Liam Griffin
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Commanders activate McLaurin from physically unable to perform list
The Commanders activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday, though the 29-year-old has still not appeared on the practice field. Published August 16, 2025
Wizards to be featured in just two national broadcasts next season, least in NBA
No NBA team will have fewer nationally broadcast games this season than the Wizards. The NBA released its full schedule for the upcoming campaign on Thursday, including the broadcast schedule with new partners NBC and Prime Video. Published August 14, 2025
Nationals boot Lowe to make room for Crews’ return
First baseman Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam on Wednesday in probably his final game with the Washington Nationals. They designated him for assignment on Thursday and reinstated rookie outfielder Dylan Crews from the injured list. Published August 14, 2025
Los Angeles Olympic venues to feature corporate sponsors for first time
Corporate sponsors can purchase venue naming rights for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, event organizers announced Thursday. Published August 14, 2025
Commanders, Ravens cancel joint practice over logistics
The Washington Commanders will no longer host the Baltimore Ravens for a joint practice next week, the teams announced Thursday. Published August 14, 2025
Swift unveils ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ artwork on Kelce brothers’ podcast
Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will debut on Oct. 3 and fans got their first glance at the album cover Wednesday evening. Published August 13, 2025
D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration
Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases. Published August 13, 2025
Cowboys owner Jones reveals cancer diagnosis, credits experimental drug
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Wednesday that he survived a decadelong battle with Stage 4 melanoma, a type of skin cancer, that began in 2010. Published August 13, 2025
Cowboys richest in NFL with $12.8 billion valuation; Commanders in top 10
The Dallas Cowboys are still the most valuable team in the NFL, worth $12.8 billion, according to a ranking released by Sportico on Wednesday. Published August 13, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin-less offense sputters as tensions rise during camp scrimmage
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin's continued absence over a contract dispute has created some "silver linings" for coach Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders -- he's had a better chance to evaluate the rest of the receiving group, for better or worse. Published August 12, 2025
UFC CEO: White House fight night on July 4 ‘absolutely going to happen’
President Trump and the UFC are going to celebrate America's 250th birthday with cage matches on the White House's South Lawn, UFC CEO Dana White reaffirmed Tuesday. Published August 12, 2025
Swift to unveil 12th album artwork on Kelce brothers’ NFL podcast
The NFL season is less than a month away, and the league's most famous couple is starting a publicity push. Pop superstar Taylor Swift plans to unveil the artwork for her 12th album, "Life of a Showgirl," on boyfriend Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast on Wednesday. Published August 12, 2025
Paramount grabs UFC broadcast rights for seven years, $7.7 billion
UFC announced a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast deal with Paramount on Monday morning, allowing all of its 43 annual events to stream live on the Paramount+ service without additional fees. Published August 11, 2025
House Judiciary panel calls on sports commissioners to testify about broadcast blackouts
"Blackouts," local television broadcasts that are not available via streaming options, have riled cable-cutting sports fans for years. On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee called on league commissioners to justify the practice. Published August 11, 2025
Commanders cut 2024 draft pick Hampton amid flurry of moves
The Commanders' 2024 draft class has its first disappointment. The team released linebacker Dominique Hampton, a fifth-round pick in last year's draft, on Monday morning. Published August 11, 2025
Commanders look to ‘flush’ disappointing preseason debut
Commanders coach Dan Quinn arrived frustrated for Sunday's training camp practice, the team's first since a 48-18 blowout loss to the New England Patriots in their preseason debut on Friday. Published August 10, 2025
Hall of Fame Yankees closer Rivera tears Achilles during Old-Timers’ game
Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera returned to retirement after tearing his Achilles tendon while fielding a fly ball during the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' game on Saturday afternoon. Published August 10, 2025
Two Japanese boxers die after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts on same card
Two Japanese boxers died over the weekend after suffering brain injuries during separate bouts on the same card in Tokyo on Aug. 2. Published August 10, 2025
Commanders’ Niang tears ACL, forcing more offensive line changes as season approaches
Commanders tackle Lucas Niang, who the team signed just two weeks ago, will miss the upcoming season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, coach Dan Quinn announced Sunday. Published August 10, 2025
Nationals drop series to A’s amid dreadful summer stretch
The Washington Nationals are limping to the finish line of another disappointing season after stripping the roster amid last week's trade deadline. Thursday's sparsely attended, 6-0 loss to the visiting Athletics was the latest struggle for a Washington club that's revamping on the fly. Published August 7, 2025