Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Rebuilding Nationals fall 8-4 to Pittsburgh in home opener
The Nationals disappointed a sellout crowd with an 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Monday. Published April 1, 2024
D.C. Defenders drop UFL debut to San Antonio
The D.C. Defenders disappointed in their first-ever UFL game, a 27-12 loss to the San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday. Published March 31, 2024
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sought by police after Dallas crash: Report
Police officers in Dallas are looking for Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after a crash on Saturday evening, the Dallas Morning News reported. Published March 31, 2024
D.C. Defenders open UFL season with high expectations
Spring football returns this weekend under a new name -- but the D.C. Defenders will bring back a roster of familiar faces for home games at Audi Field. Published March 28, 2024
No-name Nationals, 5 seasons removed from World Series glory, open another rebuilding season
The first game of the season for Nationals fans often felt like Christmas morning -- especially when stars like Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper, and Ryan Zimmerman trotted out onto the field. These days, those big names are gone, and when the team begins the 2024 campaign against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, even the most dedicated fan will likely need a program to know who's who on the Nationals' roster. Published March 27, 2024
Wizards, Caps to stay in D.C. after Alexandria kills proposed Potomac Yard arena
The Capitals and Wizards will stay put in their Chinatown building through 2050 under a tentative deal with the District that extends the teams' leases, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Published March 27, 2024
Caitlin Clark offered $5 million to join Ice Cube’s BIG3 league
Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women's college basketball as she tries to lead Iowa to a second straight Final Four. Now she has a $5 million offer to play against men when her college career ends. Published March 27, 2024
More NFL games landing on streaming services in 2024
The NFL's pivot to streaming will continue this season with games available exclusively on Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video. Published March 26, 2024
Holly, jolly football: NFL games to return on Christmas Day
The NFL plans to schedule games on Christmas Day for the 2024 season, even though the holiday falls on a Wednesday. Published March 26, 2024
NFL owners approve new kickoff model for 2024 season
NFL kickoffs will look different in 2024 after the league's owners approved a new rule to make the routine play more exciting. Published March 26, 2024
Commanders add offensive line depth with Michael Deiter signing
The Commanders' offseason overhaul of their offensive line continued Monday as the team signed center Michael Deiter in free agency. Published March 25, 2024
Female stars embrace wild new world of NIL
Concerns about the seismic changes rocking college sports have lawmakers like Sen. Ted Cruz proposing legislation that would pump the brakes. But for next-generation female stars, the new name, image and likeness rules for college athletes have meant more money -- in many cases, a lot more money. And they're not complaining. Published March 25, 2024
Referee pulled at halftime of NCAA Tournament game over conflict of interest
A Chattanooga alumnus refereed the first half of the university's NCAA Women's Tournament matchup against N.C. State on Saturday. The official was removed from the game after halftime, the NCAA confirmed in a statement. Published March 24, 2024
Commanders add cornerback James Pierre in latest free-agency move
A busy free-agency period for the Washington Commanders continued Thursday as the team signed cornerback James Pierre. Published March 21, 2024
Maryland women enter crowded NCAA Tournament with underdog dreams
After a down season, the Maryland Terrapins enter the NCAA Women's Tournament hoping to find another deep run in their 14th consecutive trip to the Big Dance. In a tournament with stars like Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese, the Terrapins have a tough potential road to the Final Four. Published March 20, 2024
Report: Leonsis discussed potential Wizards, Capitals arena with Maryland governor
After Virginia lawmakers balked on a deal to build an arena south of the Potomac for the Washington Wizards and Capitals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis is exploring options in Maryland. Published March 20, 2024
Proposed NFL rule changes include redesigned kickoff, onside replacement
Proposed NFL rule changes for the upcoming season include a redesigned kickoff, a replacement for the onside kick and a ban on hip-drop tackles. Published March 20, 2024
Offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas sticking with Commanders
The Washington Commanders are keeping offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, who has agreed to a one-year contract. Published March 19, 2024
NFL partners with Netflix for ‘Receiver’ documentary
The NFL is collaborating with Netflix on a documentary series that highlights top pass catchers from the 2023 season. The show, "Receiver," comes after the popular "Quarterback" series the streamer released last year. Published March 19, 2024
Commanders bet big in free agency on accomplished, proven NFL veterans
A draft bust, veterans and a future Hall of Famer -- the Washington Commanders' free-agent acquisitions say they hope to bring leadership and grit to a rebuilding roster. Published March 18, 2024