Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
NFL reveals Eagles’ opponent in Brazil opener: Packers
Friday night football, anyone? The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2024 season with a game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 6, a rare Friday matchup in NFL annals. Published April 10, 2024
2-time NFL champion Logan Ryan retires after 11 seasons
Longtime NFL defensive back Logan Ryan announced his retirement Tuesday. The Rutgers product won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots before playing for four more teams in his 11 seasons. Published April 9, 2024
Champions League soccer games to continue despite terrorist threats
Social media posts linked to the terrorist group ISIS threatened violence at this week's Champions League quarterfinals, but UEFA, European soccer's governing body, said Tuesday it's not changing the schedule. Published April 9, 2024
Commanders add new trainers after receiving ‘F’ from players
The NFL's lowest-ranked athletic training staff welcomed fresh blood on Monday. The Washington Commanders added new trainers after coming in last on a report card grading teams on how players are treated. Published April 8, 2024
Pitch clock is ‘an unprecedented threat’ to athletes, MLB players union says
The pitch clock threatens the health of big league aces, according to the MLB Players Association. Union officials say the recently implemented rule leads to more injuries while league executives blame increased pitch velocity and spin rates. Published April 7, 2024
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley would welcome transgender athletes in women’s sports
University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't afraid of controversy. Published April 7, 2024
Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals reach retirement agreement: reports
Stephen Strasburg has retired after reaching a financial agreement with the Washington Nationals. Published April 7, 2024
Caitlin Clark, next-gen female hoops stars raise bar on what’s possible for women’s game
Monday's game featured Clark pouring in 41 points and pulling in 12.3 million viewers for ESPN -- more than last year's World Series and four of the five games in the 2023 NBA Finals. Published April 4, 2024
U.S. women’s national soccer vets bummed about teammate liking, sharing homophobic TikTok posts
U.S. women's national soccer team captains Alex Morgan and Lindsay Horan on Wednesday said they were "extremely saddened" by teammate Korbin Albert's social media activity. The 20-year-old midfielder issued an apology last week after liking and sharing an array of anti-LGBTQ posts on her TikTok account. Published April 4, 2024
Commanders veterans meet ‘new team’ as offseason program begins with fresh faces
The Commanders didn't have nametags when they opened their offseason program on Tuesday, but it might've been helpful given the flood of new players, coaches and executives in the building. Published April 3, 2024
Women’s NCAA Tournament, led by Iowa-LSU, shatters ratings record
Caitlin Clark is on a roll, breaking scoring and viewership records. Published April 3, 2024
Capitals prepare for playoff push after early-season struggles
The Washington Capitals enter the final stretch of the NHL season primed for a playoff push after treading water for most of the season. Published April 2, 2024
LSU skips national anthem before clash with Iowa; coach claims normal absence
Iowa defeated LSU on Monday in an instant classic for the women's NCAA Tournament -- but one team drew criticism for its actions before the game tipped off. Published April 2, 2024
Rebuilding Nationals fall 8-4 to Pittsburgh in home opener
The Nationals disappointed a sellout crowd with an 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Monday. Published April 1, 2024
D.C. Defenders drop UFL debut to San Antonio
The D.C. Defenders disappointed in their first-ever UFL game, a 27-12 loss to the San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday. Published March 31, 2024
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sought by police after Dallas crash: Report
Police officers in Dallas are looking for Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after a crash on Saturday evening, the Dallas Morning News reported. Published March 31, 2024
D.C. Defenders open UFL season with high expectations
Spring football returns this weekend under a new name -- but the D.C. Defenders will bring back a roster of familiar faces for home games at Audi Field. Published March 28, 2024
No-name Nationals, 5 seasons removed from World Series glory, open another rebuilding season
The first game of the season for Nationals fans often felt like Christmas morning -- especially when stars like Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper, and Ryan Zimmerman trotted out onto the field. These days, those big names are gone, and when the team begins the 2024 campaign against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, even the most dedicated fan will likely need a program to know who's who on the Nationals' roster. Published March 27, 2024
Wizards, Caps to stay in D.C. after Alexandria kills proposed Potomac Yard arena
The Capitals and Wizards will stay put in their Chinatown building through 2050 under a tentative deal with the District that extends the teams' leases, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Published March 27, 2024
Caitlin Clark offered $5 million to join Ice Cube’s BIG3 league
Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women's college basketball as she tries to lead Iowa to a second straight Final Four. Now she has a $5 million offer to play against men when her college career ends. Published March 27, 2024
