Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Mystics trade 2024 first-rounder Edwards to Sun for Sheldon
The Aaliyah Edwards era is over for the Washington Mystics. They agreed to trade the 2024 first-round pick to the Connecticut Sun on Thursday in exchange for guard Jacy Sheldon. Published August 7, 2025
Second fan arrested, accused of throwing sex toy at WNBA game
A second fan was arrested on Wednesday and accused of throwing a sex toy at a WNBA game between the Connecticut Sun and Phoenix Mercury the night before at PHX Arena. Published August 7, 2025
Grandfather Archie Manning says Texas QB Arch Manning will stay in college after 2025 season
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is widely expected to be one of the top passers in college football this season. Published August 7, 2025
More NFL starters to skip preseason games as surging joint practices supplant exhibitions
The Washington Commanders open preseason action on Friday against the New England Patriots. But star quarterback Jayden Daniels likely won't play in the exhibition game. He'll get his work in during a joint practice between the two teams on Wednesday. Published August 5, 2025
Mystics trade All-Star Sykes to Storm for package featuring 2026 first-round pick
The Washington Mystics' leading scorer is headed to Seattle. Published August 5, 2025
Nationals prospect Cavalli to make first major league start in three years
It was a long road back to the majors for Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli, but the 26-year-old is expected to make his first major league start in three years on Wednesday against the Athletics. Published August 5, 2025
Capitals’ Ovechkin to partner with Russian streaming service for biopic
The Alex Ovechkin story is coming to a Russian streaming service. Published August 5, 2025
Bridgewater signs with Buccaneers after suspension as high school coach
Journeyman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL -- again. The former high school football coach was expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Published August 5, 2025
‘Do what’s right’: Commanders coordinators embrace new philosophy after breakout season
Coaching is an exercise in humility, according to Washington Commanders coordinators Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury. While players spent the offseason honing their skills and letting their bodies recover, the coaching staff pinpointed their own areas for improvement. Published August 4, 2025
Washington Commanders donate $1 million to local girls’ flag football programs
The Washington Commanders are betting big on flag football. The team announced Monday a $1 million donation to 127 girls flag football programs around the Washington area. Published August 4, 2025
Commanders, Bowser take victory lap after D.C Council approves RFK Stadium plan
The Washington Commanders' return to "Old D.C." has cleared a major hurdle as the D.C. Council voted 9-3 on Friday in favor of a glitzy new arena on the site of the crumbling RFK Stadium. Published August 3, 2025
Spirit’s Rodman gets standing ovation, scores game-winning goal in return from injury
Washington Spirit fans greeted star forward Trinity Rodman with a standing ovation during Sunday's match against the Portland Thorns. She rewarded the home crowd with a game-winning goal in the 92nd minute. Published August 3, 2025
Fan arrested, banned after throwing sex toy onto court during WNBA game, league says
A WNBA fan has been arrested after authorities said they threw a sex toy onto the court during a game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, the league confirmed on Saturday. Published August 3, 2025
D.C. Council approves $3.7 billion RFK Campus proposal for new Commanders stadium
Cue the fight song; the Washington Commanders are coming back to "Old D.C." Published August 1, 2025
Gore remains a National amid frenzy of MLB trade deadline moves
Led by interim general manager Mike DeBartolo, the Nationals hosted a deadline fire sale. Closer Kyle Finnegan is now a Detroit Tiger and rotational outfielder Alex Call is a Los Angeles Dodger after a pair of trades on Thursday. Published July 31, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin requests trade as contract negotiations stall
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday evening as contract negotiations stalled, sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Washington Times. Published July 31, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin requests trade as contract negotiations stall
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday evening as contract negotiations stalled. Published July 31, 2025
Olympian Michael Phelps answers Ravens’ plea for swimming lessons
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled a new recovery pool at their practice facility this offseason, with one problem -- players didn't know how to swim. Enter 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. Published July 31, 2025
Nationals trade outfielder Alex Call to the Dodgers
Veteran outfielder Alex Call has played his last game as a National. The rebuilding club traded him to the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Published July 31, 2025
Nationals trade closer Finnegan to Tigers ahead of deadline
The Nationals sent closer Kyle Finnegan to the Detroit Tigers, one of the American League's top teams. Published July 31, 2025
