Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Aaron Rodgers conspicuously passes on shaking Trump’s hand at UFC event
Just about everyone in a raucous New Jersey crowd of fight fans welcomed Donald Trump to UFC 302 Saturday night, but New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a few seats away from the former president at ringside, didn't seem to share the enthusiasm. Published June 2, 2024
Wife of Commanders owner Josh Harris says team name ‘sounds pretty good to me’
The Washington Commanders' name remains a hot topic two years after the team rebranded under former owner Dan Snyder. Marjorie Harris, the wife of current owner Josh Harris, weighed in on Wednesday. Published May 30, 2024
U.S. men’s soccer team opens D.C. area training camp with eyes on 2026 World Cup
The U.S. men's soccer team is accustomed to pressure -- it's the Washington region's heat and humidity that will take some getting used to. Published May 29, 2024
Wizards remove interim tag, hire Keefe as full-time coach
The Washington Wizards' search for a new coach didn't require the front office to look far and wide. The team awarded the role to interim coach Brian Keefe on Wednesday. Published May 29, 2024
Commanders’ name still unpopular among fans, poll finds
The Commanders' rebrand for Washington's NFL franchise hasn't grown on apprehensive fans after two years with the name, according to an April poll by The Washington Post. Published May 29, 2024
Notre Dame wins second consecutive lacrosse title with rout of Maryland
The Maryland men's lacrosse team fell back to Earth on Monday -- their unlikely postseason run ended with a 15-5 loss to Notre Dame in the national championship game. Published May 27, 2024
Mariners, led by 4 Rodriguez RBIs, escape sweep with win over Nationals
Julio Rodriguez helped the Seattle Mariners avoid a sweep against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with three hits and four RBIs in the 9-5 win. Published May 26, 2024
Former NFL star Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy, owes $3 million
Business is no longer booming for former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown. The seven-time Pro Bowler has filed for bankruptcy and owes $3 million to creditors, according to the Times Union of Albany, New York. Published May 23, 2024
Chiefs’ quarterback, coach, owner’s wife defend Butker after commencement speech
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker ruffled feathers with a conservative commencement speech at Benedictine College this month. Now coming to his defense are quarterback Patrick Mahomes, coach Andy Reid and Tavia Hunt, wife of the NFL champions' owner. Published May 23, 2024
Commanders to visit Dolphins for preseason joint practice in August
The Washington Commanders are headed south this offseason to Miami, where the team will join the Dolphins for a joint practice ahead of their Aug. 17 preseason matchup. Published May 22, 2024
Lombardi instilled, valued inclusivity in a time of widespread exclusion
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's recent remarks on abortion, gender roles and the looming national celebration of Pride Month were a reminder that sports inevitably reflect the controversies and complexities of the society around them. Published May 21, 2024
‘King Kong vs. Godzilla’: Star-studded Maryland, Virginia lacrosse squads face off in Final Four
The Maryland and Virginia men's lacrosse teams know each other well -- both coaches say they're familiar with the other's strengths, strategies and stars. They also know what's at stake when the squads meet Saturday in the NCAA men's lacrosse championship semifinals: a national championship game berth. Published May 21, 2024
Dan Snyder upset after funding movie that negatively portrays Donald Trump: Report
Dan Snyder no longer owns the Washington Commanders, but that won't stop the billionaire from making waves. The former NFL owner invested in the movie "The Apprentice," and is now upset with how the film portrays Donald Trump, according to Variety. Published May 20, 2024
Bill Maher defends Butker’s speech: ‘I don’t see what the big crime is’
Bill Maher doesn't see a problem with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's May 11 commencement speech. Published May 20, 2024
Tyson Fury says his loss to Oleksandr Usyk was because of judges’ sympathies to plight of Ukraine
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Sadia Arabia, on Saturday night to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The defeated boxer said the judges only sided with Usyk, a Ukrainian, due to the ongoing war with Russia. Published May 19, 2024
Caitlin Clark’s debut draws 2.1 million viewers, highest WNBA rating since 2001
Basketball fans keep turning on their TVs to see Caitlin Clark. After shattering records throughout her college career at Iowa, the No. 1 draft pick drew 2.1 million viewers in her WNBA debut Tuesday. Published May 16, 2024
Commanders open season on road against Buccaneers, play two prime-time games
The NFL unveiled the full 2024 schedule on Wednesday night with a three-hour television special as the league continues its quest to dominate all 12 months of the sports calendar. Published May 15, 2024
NFL’s Christmas Day games to stream on Netflix
Live football is coming to Netflix. The NFL announced Wednesday that the streaming service will host two Christmas Day games this year. Published May 15, 2024
Batter up: Ted Leonsis still wants to buy Nationals from Lerners
The Lerner family says the Washington Nationals are no longer up for sale. That won't stop Ted Leonsis, who already owns the Washington Wizards and Capitals, from making an offer. Published May 15, 2024
Dan Quinn brings ‘different vibe,’ open communication to Commanders’ early workouts
Coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said open communication is vital for Washington's new coaching staff. Published May 14, 2024
