30-16 home victory over the Chicago Bears. Published October 26, 2025