Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Nationals’ league-worst bullpen welcomes similarly struggling Orioles
The Nationals entered the bottom of the seventh on Saturday with a commanding 12-2 lead against the Colorado Rockies. Then, the recurring nightmare started. Published April 21, 2025
Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe accused of sexual assault in $50 million lawsuit
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed in a Nevada court, according to multiple reports. Published April 21, 2025
MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games
Wire-cutting baseball fans in the District have been plagued by MASN for years as the cable network remained the exclusive home for Nationals and Orioles broadcasts. The company finally unveiled a streaming option on Monday. Published April 21, 2025
Colin Kaepernick still preparing for NFL comeback, girlfriend says
Colin Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL snap in more than eight years. But the quarterback-turned-activist, now 37, is still preparing for his NFL comeback, according to his girlfriend. Published April 21, 2025
Rodman steps away from Spirit to deal with nagging back injuries
Trinity Rodman, a star with the NWSL's Washington Spirit and the U.S. women's soccer team, is stepping away from the Spirit indefinitely to deal with a nagging back injury. Published April 20, 2025
Capitals brush off 2010 comparisons ahead of playoff opener against Canadiens
A 15-year-old nightmare is haunting Capitals fans this spring. In it, the eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens upset a promising, top-seeded Capitals squad in the first round. Published April 20, 2025
‘Getting closer’: Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign
The Washington Wizards aren't close to contention. General manager Will Dawkins will be among the first to admit that. He insists that there are reasons for hope, though. Published April 17, 2025
Capitals to open playoffs against Canadiens on Monday night
The Washington Capitals will have a weekend off to prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Published April 17, 2025
Serena Williams worries of hypocrisy after Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban
The three-month doping ban for world men's No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner seemed lenient to Serena Williams. Published April 17, 2025
Commanders, D.C. officials nearing deal for new stadium at RFK site
The Washington Commanders are nearing a return to the District after playing more than 25 seasons in Maryland. Published April 16, 2025
Capitals enter postseason hobbled and without momentum
Despite a win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Capitals have looked like a shadow of themselves. After trading blows with the Winnipeg Jets in the race for the Presidents' Trophy, a run of poor play caused Washington to fall behind in recent weeks. Published April 16, 2025
Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong placed on IL with fractured nose after being hit by pitch
Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is headed to the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose after a scary scene during Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Published April 16, 2025
Mascots stake claim as team staples: ‘Players come and go, mascots remain’
The players on your favorite sports team will leave one day. Trades, retirements and injuries are inevitable. But the humble mascot -- that oversized animal or caricature that's a staple at every sporting event -- isn't going anywhere. Published April 16, 2025
A tale of two Nationals: Wood soars as Crews flounders
Two young outfielders have defined the start of the 2025 season for the fledgling Nationals. Left fielder James Wood is striking fear into the hearts of pitchers while former No. 2 pick Dylan Crews toils under the Mendoza Line in right field. Published April 15, 2025
Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance
The Washington Mystics' rebuild shifted into high gear on Monday as the new-look franchise added three players in the first round of the WNBA draft, with new general manager Jamila Wideman drawing rave reviews. Published April 15, 2025
Masters photos by Ken Griffey Jr. go viral as event celebrates ratings boom
Rory McIlroy experienced a range of emotions when he won his first Masters on Sunday to complete the career Grand Slam: relief, jubilation, excitement. MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. captured them all in a series of photos that went viral. Published April 15, 2025
Teammate says Messi wants to play in U.S.-hosted World Cup in 2026
Soccer's biggest superstar could return for one more trip to the sport's biggest tournament. Published April 15, 2025
Mystics trade guard Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick
The Washington Mystics made another trade ahead of Monday's WNBA draft. The rebuilding franchise sent guard Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick. Published April 14, 2025
Wizards look to promising future after another disappointing season
How does a team define success when nobody -- including the bosses -- expects them to compete for a championship? Published April 14, 2025
Capitals, fans honor Ovechkin in first game since breaking NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's newly crowned goal-scoring king, came home on Thursday. His loyal subjects showered him with cheers during a pregame ceremony before the Capitals' 5-4 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Published April 10, 2025
