Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Super Bowl champion Eagles receive, accept White House invitation
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are coming to the District. The team received a White House invitation on Monday and "enthusiastically accepted," according to the administration. Published March 11, 2025
Capitals’ voice Joe Beninati gets to call Alex Ovechkin’s potential record-breaking goal
Washington Capitals fans can breathe a little easier. Local play-by-play announcer Joe Beninati will get to call Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal, even if the score occurs on a national broadcast, the team announced Tuesday. Published March 11, 2025
Commanders make a splash with Tunsil trade, Kinlaw signing
The Washington Commanders are loading up. The franchise made a pair of splashy moves on Monday as NFL free agency began, trading for Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreeing to sign former New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. Published March 10, 2025
Commanders shoot for offensive line upgrade with trade for Texans’ Pro Bowler Laremy Tunsil
The Washington Commanders, looking to address some of their offensive line problems, traded a package of draft picks to the Houston Texans Monday for perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Published March 10, 2025
Virginia track runner received death threats after hitting opponent with baton
A senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, said she's received death threats since a viral video from last week's Class 3 State Indoor Championships showed her hitting an opponent in the head with a baton during a relay. Published March 10, 2025
Curry accepts new role as assistant general manager for Davidson basketball
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry is preparing to lead his squad on a playoff push in the Western Conference. But the two-time MVP is taking on additional responsibility as the assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams. Published March 10, 2025
Commanders agree to deal with former Jets DT Javon Kinlaw
The Washington Commanders made their first splash of free agency on Monday afternoon. The franchise agreed to a deal with former New York Jets defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. Published March 10, 2025
Commanders re-sign punter Tress Way, tight end John Bates
The longest-tenured Washington Commander is sticking around. Fan-favorite punter Tress Way agreed to return to the Commanders on a one-year, $2.8 million contract, according to multiple reports. Published March 10, 2025
Capitals use late rally, Ovechkin empty-netter to power last Kraken
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal as the Washington Capitals used another late rally to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 to extend a four-game winning streak. Published March 9, 2025
Sky’s Angel Reese emphasizes catch-22 in criticisms of WNBA players’ appearance
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese said WNBA players like herself are stuck in an unenviable game of catch-22 regarding their appearance. Published March 9, 2025
Commanders re-sign veteran tight end Zach Ertz to one-year deal
One of quarterback Jayden Daniels' favorite targets is coming back for another season with the Washington Commanders. Published March 9, 2025
Commanders cut Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen
The Washington Commanders released two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen on Friday. Published March 7, 2025
Linebacker Bobby Wagner, kicker Zane Gonzalez re-sign with Commanders
Linebacker Bobby Wagner and kicker Zane Gonzalez are back after the pair agreed to forego free agency to sign one-year contracts with Commanders. Published March 6, 2025
Runner-up Spirit seek revenge against champion Pride in NWSL Challenge Cup opener
Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman has only one priority for this season, which begins Friday with a championship rematch against the Orlando Pride for the league's Challenge Cup. Published March 6, 2025
U.S.-Canada trade war would be ‘painful’ for NHL, commissioner says
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Wednesday said his league is awkwardly caught in the middle of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canada, noting that a trade war -- or any tariffs added on top of President Trump's proposed 25% tax on Canadian goods -- would hurt the league. Published March 6, 2025
Walgreens Park? Nationals look to boost budget with jersey patch, stadium sponsors
The Nationals confirmed this week that they are looking for sponsors to purchase ad space on jerseys and the naming rights at their stadium near the District's Navy Yard. Published March 5, 2025
George Mason breaks NCAA Division I record with 23 runs in one inning
Scoring 23 runs in an inning is impressive enough, but doing it without a home run or triple, like George Mason's baseball team did at home against Holy Cross on Tuesday night, is absurd. Published March 5, 2025
Ovechkin, Capitals donating to cancer research for each goal during record chase
"The Gr8 Chase" is heating up, with Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin trailing Wayne Gretzky by just 10 goals for the NHL record of 894, and the left winger is putting his money where his puck is. He announced Wednesday that he would donate to cancer research for each goal the rest of his career. Published March 5, 2025
Capitals look to build on shootout escape as Ovechkin closes in on NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin is still scoring, but his division-leading Washington Capitals are skidding. Monday's shootout win over the Ottawa Senators ended a three-game losing streak, but the road to the postseason doesn't get any easier with 21 games remaining. Published March 4, 2025
Capitals to auction off signed cherry blossom jerseys for charity
Peak bloom is coming later this month, and so are cherry blossom-themed jerseys from the Washington Capitals. Published March 4, 2025
