Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
‘So far, so good’: MLB’s automated strike zone garners mostly positive reviews at spring training
Major League Baseball is being dragged into the future, even as some players and fans kick and scream. Thirteen spring training ballparks debuted a new Automated Ball-Strike System to allow players to challenge balls and strikes. Published March 3, 2025
Figure skating benefit raised $1.2 million for first responders, families affected by DCA crash
Sunday's "Legacy on Ice" figure skating tribute at Capital One Arena raised more than $1.2 million for the families and first responders who were affected by January's aviation crash outside Reagan National Airport, event organizer Monumental Sport said. Published March 3, 2025
Nationals, Orioles resolve yearslong dispute over MASN
The Washington Nationals will be free to leave the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network and seek a new --and almost certainly more lucrative -- television deal starting in 2026 after battling for more than a decade to wrest control of the franchise's broadcast rights and revenues from an unfavorable partnership controlled by the rival Baltimore Orioles. Published March 3, 2025
Capitals re-sign Lindgren to 3-year, $9 million deal to maintain stability at goalie
The Washington Capitals are set at goaltender for the near future. Published March 3, 2025
Figure skating world unites to grieve, honor victims of DCA crash
Dzens of U.S. figure skaters descended on the District this weekend: to honor the coaches, skaters and family members they lost in January's American Airlines crash outside Reagan National Airport. Published March 2, 2025
With Samuel trade, Commanders draw first blood in NFL offseason arms race
After a surprise run to the NFC championship game last season, the Washington Commanders are reloading. General manager Adam Peters drew first blood in the NFL's annual offseason frenzy by adding San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade over the weekend. Published March 2, 2025
Commanders acquire Deebo Samuel from 49ers for fifth-round draft pick
The Washington Commanders traded for San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel on Saturday. In exchange, Washington will send a fifth-round pick to San Francisco in the deal. Published March 1, 2025
Figure skating community to perform at Capital One Arena in honor of D.C. crash victims
The Legacy on Ice event at Capital One Arena on Sunday will recognize the skaters, coaches and parents who died in the January crash while raising money for first responders and the affected families. Published February 27, 2025
Mystics move four home games to bigger arenas in Baltimore, Fairfax
The Washington Mystics will play four home games in Baltimore and Fairfax, Virginia, this year after selling out every home game in 2024. Published February 27, 2025
Commanders open combine week with the unfamiliar feeling of stability
The Washington Commanders find themselves in an unfamiliar position as the NFL world descends on Indianapolis this week for the annual scouting combine. For the first time in years, the Commanders are widely regarded as a competent organization that won't need to sweat the quarterback situation. Published February 26, 2025
Commanders ace NFLPA report card after back-to-back years with worst grades
The culture is changing for the Washington Commanders, according to the players in the building. After back-to-back years as the worst-ranked franchise in the league, owner Josh Harris' franchise surged to the 11th-best in this year's NFL Players Association report cards. Published February 26, 2025
Former NFL defender J.J. Watt may unretire after bet with English soccer goalie
A light-hearted bet with an English soccer goalkeeper might pull former NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt out of retirement. Published February 26, 2025
Chiefs coach defends Taylor Swift after Super Bowl jeers: ‘She’s part of the team’
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid might not wear friendship bracelets or treasure ticket stubs from the Eras Tour, but he endeared himself to fans of Taylor Swift when he defended the pop superstar Tuesday at the NFL combine. Published February 26, 2025
Defensive woes have made Wizards a fixture at bottom of NBA standings
Defense might win championships, but for the Washington Wizards, a lack of defense has won them an unenviable spot at the bottom of the NBA standings. Published February 25, 2025
Nationals bring back All-Star closer Finnegan on one-year, $6 million deal
The Washington Nationals are bringing back closer Kyle Finnegan, according to multiple reports. Published February 25, 2025
Commanders give Pro Bowl DT Jonathan Allen permission to seek trade
The Washington Commanders have granted two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jonathan Allen permission to seek a trade. Published February 25, 2025
Super Bowl champion Eagles would visit White House if invited by Trump
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles told multiple reporters they would visit the White House if invited by President Trump, refuting an early report that said they'd skip the trip. Published February 24, 2025
Mystics’ front office banks on draft capital to fuel rebuild after blockbuster trade
The WNBA offseason has been in full swing for about a month, with blockbuster trades and free-agent signings dominating headlines in the flourishing league. But until Sunday night, the Washington Mystics were on the sidelines. Published February 24, 2025
Nationals to host final preseason exhibition against Orioles in the District
The Washington Nationals have added a final preseason exhibition to their schedule: a Beltway Series matchup against the Baltimore Orioles in the District on March 24. Published February 24, 2025
Ovechkin notches hat trick as Capitals dominate Oilers in first home game in two weeks
Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick to inch closer to the NHL goals record as the Washington Capitals rode a dominant second period to a 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Published February 23, 2025