Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Spurs rookie Wembanyama records triple-double with 10 blocks
San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak. Published February 13, 2024
Spurs’ rookie records triple-double with 10 blocks
San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak. Published February 13, 2024
Some 49ers didn’t know overtime rules in Super Bowl
The Super Bowl went to overtime on Sunday, which was bad news for anyone with an early bedtime or a misunderstanding of NFL rules. Unfortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, at least two of their players fell into the latter camp. Published February 12, 2024
Virginia lawmaker says arena deal for Capitals, Wizards is dead
A deal to bring the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Virginia is dead, according to Democrat state Sen. L. Louise Lucas. Published February 12, 2024
San Francisco’s Greenlaw tore Achilles on Super Bowl sideline trying to enter game
An overtime loss added insult to injury at Sunday's Super Bowl for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who was sidelined in a bizarre accident when he tore his Achilles tendon while running onto the field in the first half. Published February 12, 2024
Reba McEntire brings player to tears with National Anthem performance
Reba McEntire brought at least one player to tears with her rendition of the National Anthem at Sunday's Super Bowl. Chris Jones, a defensive lineman on the Kansas City Chiefs, let the tears run down his cheeks during the song. Published February 11, 2024
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