Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders lean into frustration as they pivot to upcoming Cowboys
The Commanders are glad to have a short week following Monday night's last-second loss to the Chicago Bears. The players skipped their usual off-day, getting back to work to prepare for a trip to Dallas to face the Cowboys on Sunday. Published October 14, 2025
Turnovers doom Commanders in prime-time loss to Bears
The Commanders could've used some of last season's Hail Mary magic at home on Monday night. Jayden Daniels and company fell to the visiting Chicago Bears 25-24 in a performance riddled with uncharacteristic errors. Published October 13, 2025
Capitals start to find footing following season-opening loss
The Washington Capitals are not easily rattled. The veteran squad, which returned most of its key contributors from last season's postseason run, proved that over the weekend. Published October 13, 2025
Wizards, Mystics broadcasts move to 106.7 The Fan under new radio partnership
Monumental Sports, the owners of the Washington Mystics, Wizards and Capitals, announced a new radio deal on Monday morning. Published October 13, 2025
Commanders focus on upcoming Bears game, leave Hail Mary memories behind
Jayden Daniels' last-second Hail Mary to defeat the Bears last season epitomized a campaign that ultimately featured two playoff wins and a trip to the NFC championship game for the District's squad. Players and coaches from both teams aren't interested in reliving the moment, though. Published October 12, 2025
Colts’ Richardson, Ward miss game against Cardinals after suffering injuries during pregame warmups
The Indianapolis Colts lost a pair of players to injury before Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals even began. Published October 12, 2025
Sanders approves Colorado fans’ field-storming after win over Iowa State
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders was glad to see his fans storm the field following the Buffaloes' 24-17 win over No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday. Published October 12, 2025
Commanders, Croskey-Merritt look to run over Bears in prime-time affair
It's been a big month for Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, known to teammates and fans as "Bill." After a banner start to his NFL career, the seventh-rounder is looking to keep the momentum rolling against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Published October 9, 2025
NBA, China kiss and make up 6 years after Hong Kong democracy post put relationship on rocks
The NBA and China are canoodling this week in Macao, the communist nation's take on Las Vegas, ahead of a pair of preseason exhibition games featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Brooklyn Nets. Published October 9, 2025
Lakers fan sues LeBron James over ‘Second Decision’ Hennessy ad
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made waves on Monday when he teased a "Second Decision" on social media. Published October 9, 2025
Two Nationals assistant GMs won’t return in revamped front office
Paul Toboni, the Washington Nationals' new president of baseball operations, started handing out pink slips after his first week on the job, parting ways with two assistant general managers on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Published October 8, 2025
Optimistic Capitals have ‘no doubts’ about potential ahead of NHL opener
The Capitals aren't looking for a repeat of last season, which saw the team lead the Eastern Conference in points during the regular season. They want more. They want a deep postseason run. Published October 7, 2025
Croskey-Merritt leads dominant Commanders’ rushing attack to 3-2 start
NFL teams often write off the first month of the season as a fact-finding mission, with teams working out their identities. During Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, in their first game of October, the Washington Commanders cemented their status as a run-first juggernaut. Published October 6, 2025
Jets’ pass deflects off camera, Vikings’ kick clips cable as officials whiff on interference rule
The NFL's many cameras and their associated cables tortured a pair of NFL teams on Sunday. New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields saw a pass fall incomplete after hitting the cable-mounted "SkyCam," while Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard missed a kick that appeared to hit a cable. Published October 6, 2025
NWSL’s Spirit break franchise attendance record with one match remaining
The NWSL's Washington Spirit are quickly becoming one of the hottest tickets in the District. Published October 6, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels, Wagner ready to feel California love during game against Chargers
Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Bobby Wagner are heading home this weekend to take on the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday. Published October 2, 2025
Spirit give out free tickets to federal employees amid shutdown
The NWSL's Washington Spirit are giving back to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown, handing out hundreds of free tickets to civil servants on Wednesday. Published October 1, 2025
Nationals’ new president looks to build ‘monster’ in District
Paul Toboni watched the Nationals from afar as he rose through the ranks of the Boston Red Sox front office. On Wednesday, he took over as Washington's president of baseball operations and promised to build a "monster." Published October 1, 2025
Daniels cleared to practice as Commanders prepare to play Chargers
The Washington Commanders are finally receiving positive injury news after a tough opening month. Published October 1, 2025
Nationals move toward future after dismal season
It couldn't have gone much worse for the Nationals in 2025. They sacked the World Series-winning general manager and manager duo of Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez en route to a sixth consecutive losing season that mercifully ended on Sunday. Published September 30, 2025
