Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Wizards ship Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and a first-round draft pick
The Washington Wizards are making moves ahead of the NBA draft. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday evening that the Wizards are sending forward Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in this year's NBA draft and an additional pick in 2029. Published June 26, 2024
‘DEI is so vital,’ Emmitt Smith says after Reggie Jackson shares experiences with racism
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives "must exist," says NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. The three-time Super Bowl champion said he was inspired to speak out after hearing MLB legend Reggie Jackson share his own experiences with racism. Published June 26, 2024
Duke alum claims Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur
J.J. Redick, the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, has denied an allegation that he called a Black woman a racial slur while he attended Duke University. Published June 26, 2024
Wizards, armed with No. 2 pick, aim to rebuild through NBA draft
The Washington Wizards hit rock bottom last season. Any hope of returning to relevance will depend on making the right picks, including the No. 2 selection, when the NBA draft kicks off on Wednesday night. Published June 25, 2024
Golf Galaxy employee drinks 3 beers before playoff, qualifies for PGA Tour event
Nick Bienz is technically a registered pro golfer, but his day job sees him selling clubs at Golf Galaxy. Published June 25, 2024
Magic Johnson sees himself and Larry Bird in Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese’s rivalry
When NBA legend Magic Johnson sees Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set viewership records for the WNBA, he says he thinks of his rivalry with Larry Bird in the 1970s and 1980s. Published June 25, 2024
Capitals weighing trade possibilities ahead of Friday’s NHL draft
The prospects in this weekend's NHL draft likely won't make an impact on the ice next season -- that's the nature of a hockey player's development. But the Washington Capitals say they could package this year's draft picks to trade for an impact player. Published June 24, 2024
Former Pistons general manager to join Wizards as adviser
The Washington Wizards are still making front-office moves just two days before the NBA draft. The rebuilding team has hired former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver as a senior adviser, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Published June 24, 2024
Capitals unveil commemorative logos, patches for 50th anniversary season
The Washington Capitals are going to party like it's 1974. The franchise announced throwback logos and jersey patches to celebrate its 50th season in the D.C. area. Published June 24, 2024
Dan Snyder’s $60 million mansion is back on the market
Dan Snyder doesn't seem to be planning a return to the D.C. region. After donating his Maryland estate to the American Cancer Society last year, the former Washington Commanders owner wants to sell his Fairfax County estate for $60 million. Published June 24, 2024
Caitlin Clark snub was ‘missed opportunity’ for women’s basketball, head of 2028 L.A. Games says
Caitlin Clark, the brightest young star in the WNBA, won't compete for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The president of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee said the snub marked a "missed opportunity" for women's basketball. Published June 23, 2024
Hundreds of youth wrestlers converge on Fairfax tournament to raise mental health awareness
It's been nearly 15 years since Eric Monday, a pillar of northern Virginia's wrestling community, killed himself. On Saturday, hundreds of wrestlers will take to the mats at George Mason University to his memory and raise awareness about the mental health challenges athletes face. Published June 20, 2024
‘Like a drug’: Sports dominate culture with surging attendance, TV ratings
Ticket prices are soaring, leagues are expanding, legalized betting is exploding, and ratings are higher than ever. Sports are everywhere, all the time, and Americans still can't get enough. Published June 20, 2024
Capitals land center Pierre-Luc Dubois from Kings for goalie Darcy Kuemper
The Washington Capitals have traded goalie Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings for center Pierre-Luc Dubois, the teams announced Wednesday. Published June 19, 2024
Commanders to pay $1.3 million to settle ticket lawsuit in Virginia
The Washington Commanders agreed to a $1.3 million settlement after failing to return season ticket deposits to fans under their previous owners, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Tuesday. Published June 19, 2024
Mystics look to stay hot against Fever rookie Clark
The Washington Mystics have won two in a row after losing the first 12 games of the WNBA season. The team looks to keep their hot streak alive during a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. Published June 18, 2024
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes defends Angel Reese, says Caitlin Clark plays like a bully
Angel Reese's flagrant foul against fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark on Sunday drew a hard-hitting comment from former star Sheryl Swoopes, who said Clark uses bully tactics. Published June 18, 2024
Commanders plan to remake Ashburn training site into data centers
The Washington Commanders could turn their 162-acre headquarters and training facility in Ashburn, Virginia, into data centers, according to a proposal filed in Loudoun County on Monday. Published June 18, 2024
Nationals’ youth movement powers team to playoff fringes through 71 games
The rebuilding Washington Nationals are ahead of schedule through 71 games, powered by several young stars who have made an immediate impact since joining the major league roster. Published June 17, 2024
Hard foul draws Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark into unfair ‘race war’ label, contends Robert Griffin III
An on-court rivalry between a pair of WNBA rookies, with the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese called for a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark on Sunday, triggered a social media frenzy. Published June 17, 2024
