Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders make noise in Pro Bowl voting as they scatter for much-needed bye week
The Commanders didn't send any players to the Pro Bowl last season, posting a 4-13 record that left little cause for celebration. These aren't the same old Commanders, though. As they prepared for their bye week, eight Commanders were named Top 10 vote-getters after the first round of Pro Bowl ballots. Published December 3, 2024
Commanders name former Campbell’s Soup CEO Mark Clouse as team president
The Washington Commanders have a new president: former Campbell's Soup Company CEO Mark Clouse. He will oversee the franchise's business operations when he assumes his new role in January, the team announced Tuesday. Published December 3, 2024
Jameis Winston ‘praying to the Lord to deliver me from pick sixes’ after Browns loss
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston is seeking divine intervention to keep him from turning the ball over after throwing three interceptions -- including two that were returned for touchdowns -- in a loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Published December 3, 2024
Commanders’ Daniels leads NFC quarterbacks in Pro Bowl voting
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' record-breaking rookie season continued Monday when the NFL released the results of the first batch of Pro Bowl voting. The dual-threat passer led all NFC quarterbacks in votes. Published December 3, 2024
Texans’ Al-Shaair suspended three games for late hit on Jaguars’ Lawrence
The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games after a late hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday. Published December 3, 2024
Golden at-bat could be on deck for MLB, with fans in uproar
A big rule change could be coming to MLB, courtesy of Commissioner Rob Manfred. Now he's floating the possibility of the golden at-bat, and many fans are swinging against it. Published December 3, 2024
Wizards make worst kind of history, look to rebound after no-win November
To say the Washington Wizards are having a bad season may be an understatement. Published December 2, 2024
Capitals find their way to the top of conference with Ovechkin on the shelf
The Great Eight wouldn't stay stationary for long. Alex Ovechkin gingerly skated around the rink before the Washington Capitals practice on Monday, just two weeks after fracturing his left fibula. Published December 2, 2024
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence resting at home after late hit by Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence rested at home on Sunday night after a scary late hit to the head by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during Sunday's game that resulted in a penalty and an on-field clash between the two teams. Published December 2, 2024
Dan Quinn lauds Commanders’ ‘sled dogs’
It was a banner day for the Washington Commanders' veteran leaders as they led the way in snapping a three-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Tennessee Titans. Published December 1, 2024
Commanders ride dominant first half to win over Titans
Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and ran for another in the Washington Commanders' 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on Sunday. Published December 1, 2024
Emmanuel Forbes, former first-round pick, released by Commanders
The Washington Commanders released cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday, the team announced. Forbes, 23, was the franchise's first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Published November 30, 2024
December’s PGA vs. LIV duo event to feature $10 million cryptocurrency prize
A two-on-two TV event featuring rival golfers from the PGA and LIV tours next month will feature a $10 million prize. The participants won't receive cash or a check, though -- they'll be paid in CRO cryptocurrency. Published November 28, 2024
Commanders lean on veterans to stop three-game losing streak against Titans
The Washington Commanders are tired of losing. Now on a three-game losing streak, members of the 7-5 squad said they're leaning on their veterans to right the ship on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Published November 28, 2024
D.C. athletes give back with free Thanksgiving meals for people in need: ‘This is my family’
Representatives from the Wizards, Commanders and Nationals embraced the holiday spirit this month by hosting several free events to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to families in need around the District and the surrounding area. Published November 27, 2024
‘This is my life’: Redskins collector looks to sell $6 million collection
When Samu Qureshi sits down in the middle of his 4,100-square-foot "museum" in Bethesda, the longtime Washington football fan is surrounded by his life's work. Published November 27, 2024
Woeful month for Washington sports has fans thankful for November’s end
It's been a rough month for the District's sports fans, from Alex Ovechkin's broken leg to losing streaks by the Wizards and Commanders. This Thanksgiving, many of those fans undoubtedly will be giving thanks that November is nearly over. Published November 26, 2024
Commanders kicker Seibert placed on injured reserve after missing three kicks against Cowboys
The Washington Commanders have placed kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Seibert missed three kicks, including a potential game-tying extra point, during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys. Published November 26, 2024
Big 12 investigating leaked video of BYU football player’s explicit halftime speech
The Big 12 is investigating how a video of BYU football player Tyler Batty's explicit halftime speech from Saturday's 28-23 loss to Arizona State appeared on social media, coach Kalani Sitake said Monday. Published November 26, 2024
Michigan-born, L.A.-based Magic Johnson putting his stamp on a new city: The nation’s capital
Black men didn't own sports teams when Earvin Johnson grew up in Lansing, Michigan, in the 1960s and '70s. Published November 26, 2024
