Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Eliminated Commanders look to play spoiler, prove themselves against Eagles
These Commanders aren't ready to roll over and allow the 9-5 Eagles to clinch back-to-back NFC East titles. Published December 18, 2025
Nationals’ youth movement intensifies with addition of 31-year-old general manager
The Washington Nationals have extended their youth movement from the dugout to the front office this offseason. The franchise introduced 31-year-old Anirudh Kilambi as its new general manager on Thursday. Published December 18, 2025
NCAA frowns on prediction market’s plans for transfer portal bets
NCAA President Charlie Baker took to social media Thursday to publicly oppose planned prediction markets from Kalshi that would let users bet on which college football players would hit the transfer portal. Published December 18, 2025
Nationals hire Phillies’ Kliambi as general manager
The Nationals have found their new general manager. The franchise has hired Ani Kilambi, a former assistant general manager with the Philadelphia Phillies, to help oversee the rebuilding club. Published December 17, 2025
Trade rumors circle Nationals’ stars as free agency passes Washington by
An overhauled front office hasn't brought a fresh offseason approach for the Washington Nationals. Published December 17, 2025
Experience or athleticism? Rivers’ return forces NFL debate over modern QBs’ acumen
The successful return of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers has retired signal-callers like Matt Ryan and Tom Brady insisting that they could make an NFL comeback of their own, citing the lost art of reading opposing defenses. Published December 16, 2025
FIFA lowers prices for select World Cup tickets to $60 after backlash
Next year's World Cup will feature at least a handful of affordable tickets at each game after widespread criticism. Published December 16, 2025
Commanders’ Brown done for the season with rib injury
Noah Brown has played his final snap of the season for the Washington Commanders. Published December 16, 2025
Commanders shut down Daniels for remainder of season
Jayden Daniels' season is over. The Washington Commanders' second-year quarterback will not play again this year after reaggravating his left elbow injury in the Dec. 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings, coach Dan Quinn announced on Monday. Published December 15, 2025
Commanders snap eight-game losing streak with win over rival Giants
The Commanders, now 4-10, braved frigid conditions and a morning snowstorm to snap their eight-game skid. But, like the day's weather, the win over the Giants was far from pretty. Published December 14, 2025
Red-hot Capitals look to keep rolling, despite handful of injuries
The Capitals are red-hot after a floundering start to the season, riding a seven-game point streak into Thursday's home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. But a handful of injuries could threaten Washington's spot atop a competitive Eastern Conference. Published December 10, 2025
Nationals add right-hander Griff McGarry from Phillies in Rule 5 draft
The Nationals added right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies with the third of 13 total selections in Wednesday's Rule 5 draft. Published December 10, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels to miss game against Giants after reinjuring elbow
Quarterback Jayden Daniels won't start for the Washington Commanders in Sunday's road game against the New York Giants, coach Dan Quinn announced Wednesday. Published December 10, 2025
Egypt, Iran object to playing in Seattle’s World Cup Pride game
Egypt and Iran complained to FIFA this week after they were chosen to participate in an LGBT Pride match in Seattle during next summer's World Cup. Published December 10, 2025
Commanders’ Ertz to miss rest of season with torn ACL
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz tore his ACL in Sunday's blowout loss to the Vikings in Minnesota, coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday. Published December 8, 2025
Commanders’ season reaches new low in disastrous loss to Vikings
The Commanders' nightmare season hit rock bottom in Minnesota on Sunday, as quarterback Jayden Daniels and tight end Zach Ertz were both injured in a 31-0 loss to the Vikings. Published December 7, 2025
Commanders, Vikings bring quarterback question marks into showdown
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is inching toward returning to the field for Sunday's game against the Vikings in Minnesota. Team medical personnel haven't cleared the second-year signal-caller for contact, but coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that he's "optimistic." Published December 3, 2025
Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving game shatters NFL record with 57 million viewers
The NFL ratings machine reached new heights on Thanksgiving. The matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs was the most-watched regular-season game in league history, with more than 57 million viewers. Published December 3, 2025
Rising stars power surging Capitals as Ovechkin shakes off slow start
The Capitals have relied on the star power of Alex Ovechkin for more than 20 seasons. But this year, a trio of rising stars has carried the torch to lead Washington toward the top of the standings in the Metropolitan Division. Published December 2, 2025
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes aim at ‘bizarre’ College Football Playoff selection criteria
Miami -- 9-2 and No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings -- could be left out of the title tournament despite beating likely playoff-bound Notre Dame (9-2, No. 9 CFP). Published December 2, 2025
