Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy breaks 40-yard dash record at NFL combine
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy showed off his speed Saturday by setting an NFL scouting combine record time in the 40-yard dash. Published March 3, 2024
LeBron James leads huge fourth-quarter comeback as Lakers beat Clippers
LeBron James single-handedly outscored the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter Wednesday as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-112 comeback win. Published February 29, 2024
Chiefs superfan pleads guilty to bank robberies, faces up to 50 years in prison
A man best known to football fans for attending Kansas City Chiefs games dressed as a wolf appeared in federal court Wednesday and pleaded guilty in connection with a string of bank robberies. Published February 29, 2024
House passes RFK bill as FedEx pulls name from Commanders’ stadium
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan deal Wednesday backing the District mayor's plan to offer a new, rebuilt RFK Stadium as the future home of the Washington Commanders, with the congressional action coming just hours after the stunning announcement that FedEx will take its name off the team's aging home field in Landover. Published February 28, 2024
Commanders rank dead last in NFL union’s report card; ‘entire facility’ needs fixing
Dan Snyder is gone, but the Washington Commanders are still recovering from his tenure. Where do they stand? Last, when it comes to the NFL Players Association's annual team report card that came out Wednesday. Published February 28, 2024
FedEx erasing its name from Commanders’ stadium
FedEx Field will have a new name soon. The shipping company announced Wednesday it's pulling out of its naming rights deal for the Washington Commanders' stadium in Landover, Maryland. Published February 28, 2024
Commanders to interview top QB prospects at NFL combine
The Washington Commanders kicked off their NFL draft process on Monday at the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis with new general manager Adam Peters confirming that he will meet with some of the draft's top quarterbacks. Published February 27, 2024
Referee confesses to crucial missed foul in Pistons’ loss to Knicks
The Detroit Pistons can't catch a break this season, even from referees. NBA crew chief James Williams confessed to a missed call late in their 113-111 loss to the Knicks on Monday in New York. Published February 27, 2024
Boosted NFL salary cap leaves Commanders with $96 million to spend
The NFL salary cap ballooned to $255 million this year, lifting the Washington Commanders with it. Published February 26, 2024
Wizards fall to Cleveland 114-105 after Coulibaly leaves with injury
A forgettable season got a little worse for the Washington Wizards on Sunday with a 114-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and brought down 12 rebounds for Cleveland. Published February 25, 2024
First female MLB umpire in 17 years debuts at spring training
t's normally a bad omen when an umpire steals a headline -- but Jen Pawol broke a barrier when she took the field for Saturday's game between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros. She became the first woman to umpire an MLB game since 2007. Published February 25, 2024
Bieniemy says he chose to leave Commanders, ‘I was not fired’
Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is setting the record straight about his departure, saying he chose not to return for another season. Published February 25, 2024
See-through pants dominate MLB spring training conversations
Most years, MLB spring training allows fans to learn more about young players and the superstars of tomorrow. This year, everyone is talking about pants. Published February 25, 2024
Blue Jays’ pitcher serves as batboy in fantasy football punishment
The Toronto Blue Jays had a new batboy for Saturday's spring training opener -- veteran pitcher Tim Mayza. The 32-year-old donned a helmet as punishment for a last-place finish in his fantasy football league. Published February 25, 2024
Daniels, Maye or Williams? Commanders have a decision to make with No. 2 pick
The quarterback-needy Washington Commanders hold the No. 2 pick in an NFL draft stocked with talented passers. The Commanders have a decision to make as draft day approaches -- will they select USC's Caleb Williams, LSU's Jayden Daniels, or UNC's Drake Maye? Published February 22, 2024
RFK Stadium neighbors oppose mayor’s plan to bring Commanders back
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser hopes to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District with a rebuilt RFK Stadium -- but some neighborhood residents want to use the site for community initiatives instead. Published February 22, 2024
College football players to receive $600, free video game from EA Sports
EA Sports will pay college football players $600 to use their name, image and likeness in its upcoming video game. Participating athletes will also receive a free copy of the game when it releases this summer. Published February 22, 2024
New Commanders assistant coaches bring championship experience, D.C. ties
Wednesday was a new day for the Washington Commanders, assistant coaches said when they met the media. The 2024 coaching staff features an array of familiar faces for Commanders fans, including former Washington linebackers Ryan Kerrigan and Darryl Tapp. Published February 21, 2024
Pippen, teammates tackle Jordan documentary, Bulls’ legacy on Australian speaking tour
Some players from the Bulls' championship teams still seem to be unhappy about Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" documentary, which premiered in 2020. Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, and Luc Longley will take their show on the road this month with the "No Bull" tour in Australia. Published February 21, 2024
Potomac Yard arena faces new hurdle as unions voice opposition
The move to Alexandria for the Washington Wizards and Capitals hit another roadblock Tuesday with the announcement that an influential group of labor unions will oppose the project. Published February 20, 2024
