Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders look to hand Bengals third-straight loss in Monday night matchup
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is no stranger to bright lights and big stages. When he takes the field in Cincinnati to face the Bengals in a prime-time Monday night matchup, it will just be the latest box for the No. 2 pick to check off his rookie-year list. Published September 22, 2024
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy questions Vice President Kamala Harris’ faith over abortion platform
Former NFL coach Tony Dungy isn't shy about his Christian faith. The Hall of Famer, a pro-life advocate, took to social media last week to question Vice President Kamala Harris' faith in light of her platform on abortion. Published September 22, 2024
Clark basketball card sells for a WNBA record $840,000
The Caitlin Clark effect has hit the collectibles market. A trading card autographed by the Indiana Fever's Rookie of the Year sold for $84,000 on Thursday, a record for any WNBA card. Published September 22, 2024
Ovechkin, Capitals open training camp with eyes on all-time goals record
Scoring goals isn't getting any easier, according to Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin. The 39-year-old started his 20th NHL training camp on Thursday with his eyes set on Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record. Published September 19, 2024
The wrong guy: From Young to Watson to Manziel, NFL teams often botch QB pick
There is no bigger decision for an NFL franchise than picking the quarterback to lead your team into the future. Published September 19, 2024
Capitals winger T.J. Oshie to start season on long-term injured list
The Washington Capitals will be without longtime alternate captain T.J. Oshie when they take the ice for the first training camp practice on Thursday. The organization announced that the right winger would likely start the 2024-25 season on the long-term injury reserve. Published September 18, 2024
Mystics host Clark, Fever with potential postseason berth at play in regular-season finale
The Washington Mystics enter Thursday's season finale against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever with the playoffs on their mind -- coach Eric Thibault's squad needs a win and some outside help to eek into the postseason. Published September 18, 2024
Commanders look to clean up penalties, red-zone mistakes after gritty win over Giants
The Washington Commanders marched into the red zone six times during Sunday's 21-18 victory against the New York Giants. And six times, coach Dan Quinn's squad had to settle for a field goal. Published September 16, 2024
Wake Forest pays $1 million to opt out of 2025 game against No. 5 Ole Miss after 40-6 blowout
Wake Forest officials had already canceled a planned 2025 game against No. 5 Ole Miss before the Rebels delivered a 40-6 beatdown to the Demon Deacons on Saturday. Published September 16, 2024
Newton calls out Hill for traffic stop behavior: ‘It puts you in danger’
It's been more than a week since Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was thrown to the ground and detained by police during a traffic stop. The NFL star garnered widespread support from many players, but not from former quarterback Cam Newton. Published September 16, 2024
Commanders kick winless Giants into East cellar with record seven field goals
Graham Gano injured his right hamstring chasing down the Commanders' Austin Ekeler on the opening kickoff, and it ended up costing the New York Giants dearly. Published September 15, 2024
How about $72 parking, $29 nachos: Fans will feel the NFL-ation at Commanders games this season
Inflation has taken a bite out of Americans' wallets at the gas pump and the grocery store in recent years, and it will follow them to football stadiums this fall. Published September 12, 2024
Commanders look to rebound with home opener against Giants
The Washington Commanders need a "get-right game" in Sunday's home opener after a disappointing Week 1 loss. On paper, there aren't many better options than the New York Giants, who suffered an opening week beatdown at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Sam Darnold. Published September 12, 2024
Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. to undergo thumb surgery
The Washington Commanders' already-thin secondary got even skinner Wednesday with the word that cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. will be out indefinitely after thumb surgery. Published September 12, 2024
Charles Barkley chides media for ‘race baiting’ after Tyreek Hill’s detainment
The NFL world is reckoning with policing and race relations after officers pulled wide receiver Tyreek Hill from his car and threw him to the pavement on Sunday. But Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley criticized Hill and members of the media on Monday for their reactions. Published September 12, 2024
Danica Patrick challenges authenticity of Taylor Swift’s post-debate Harris endorsement
Pop star Taylor Swift set social media ablaze when she endorsed Kamala Harris for president after Tuesday's debate. Now comes former race car driver Danica Patrick cautioning fans about placing their trust in the 14-time Grammy winner. Published September 12, 2024
NFL’s new kickoff draws mixed reviews
The NFL welcomed a new "dynamic kickoff" for the 2024 season after fans spent years using the routine play as an excuse for a bathroom break and a chance to refill their beverages. The change paid immediate dividends, with several big kick returns in Week 1. Published September 11, 2024
Former Redskins star Adrian Peterson ordered to turn over assets for $12 million debt
Post-NFL life has been tough on former running back Adrian Peterson. A judge on Tuesday ordered the 2012 MVP to turn over his personal assets to settle a $12 million debt. Published September 11, 2024
Durant can’t stand Cowboys fans in D.C.: ‘They don’t stay loyal to the crib’
NBA star and D.C. native Kevin Durant can't stand the Dallas Cowboys to the point that he'd remove them from the NFL if he had the choice. Published September 11, 2024
NFL players reckon with race, policing after Tyreek Hill detainment
The first week of the season is over and the biggest story in the NFL has nothing to do with what happened on the field and everything to do with the country's ongoing divisions over race and policing. Published September 10, 2024
