Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Trump ran for president as payback against NFL owners, claims ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
President-elect Donald Trump was inspired to run for office after a failed attempt to buy the NFL's Buffalo Bills in 2014, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith said this week. Published November 26, 2024
Ekeler suffers scary injury in final seconds against Cowboys
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffered a scary injury on a kick return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Published November 24, 2024
Inert offense dooms Commanders in rollercoaster loss to rival Cowboys
An offense that was a no-show most of Sunday and a series of special teams blunders doomed the Commanders in a 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. Published November 24, 2024
Washington on the hunt for another NWSL title
The Washington Spirit hope to bring the women's soccer title back to the District on Saturday as they take on the Orlando Pride in the NWSL final in Kansas City, Missouri. Published November 21, 2024
Former Dallas players, coaches now with Commanders add extra layer to rivalry
Familiar faces are coming to Northwest Stadium on Sunday as the Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the historic rivalry's first matchup of the season. Published November 21, 2024
Capitals place Ovechkin on injured reserve, sidelining him at least a week
The Washington Capitals placed superstar Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve Wednesday with a lower leg injury. The 39-year-old will miss at least three games, one of the longest absences of his career. Published November 20, 2024
Spirit’s Bethune named NWSL Rookie of the Year after record season
Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune was named the National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year on Tuesday after a record-setting season that was ultimately cut short by a knee injury. Published November 19, 2024
Ovechkin ‘week-to-week’ as leg injury delays chase of Gretzky’s goals mark
Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record is on hold. The Washington Capitals said Tuesday the long-time captain is "week-to-week" with a lower leg injury suffered In Monday's win against the Utah Hockey Club. Published November 19, 2024
RFK Stadium bill advances to Senate vote
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Tuesday to advance a bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to D.C. officials for a potential new NFL stadium. Published November 19, 2024
Spirit owner’s $30 million gift zeroes in on U.S. Soccer’s female programs
Michele Kang, owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit, will give $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation over the next five years. Published November 19, 2024
Slumping Commanders look to rekindle hot start by getting back to basics
The 7-4 Washington Commanders lost ground in the playoff race over the weekend, but coach Dan Quinn hopes a return to routine on Monday can help his young squad rekindle their hot start. Published November 18, 2024
Brock Bowers does the Trump dance, but Raiders aren’t in step
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers pumped his arms back and forth and wiggled his hips after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, seemingly echoing the signature dance moves of President-elect Donald Trump. Published November 18, 2024
Netflix’s glitchy Paul-Tyson match raises concerns ahead of NFL Christmas games
Netflix has six weeks to learn how to stream a massive sporting event reliably. Friday's boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 65 million viewers for the streamer, but buffering and technical issues hampered the experience and led to widespread criticism. Published November 17, 2024
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $100K for ‘offensive comment’ in postgame interview
The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball $100,000 for making an "offensive and derogatory comment" in a postgame interview following Saturday's 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Published November 17, 2024
Georgia coach Kirby Smart questions CFP committee: ‘I don’t know what they’re looking for’
Georgia coach Kirby Smart felt good about his team following a 31-17 win over No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. But the two-time national champion questioned the College Football Playoff committee for his squad's No. 12 ranking. Published November 17, 2024
Spirit headed to NWSL championship after winning semifinal on penalty kicks
The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women's Soccer League championship game after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field. Published November 17, 2024
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ reportedly finds new home at ESPN
TNT's wildly popular "Inside the NBA" program, featuring Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, will stay on the air next year. The show will reportedly move to ESPN and ABC, as Turner Sports will no longer broadcast NBA games in 2025-26. Published November 17, 2024
President-elect Trump receives raucous ovation during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden
President-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for UFC 309, weeks after his controversial rally at the arena that saw comedian Tony Hinchcliffe refer to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." Published November 17, 2024
Prime-time lights, postseason impact: Commanders face Eagles in Thursday night high-stakes matchup
The NFL season isn't decided in November. But for the Washington Commanders, Thursday's trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles could decide the trajectory for the remainder of the season. Published November 13, 2024
Capitals reunite with forward Lars Eller 6 years after Stanley Cup triumph
The Washington Capitals traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Lars Eller, the team announced on Tuesday. Published November 12, 2024
