Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Sarr, Wizards’ No. 2 overall pick, goes 0-for-15 in Summer League game against Trail Blazers
The NBA adjustment has been tough for Wizards center Alex Sarr, the No. 2 pick in last month's NBA draft. The Frenchman's struggles continued Tuesday as he shot 0-for-15 from the field in a Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Published July 17, 2024
Mercury top Mystics in Natasha Cloud’s return to D.C.
Natasha Cloud and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 97-86 on Tuesday in the guard's first game in D.C. since leaving in free agency last offseason. Published July 16, 2024
Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan added to N.L. All-Star team
The Washington Nationals will have two representatives at Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game. Closer Kyle Finnegan, who was named an All-Star on Monday, will join shortstop C.J. Abrams in Arlington, Texas. Published July 15, 2024
U.S. seeks chemistry, balance against Costa Rica in D.C.
It's the final countdown for the U.S. women's soccer team, as the Americans take on Costa Rica at Audi Field in the District on Tuesday in a final tune-up before the Paris Olympics. Published July 15, 2024
Commanders add former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer to front office
The Washington Commanders' front office overhaul continued Monday with the addition of former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer. Published July 15, 2024
Stunned sports world condemns assassination attempt against Trump
Coaches and athletes from across the sports landscape condemned Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Published July 14, 2024
Liberty quadruple-team Angel Reese on final possession to end her WNBA record double-double streak
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese brought a WNBA record 15-game double-double streak into Saturday's game against the New York Liberty. Despite late efforts to feed Reese, the Liberty ended the streak by holding the rookie star to eight points in their 81-67 win. Published July 14, 2024
Savannah Bananas bring ‘greatest show in sports’ to sold-out Nationals Park
The Savannah Bananas will bring their unique blend of entertainment and competitive baseball to Nationals Park on Saturday for a soldout crowd of adoring fans. Published July 11, 2024
Wizards to sign forward Saddiq Bey to 3-year, $20 million deal
The Washington Wizards have reportedly agreed to sign forward Saddiq Bey in free agency. Published July 11, 2024
Commanders to support military veterans, high school football players at clinic
Several military veterans will take the next step in a new career path this week in Springfield, Virginia. Through a partnership with the Washington Commanders, the "soldier coaches" will lead a free skills clinic for more than 60 high school football players. Published July 10, 2024
Oklahoma State coach declines to suspend player after DUI arrest: ‘I’ve done that a thousand times’
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy on Tuesday said he won't kick running back Ollie Gordon II off the team after the 20-year-old was arrested June 30 for drunken driving. Published July 10, 2024
Cooper Flagg, 17, ‘dominating’ at Team USA basketball camp
Cooper Flagg is only 17 years old, but the Duke commit impressed NBA coaches and players during a Team USA scrimmage in Las Vegas on Monday. Published July 9, 2024
Tennis, anyone? Djokovic worries that sport is ‘endangered’ by the rise of pickleball
Tennis star Novak Djokovic says his beloved sport is endangered. If pickleball continues to grow, tennis could go the way of the Dodo, the No. 2 men's player told reporters at Wimbledon last weekend. Published July 9, 2024
Northern Virginia natives Yow, Paredes named to U.S. Olympic soccer team
Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow, a pair of young soccer players originally from northern Virginia, will represent the U.S. at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris, coach Mark Mitrovic announced Monday. Published July 8, 2024
Clark’s games draw three times more bets than WNBA baseline
Caitlin Clark has brought more than just eyeballs to the WNBA during her rookie season; she's also brought betting activity to the league. Published July 8, 2024
Irvin pitches 8 shutout innings, Winker’s pinch-hit homer propels Nationals over Mets
Jake Irvin threw eight shutout innings before a pinch-hit home run by Jesse Winker propelled the Nationals to a 1-0 victory over the Mets on Thursday afternoon. Published July 4, 2024
Nationals honor military on July 4 with first pitch from airman deployed in Qatar
Airman First Class Casey Wallop's ceremonial first pitch fell just a bit outside Nationals Park's home plate on Thursday -- about 6,900 miles outside. Published July 4, 2024
Three fencers aim to put D.C. on the sword-fighting map at Olympics
Sporting a beekeeper-style mask, a kevlar vest and a saber, Tatiana Nazlymov takes to the strip at her family's fencing club in Bethesda, Maryland. She'll be one of three fencers from the D.C. area to compete in the Paris Olympics later this month as they hope to cement the nation's capital status as a fencing hotbed. Published July 4, 2024
Caitlin Clark, Fever draw largest WNBA crowd since 1999 against Aces
Caitlin Clark can't stop drawing record crowds. She did at Iowa and she's still doing it in the WNBA. Clark's Indiana Fever visited the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday and drew 20,366 people, the largest crowd for a regular season WNBA game since 1999. Published July 3, 2024
Capitals jump into a splashy free agency with trade, flurry of signings
General manager Brian MacLellan said after the NHL draft that he would shop around and be aggressive to improve the Washington Capitals roster. He followed through, adding four players through free agency and trades on Monday. Published July 2, 2024
