Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
WNBA star Kelsey Plum, NFL TE Darren Waller file for divorce
Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller filed for divorce this week in Nevada. The pair tied the knot in March 2023. Published April 24, 2024
Reggie Bush regains 2005 Heisman Trophy 14 years after forfeit
USC legend Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Published April 24, 2024
Jokic’s brother punches fan at Nuggets-Lakers game
Nikola Jokic's brother appeared to punch a fan after the Denver Nuggets' victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Published April 23, 2024
Tickets for Mystics’ game against Clark, Fever hot item
The Washington Mystics' June 7 game this season against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at Capital One Arena sold out in under three hours after tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Published April 23, 2024
DE Shaka Toney, reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension, cut by Commanders
The Commanders released defensive end Shaka Toney on Monday. The NFL reinstated the Penn State product last week after he served a season-long gambling suspension in 2023. Published April 22, 2024
French basketball star wants Embiid barred from Olympics: ‘Ban him from entering France’
Cameroon native Joel Embiid's 2023 announcement that he would play for his adopted country, the United States, in the Paris Olympics this summer instead of France left some French fans frustrated. Published April 22, 2024
Former Colorado player says he doesn’t want to ‘play for clicks’ under Deion Sanders
A former Colorado cornerback entered the transfer portal this week and criticized coach Deion Sanders' program on the way out. Published April 22, 2024
Mystics move June game against Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena
The 4,200-seat Entertainment and Sports Arena -- home of the Mystics -- is not big enough for Caitlin Clark. Published April 18, 2024
Commanders brass quiet on No. 2 pick as draft draws near
General manager Adam Peters on Thursday took a little mystery out of the Washington Commanders' plans for next week's No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, telling reporters the team has essentially ruled out trading down. Published April 18, 2024
Late-season surge has underdog Capitals eager to face Rangers in first-round series
The Capitals have a postseason date with their former coach Peter Laviolette and the New York Rangers this weekend. Published April 17, 2024
Mystics say they’ll consider a larger arena for some home games this summer
With WNBA attendance expected to soar this summer as record-setting young stars like Caitlin Clark enter the league, teams including the Washington Mystics are eyeing some games in larger arenas. Published April 17, 2024
Deion Sanders says son Shedeur, Travis Hunter would consider only 6 NFL teams
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his top players should be selective about their NFL future. Published April 16, 2024
Serena Williams floats interest in WNBA ownership
Tennis legend Serena Williams floated a potential return to sports in a new role -- as a WNBA owner. Published April 16, 2024
Top QB prospects visit Commanders Park as NFL draft nears
The Washington Commanders are hosting several quarterback prospects on pre-draft visits this week. The NFL draft is over a week away, but the team's decision-makers are already on the clock when it comes to picking their quarterback of the future. Published April 15, 2024
Woebegone Wizards set new franchise low for wins
The Wizards' worst-ever season finally ended Sunday with a 132-122 loss to the Boston Celtics in a display of two teams on vastly different trajectories. Published April 14, 2024
Conor McGregor to headline UFC event, Dana White confirms
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the octagon this June at UFC 303, company CEO Dana White said Saturday. Published April 14, 2024
Caitlin Clark joins SNL, roasts writers for women’s sports jokes
Women's basketball star Caitlin Clark joined "Saturday Night Live" this weekend to poke back at the program's coverage of women's sports. Published April 14, 2024
Staying alive: Capitals cling to playoff hopes with only a few games left
The Washington Capitals' roller-coaster campaign is roaring to a finish. The team is embroiled in a tight race for the final playoff spot with four games remaining. Published April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson dead from cancer at 76
O.J. Simpson, the Hall of Fame running back who was acquitted of double murder in the death of his ex-wife and her friend, has reportedly died from cancer. He was 76. Published April 11, 2024
WNBA prepares for the Caitlin Clark Effect
Already, WNBA teams are preparing for the arrival of a player many predict will elevate the league to unprecedented heights. After all, her last college game drew more viewers than the World Series. Published April 10, 2024
