Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
D.C. hopes to enforce lease keeping Wizards, Capitals in the District through 2047
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to enforce a contract that would keep the Washington Wizards and Capitals at Capital One Arena through 2047. The mayor published an op-ed in the Washington Post on Friday saying the city has offered $500 million to renovate the existing arena. Published February 11, 2024
Kyle Lowry to join hometown 76ers after buyout
NBA guard Kyle Lowry is returning to his hometown. The Pennsylvania native is set to join the Philadelphia 76ers. Published February 11, 2024
Ovechkin sets NHL record for empty net goals in Capitals Win Over Bruins
The Great Eight claimed another NHL record on Saturday night. With the 57th empty net goal of his career, Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time. Published February 11, 2024
Frankie Muniz to race in NASCAR Xfinity Series this year, starting in Daytona
Former child star Frankie Muniz is moving from the soundstage to the racetrack. He will join the NASCAR Xfinity Series this year, starting with a race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Florida. Published February 11, 2024
Super Bowl betting has exploded. So have the problems that come with gambling addiction
Betting's fun factor is part of what makes it so dangerous. Now that fans can make bets online, there's less accountability. Friends and families don't always know how often their loved ones are gambling. Published February 8, 2024
RFK Stadium bill advanced by House Committee on Natural Resources
A bill that would lease the RFK Stadium site to the District passed through a congressional committee on Tuesday. The House Natural Resources Committee approved the bill that would give D.C. officials a 99-year lease of the location. Published February 8, 2024
Anti-arena activists urge lawmakers to press pause on Wizards, Capitals move
Anti-arena advocates on Thursday urged Virginia lawmakers in Richmond to hit pause on a bill that would sanction a new sports stadium complex for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria. Published February 8, 2024
Delle Donne steps away from WNBA, Washington Mystics
WNBA star Elena Delle Donne is taking a break from basketball, ESPN reported, foregoing the Washington Mystics' offer of a one-year contract worth $242,000. Published February 8, 2024
Wizards dish Gafford to Mavericks for Richaun Holmes and draft capital
A depleted roster of the Washington Wizards just got a little smaller. The Wizards traded Daniel Gafford to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Published February 8, 2024
Brady ‘surprised’ that Belichick didn’t land a coaching job
The NFL's coaching vacancies have all been filled. The yearly game of musical chairs has stopped, and former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't sitting in one of them. Published February 8, 2024
NFL faces legal challenge over ‘racist’ Rooney Rule
The NFL's "Rooney Rule" is racist, according to a challenge from America First Legal. On Tuesday, the non-profit filed a federal civil rights complaint against the league. Published February 6, 2024
Eric Bieniemy era in Washington over after just one season
Eric Bieniemy was routinely mentioned a year ago as an NFL head coaching candidate -- admittedly, an overlooked candidate, but a candidate nonetheless. After a year with Washington, that speculation has dried up. Published February 6, 2024
The Eagles fly south (way south): Philadelphia season opener in Brazil
The Philadelphia Eagles will play their first game of the 2024 NFL season in Sao Paulo, Brazil. League Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the decision at his annual press conference on Monday. Published February 6, 2024
Whitt: Auburn born and bred, a Quinn guy and the Packers connection
Here are five things to know about the new coordinator. Published February 6, 2024
Kingsbury: A coach’s kid, a Brady backup and ‘my dawg’ for one Heisman winner
Here are seven things to know about Washington's new offensive coordinator. Published February 6, 2024
Kliff Kingsbury brings college, pro experience as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator
Kliff Kingsbury joins the Washington Commanders as their offensive coordinator after a recent stint with the Arizona Cardinals and a stop at the University of Southern California. Published February 5, 2024
Whitt set to call defensive plays for the Commanders
Joe Whitt Jr., the Washington Commanders' new defensive coordinator followed Dan Quinn to Ashburn from the Dallas Cowboys, where he served as a secondary coach and passing game coordinator. Published February 5, 2024
Commanders’ Quinn grateful for second shot as NFL coach: ‘Some lessons you have to live’
Dan Quinn has been haunted by five words for more than three years. Published February 5, 2024
D.C. Defenders unveil schedule for inaugural UFL season
The D.C. Defenders will return to Audi Field this spring to play in the UFL, the new league that emerged after the XFL and the USFL joined forces. Published February 5, 2024
Commanders hire Joe Whitt Jr. as new defensive coordinator
New Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is filling out his staff: Joe Whitt Jr. will be the new defensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders, the team announced Monday. Published February 5, 2024
