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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson’s absence leads to NFL investigation into Ravens injury report

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was inactive for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, despite being listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. The NFL is now investigating whether the Ravens violated the league's injury reporting policies, according to multiple reports. Published October 26, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups speaks during an NBA basketball press conference, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) **FILE**

NBA coach, player arrested amid fed probe of Mafia’s poker, gambling rings

Federal authorities stunned the sports world Thursday with arrests of more than 30 people -- including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier -- following an investigation into illegal sports betting and poker rings that the FBI said were run by the Mafia. Published October 23, 2025

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) taking a shot during the third period of an NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 19, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Capitals’ Leonard gets ‘better and better’ amid hot start

The Capitals are scoring goals in bunches as they jumped to a 5-2 start to the NHL season. But for the first time in years, those successful shots aren't coming from the stick of Alex Ovechkin. Instead, a group of fresh faces leads the way for Washington. Published October 22, 2025

FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Kurt Suzuki (24) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)

Angels hire ex-Nationals catcher Suzuki as new manager

The Los Angeles Angels have landed a new manager. Kurt Suzuki, who was a catcher with the Washington Nationals during their 2019 World Series run, is taking over the top role in the dugout. Published October 21, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels avoids a tackle by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Daniels injured in Commanders’ blowout loss to Cowboys

The Commanders' bad day kept getting worse during Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While being blown out by their rivals, Washington lost quarterback Jayden Daniels to a right hamstring injury. Published October 19, 2025

Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young catches a deep fly ball hit by the Athletics' Shea Langeliers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals’ Young named Gold Glove finalist

It was a season to forget for the last-place Washington Nationals, but center fielder Jacob Young is still looking to bring home some hardware. He was named a Gold Glove finalist on Wednesday. Published October 15, 2025