Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Rebuilding Mystics prepare for WNBA draft after several stars opt out
Monday's WNBA draft will be missing some star power after a handful of top prospects opted to return to school. That's bad news for rebuilding teams like the Washington Mystics, who own the third, fourth and sixth selections. Published April 10, 2025
From the gridiron to the screen, Davis has found a new calling
Vernon Davis spent years hauling in passes from NFL quarterbacks. Now five years removed from his football career, the District native has found a new calling -- sharing the silver screen as an actor alongside A-listers like John Malkovich, Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. Published April 10, 2025
Raucous crowds greet Capitals’ Ovechkin after setting record for goals
Wednesday's practice at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex might have been the loudest in team history, with more than 1,000 fans gathered to celebrate Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's new goal-scoring king. Published April 9, 2025
Good times roll as Ovechkin, Capitals plan more celebrations for goals record
The celebrations aren't done for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The franchise said it will continue honoring its captain's NHL record 895th goal with special events on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Published April 8, 2025
Budweiser sends commemorative cans to goalies who blanked Ovechkin
Nobody has scored on more NHL goalies than Alex Ovechkin, who has beaten 183 netminders en route to scoring his record 895th goal on Sunday. Amid the celebrations for the Great 8, Budweiser honored the 28 goalies who shut out Ovechkin, sending commemorative cans to the select group. Published April 8, 2025
Commanders eligible for ‘Hard Knocks’ under new NFL guidelines
The Washington Commanders could be headed to the small screen during this summer's training camp. Published April 8, 2025
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week after breaking Gretzky’s record
The accolades keep coming for Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals captain was named the NHL's First Star of the Week on Monday, less than 24 hours after he broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Published April 7, 2025
Ovechkin scores 895th goal, passes Gretzky for most all-time
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin cemented his place in NHL history on Sunday as he scored the 895th goal of his storied career to pass Wayne Gretzky for the league's career goals record. Published April 6, 2025
Ovechkin scores goal No. 892, trails Gretzky by 1
The "Gr8 Chase" is nearing its end. With a first-period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, Alex Ovechkin now trails Wayne Gretzky by just one goal for the NHL record. Published April 4, 2025
Leonard, Ovechkin bond as ‘Gr8 Chase’ overshadows rookie’s first week
Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard wasn't born yet when Alex Ovechkin was drafted in 2004. He was only eight months old when the Russian scored his first two goals in his NHL debut in 2005. Published April 3, 2025
Commanders sign Zimbabwean former professional rugby player as defensive end
The Washington Commanders are adding international flavor to the roster. Published April 3, 2025
Ovechkin scores career goal No. 892, now three from passing Gretzky
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is now three goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Published April 2, 2025
Rizzo: Nationals to experiment with torpedo bats
Torpedo bats are taking MLB by storm. Published April 2, 2025
NFL plans to replace chain gangs with Hawk-Eye technology
Chain gangs will still adorn NFL sidelines in 2025, but they'll back up technology for the first time. Published April 2, 2025
Ovechkin nets 891st career goal, sits four from passing Gretzky for all-time record
Career goal No. 891 was an easy one for Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday night. Ovechkin now needs just four goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL goals record. Published April 1, 2025
Commanders to lead NFL’s charge into Middle East, starting with United Arab Emirates
The NFL is headed to the Middle East, potentially for a regular-season game in the near future. The Washington Commanders will lead the charge. Published April 1, 2025
Coastal Carolina to offer free finger food and fountain drinks at football games
Concessions are going to be a lot cheaper at Coastal Carolina football games this fall. Published April 1, 2025
Gunmen invade home of former NFLer Richard Sherman while wife, children there; no one hurt
Three armed men broke into the home of former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman over the weekend, the five-time Pro Bowler said on social media. Sherman's wife and two children were at the Seattle-area house but were not harmed. Published April 1, 2025
Bueckers, Flagg look like franchise saviors for WNBA, NBA fans during March Madness runs
Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers are dominating the NCAA tournaments for the Duke men and Connecticut women, respectively. But they're more than college superstars -- they represent a glimmer of hope for fans of rebuilding professional teams like the Washington Wizards and Mystics. Published March 31, 2025
Capitals sign top prospect Leonard after Boston College’s early NCAA Tournament exit
A new star will join the Washington Capitals ahead of their playoff push. Published March 31, 2025
