Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders add linemen, pass catchers in Day 2 of the NFL draft
The Commanders addressed several positions of need on Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday, adding five players at key roles -- including cornerback, tight end and offensive line -- for the rebuilding roster. Published April 26, 2024
Commanders select DT Jer’Zhan Newton in Round 2 of NFL draft
The Washington Commanders drafted former Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton with the 36th overall pick Friday, adding another lineman to a defense in flux. Published April 26, 2024
Commanders select QB Jayden Daniels with No. 2 pick in NFL draft
Moments after the Chicago Bears unsurprisingly selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick in Thursday's NFL draft, the Washington Commanders added their own signal-caller with the No. 2 pick -- LSU's Jayden Daniels. Published April 25, 2024
Cubs’ pitcher forced to remove glove with American flag patch
Umpires asked Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Little to remove a glove with an American flag patch during Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Officials said the white on the patch violated league rules. Published April 25, 2024
Commanders letting LB Jamin Davis become free agent next year
The Washington Commanders won't pick up the fifth-year option for linebacker Jamin Davis, according to multiple reports. Published April 25, 2024
Commanders to retire Darrell Green’s No. 28 jersey
Darrell Green played 20 seasons with the Washington Redskins, helping them win two Super Bowls during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. Now the franchise is planning to retire his No. 28 jersey. Published April 25, 2024
Commanders ready to add franchise QB with No. 2 pick in NFL draft
The Commanders hold enough capital in this year's NFL draft to catapult the long-struggling team into a new era. Washington has the No. 2 pick Thursday in a quarterback-heavy class and enough second- and third-round choices to address holes at key positions. Published April 24, 2024
WNBA star Kelsey Plum, NFL TE Darren Waller file for divorce
Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller filed for divorce this week in Nevada. The pair tied the knot in March 2023. Published April 24, 2024
Reggie Bush regains 2005 Heisman Trophy 14 years after forfeit
USC legend Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Published April 24, 2024
Jokic’s brother punches fan at Nuggets-Lakers game
Nikola Jokic's brother appeared to punch a fan after the Denver Nuggets' victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Published April 23, 2024
Tickets for Mystics’ game against Clark, Fever hot item
The Washington Mystics' June 7 game this season against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at Capital One Arena sold out in under three hours after tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Published April 23, 2024
DE Shaka Toney, reinstated by NFL after yearlong gambling suspension, cut by Commanders
The Commanders released defensive end Shaka Toney on Monday. The NFL reinstated the Penn State product last week after he served a season-long gambling suspension in 2023. Published April 22, 2024
French basketball star wants Embiid barred from Olympics: ‘Ban him from entering France’
Cameroon native Joel Embiid's 2023 announcement that he would play for his adopted country, the United States, in the Paris Olympics this summer instead of France left some French fans frustrated. Published April 22, 2024
Former Colorado player says he doesn’t want to ‘play for clicks’ under Deion Sanders
A former Colorado cornerback entered the transfer portal this week and criticized coach Deion Sanders' program on the way out. Published April 22, 2024
Mystics move June game against Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark to Capital One Arena
The 4,200-seat Entertainment and Sports Arena -- home of the Mystics -- is not big enough for Caitlin Clark. Published April 18, 2024
Commanders brass quiet on No. 2 pick as draft draws near
General manager Adam Peters on Thursday took a little mystery out of the Washington Commanders' plans for next week's No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, telling reporters the team has essentially ruled out trading down. Published April 18, 2024
Late-season surge has underdog Capitals eager to face Rangers in first-round series
The Capitals have a postseason date with their former coach Peter Laviolette and the New York Rangers this weekend. Published April 17, 2024
Mystics say they’ll consider a larger arena for some home games this summer
With WNBA attendance expected to soar this summer as record-setting young stars like Caitlin Clark enter the league, teams including the Washington Mystics are eyeing some games in larger arenas. Published April 17, 2024
Deion Sanders says son Shedeur, Travis Hunter would consider only 6 NFL teams
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his top players should be selective about their NFL future. Published April 16, 2024
Serena Williams floats interest in WNBA ownership
Tennis legend Serena Williams floated a potential return to sports in a new role -- as a WNBA owner. Published April 16, 2024
