Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Gold medal archer offers to train Dr. Dre for Olympic dream ahead of Los Angeles Games
You're never too old to be an Olympian, according to American archer Justin Huish. The two-time gold medalist said this weekend he would help rapper and producer Dr. Dre compete as an archer in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Published August 18, 2024
Wizards to play Dia de los Muertos game in Mexico City this season
The Washington Wizards will play a regular season game against the Miami Heat in Mexico City for Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 2. Published August 15, 2024
Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun jarred by online criticism
Australian breakdancer Raygun -- nee Rachael Gunn -- on Thursday said the online reaction to her infamous performance at the Paris Olympics has been "devastating." Published August 15, 2024
QB coming home: Virginia native McSorley signs with Commanders
The Commanders signed journeyman quarterback Trace McSorley on Thursday to provide extra depth ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Published August 15, 2024
Reenergized Mystics return to WNBA action with playoff aspirations
The WNBA returns Thursday after a month-long Olympic break that allowed the Washington Mystics to get healthy ahead of a potential playoff push in the regular season's final month. Published August 14, 2024
British runner says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg
A stubbed toe can force some people to ball up in pain. That isn't the case for marathon runner Rose Harvey. The British athlete said Tuesday that she competed in Sunday's Olympic race with a broken femur. Published August 14, 2024
With two weeks to cutdown day, players on bubble look to make case for roster spot
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant has played for nine football teams in five different professional leagues since leaving Clemson in 2014. After signing with Washington on Tuesday, the 32-year-old became one of dozens of Commanders on the roster bubble, fighting for a spot on the final depth chart. Published August 13, 2024
Colin Kaepernick says he’s ‘still training’ for potential comeback
Colin Kaepernick has not played professional football since 2017. But the former 49ers quarterback said this week that he's still hoping to mount an NFL comeback. Published August 13, 2024
‘I would beat Noah Lyles’: Dolphins’ Hill says he could outrun Olympic gold medalist
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is fast, but he is not the fastest man in the world. That title belongs to Noah Lyles, a northern Virginia native who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in Paris this month. But Hill says he can take him. Published August 13, 2024
Commanders sign receiver Martavis Bryant, release kicker Ramiz Ahmed
The Washington Commanders continued their roster overhaul Tuesday by signing veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant and releasing kicker Ramiz Ahmed. Published August 13, 2024
‘Tell the Truth Monday’ at Commanders camp: Players, coaches reflect on preseason opener
"The eye in the sky never lies," Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott said after Monday's practice, the first since Saturday's preseason game against the New York Jets. Published August 12, 2024
Aesthetics over safety? NFL players weigh benefits of Guardian Caps during preseason games
Six NFL players became the first in the league to wear Guardian Caps in a preseason game last weekend by using the oversized extra pad that goes over their regular helmets. Published August 12, 2024
World’s fastest man, youngest track gold medalist: D.C.-area Olympians made history in Paris
The world's fastest man is from northern Virginia. A Maryland teenager became the youngest-ever gold medalist in a track event. One of Maryland's favorite daughters became the most decorated female Olympian in U.S. history. Published August 11, 2024
QB Jayden Daniels dazzles in preseason debut for Commanders
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels did his best Tom Cruise impression during his preseason debut on Saturday against the Jets, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. The 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner audibled from a screen to an "all-go" look without his coach's permission on his first NFL drive. Published August 11, 2024
American high jumper forced to settle for silver after opting against shared gold medal
American Shelby McEwen had a shot at a shared gold medal at Saturday's Olympic high jump final. Instead, McEwan will return to the U.S. with a silver medal after losing a "jump-off" to New Zealand's Hamish Kerr. Published August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise cheers on U.S. women’s soccer before expected Olympic ceremony stunt
Tom Cruise has had a busy summer. The "Top Gun" star was spotted cheering on the American women's soccer team during their gold medal victory on Saturday and is expected to perform a high-octane stunt at Sunday's closing ceremony in Paris, according to multiple reports. Published August 11, 2024
Commanders have ‘room for improvement’ after underwhelming joint practice with Jets
The Washington Commanders are not where they want to be. That's what defensive tackle Jon Allen said after a soggy joint practice Thursday that saw coach Dan Quinn's squad struggle in a downpour against the New York Jets. Published August 8, 2024
Conor McGregor lambasts Trump over praise of Russian MMA fighter
Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor teed off on Donald Trump after the former president named Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC pugilist during an interview Monday with online streamer Adin Ross. Published August 7, 2024
Indian wrestler’s unlikely Olympic run ends after she misses weight by ‘a few grams’
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Cinderella run at the Paris Olympics ended Wednesday when she failed to make weight before her gold medal match in the 110-pound weight class. Published August 7, 2024
Daniels, other rookies earn starting spots on Commanders’ first depth chart
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Washington Commanders during their preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday. Published August 6, 2024
