Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Football fantasies: Draft parties, celebrities, research take real money
The onetime cottage industry of fantasy football, like the juggernaut NFL that spawned it, keeps getting bigger, crazier -- and more expensive. Published August 29, 2024
Commanders, Quinn move on from Rivera-era draft picks with initial 53-man roster
The Commanders, along with the rest of the league, trimmed their 90-man preseason rosters down to 53 players, with Washington unexpectedly parting ways with several Ron Rivera draft picks from last year. Published August 27, 2024
Commanders sell naming rights to stadium
The Washington Commanders will play their 2024 home games at the newly renamed Northwest Stadium, so named after the NFL franchise finalized a multiyear naming rights agreement with Virginia-based Northwest Federal Credit Union on Tuesday. Published August 27, 2024
Commanders look to put roster ‘puzzle’ together before final cutdown
Commanders coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim their 91-man training camp roster down to 53 players. Published August 26, 2024
NASCAR Truck Series driver dislocates shoulder while celebrating first win
NASCAR driver Layne Riggs won his first Truck Series race in his 23rd start and promptly dislocated his shoulder Sunday while celebrating his victory. Published August 26, 2024
Florida Little League coach’s faith-based pregame speech divides social media
Florida won the Little League World Series on Sunday in extra innings after a faith-based speech by coach Jonathan Anderson. Published August 26, 2024
Commanders unveil amenities, new food options
It's a new day for Washington Commanders fans. That was the message from team owner Josh Harris as his franchise hosted its first game at the newly renamed and renovated Commanders Field in Maryland. Published August 25, 2024
Commanders to build Sean Taylor statue outside Maryland stadium
The Commanders will honor former safety Sean Taylor with a statue outside their stadium in Landover, Maryland, the franchise announced Saturday. Published August 25, 2024
D.C. brothers became esports champions years after mom threw Xbox off the balcony
Sherry Williams has tempered her view of video games since the day in 2020 when, frustrated by her son's lack of focus on schoolwork, she threw the family Xbox off the balcony of her Bowie, Maryland, townhouse. Published August 22, 2024
Commanders trade Dotson to Eagles on day of deals
The Commanders traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round selections, the NFL teams announced Thursday. Published August 22, 2024
Commanders trade for kicker Cade York, release Riley Patterson
The Commanders released kicker Riley Patterson on Thursday after agreeing to trade for the Cleveland Browns' Cade York, according to multiple reports. Washington will send a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick to Cleveland. Published August 22, 2024
Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores hopes to ‘grow’ after criticism from ex-QB Tagovailoa
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores played peacemaker on Tuesday after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called him "a terrible person" on the "Dan Le Batard Show." Published August 21, 2024
Cutdown day looms as Commanders open final week of training camp
The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday with less than a week before the NFL's most dreaded occasion: cutdown day. But coach Dan Quinn said players shouldn't place too much importance on the final week of training camp. Published August 21, 2024
Travis Kelce to appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ with Adam Sandler
Travis Kelce's big year marches on. Adam Sandler confirmed Tuesday that the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end will appear in "Happy Gilmore 2," which will start filming next month. Published August 21, 2024
As Nationals fade to bottom of standings, young stars provide reason to cheer
The Nationals are fading to the bottom of the standings after an encouraging start to the year. But young stars like James Wood and Jacob Young have given Washington fans plenty of reasons for optimism with less than 40 games remaining in the season. Published August 20, 2024
Punter calls out ‘No Fun League’ after Commanders ask him to erase tryout video
A free agent punter claims the Commanders asked him to take down a video showing his recent tryout at the franchise's Ashburn, Virginia, training facility. Drue Chrisman hasn't removed his post and called out the NFL for being "no fun." Published August 20, 2024
Warriors coach Kerr praises Harris-Walz campaign’s ‘winning spirit’
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign Monday during a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The nine-time NBA champion said he wasn't concerned with the "risks" of backing a candidate. Published August 20, 2024
Jayden Daniels officially named Commanders starting QB for season opener
It's official: Rookie Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the season opener. Published August 19, 2024
Kai Trump taking her golf swing to the University of Miami
Kai Trump is about to be a Miami Hurricane. The 17-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump announced Sunday she's committed to play golf at the University of Miami. Published August 19, 2024
Harrison Butker says having enemies is good: ‘That means you’ve stood up for something’
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker caused a social media frenzy this offseason with his pro-family commencement speech at Benedictine College. The three-time Super Bowl champion stood by his comments after Saturday's preseason game against the Lions. Published August 19, 2024
