Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Arizona officials apologize after fans lead anti-Mormon chant following basketball loss to BYU
Arizona basketball fans weren't pleased when the visiting BYU Cougars upset the 19th-ranked Wildcats 96-95 on Saturday night. Disgruntled Arizona supporters reacted by leading an anti-Mormon chant as BYU players left the court. Published February 23, 2025
Rested Capitals return to practice with eyes on playoff push
With the eyes of the hockey world hyper-focused on Boston Thursday for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-off contest between the U.S. and Canada, the Washington Capitals had their sights on a championship that will be decided later this year: The Stanley Cup Final. Published February 20, 2025
RFK area residents skeptical of new stadium promises: ‘The math doesn’t add up’
Residents of Kingman Park say they're concerned about a new RFK Stadium: concerned about pollution from the long-neglected site; concerned about losing skate parks in favor of parking lots; concerned that their most pressing needs are being ignored in service of a home for the Washington Commanders. Published February 19, 2025
Commanders add Jesse Madden, grandson of NFL legend, to coaching staff
A famous name is joining the Washington Commanders' coaching staff. Jesse Madden, grandson of Hall of Fame coach John Madden, will join the franchise as an offensive quality control coach, the team announced Tuesday. Published February 18, 2025
Caitlin Clark’s agent says her WNBA salary has limits
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark took the WNBA by storm during her rookie season, shattering viewership and attendance records while pocketing a relatively modest $76,500 salary. Now her agent has confessed it's impossible for the star to receive fair compensation when it comes to her salary. Published February 18, 2025
Capitals to honor fountain where Alex Ovechkin swam with Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals are honoring another slice of history in their 50th anniversary celebrations. Published February 18, 2025
Canada’s Brad Marchand says quit booing national anthems: ‘Should be off-limits’
Canadian forward Brad Marchand, who will take the ice against Team USA on Thursday for the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off title game, has a message for fans booing either country's anthem during the pregame festivities: It's unbecoming. Published February 18, 2025
Olympic esports event to premiere in Saudi Arabia in 2027
Video games are about to become an Olympic sport. The International Olympic Committee announced last week that the first-ever Olympic Esports Games would be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. Published February 18, 2025
U.S. vs. the world? NBA stars recommend new All-Star format
Another year, another NBA All-Star bust. After this year's reinvention of the event -- a three-game mini-tournament -- flopped, the league's players and fans are calling for more changes. One idea seems to be rising to the top: Team USA vs. everybody. Published February 17, 2025
Nationals sign former All-Star Paul DeJong to one-year, $1 million contract
The Nationals signed former All-Star shortstop Paul DeJong to a one-year, $1 million deal on Sunday. DeJong, 31, hit 24 home runs in 139 games for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals last season. Published February 16, 2025
Love says White player’s dunk dominance ‘during Black History Month’ should inspire competition
Kevin Love hasn't made many highlights this season for the Miami Heat, but his commentary during NBA All-Star festivities on Saturday night went viral. Published February 16, 2025
Border skirmish: Three fights in 9 seconds in U.S. vs. Canada hockey match
There's been some friction between America and Canada in the political arena of late, and on Saturday night, the two countries leterally came to blows. Published February 16, 2025
Optimistic Wizards enter NBA All-Star break feeling like they’ve ‘turned a corner’
The Washington Wizards are no longer eligible for the worst season in NBA history -- a three-game winning streak this month kept that specter from lurking over the young locker room. Published February 13, 2025
Dungeons & Dragons-playing athletes take aim at nerd-jock divide
"Nerd" and "jock" are no longer mutually exclusive titles. Just ask former NFL fullback Johnny Stanton, who joined several other athletes last month for a Dungeons & Dragons livestream to raise money for charity. Published February 13, 2025
Eager Nationals open spring training with several players reporting early
The groundhog saw his shadow and a blanket of snow covered the District region this week. But the "pop" of catchers' mitts and "sizzle" of fastballs returned to Florida ballparks on Wednesday, marking the start of MLB spring training and a step toward warmer seasons. Published February 12, 2025
Angels’ Rendon to miss extended time with hip injury
Anthony Rendon, the former Washington Nationals third basemen who signed a $245 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019, is injured again. The Angels announced Wednesday that the 34-year-old would miss extended time with a hip injury. Published February 12, 2025
‘Slick Rick,’ Bills’ mailroom employee, ‘living the dream’ after Josh Allen’s MVP shoutout
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was feeling grateful on Thursday when he was named the NFL MVP for the first time in his career. He thanked his fiancee, actress Hailee Steinfeld, his teammates and his coaches. Published February 12, 2025
Golfer Adam Scott says PGA Tour’s Oval Office meeting with Trump ‘a positive thing’
President Trump has been heavily involved with his favorite sport, golf, since returning to the White House last month, and last week he had an Oval Office meeting with Adam Scott about a possible PGA-LIV deal, with the pro golfer calling the visit "a positive thing." Published February 12, 2025
Commanders look like trade destination, championship contender as NFL pivots to offseason
The green and white confetti has settled on the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win. But while Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts celebrated at Walt Disney World and the Eagles planned a parade, 31 other teams have already shifted focus to the 2025 season. Published February 11, 2025
Commanders coordinator Kingsbury reportedly turned down Saints head coaching job
The New Orleans Saints announced Tuesday the hiring of Kellen Moore as their new head coach, less than 48 hours after the offensive coordinator won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. But one Washington Commanders coach was reportedly the first option for the role. Published February 11, 2025
