Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
D.C. Council chairman schedules vote for RFK Stadium proposal
The Commanders' return to the District cleared another roadblock on Thursday. Published July 24, 2025
Price of Snyder’s former mansion drops to $24.9 million after more than two years on the market
Former Commanders owner Dan Snyder donated his massive estate in Potomac, Maryland, to the American Cancer Society in 2023 after struggling to find a buyer. Now, the charity has dropped the price to $24.9 million after two years on the market. Published July 24, 2025
D.C. Council chairman agrees to terms with Commanders for new RFK Stadium
The push to bring the Commanders back to "old D.C." by building a domed stadium on the RFK Campus took another step on Wednesday as the D.C. Council prepares for a pair of public hearings on the plan. Published July 23, 2025
McLaurin’s training camp holdout gives other Commanders receivers a chance to shine
Receiver Terry McLaurin missed the first practice of Washington Commanders training camp, but teammates and coaches aren't worried. His absence has given the 11 other receivers on the roster a chance to shine. Published July 23, 2025
Commanders’ Wagner buys stake in WNBA’s Seattle Storm
Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner became the first active NFL player to own a stake in a WNBA franchise on Wednesday. Published July 23, 2025
Commanders’ McLaurin doesn’t report to training camp, begins holdout amid contract negotiations
The Terry McLaurin training camp holdout has begun. The Commanders' star pass catcher did not report to the team's practice facility Tuesday for the required physical and conditioning test at the start of training camp as he negotiates a new contract. Published July 22, 2025
Hamm, Mourning, Larranaga to join DC Sports Hall of Fame
A new class of Washington icons is set to enter the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame at Nationals Park next month. Published July 22, 2025
WNBA All-Star ratings dip without Clark, still surpass 2023 measures
The WNBA missed Caitlin Clark over the weekend. The Indiana Fever star was present for the All-Star festivities in Indianapolis, but ratings for the star-studded exhibition game fell as she remained on the sideline with a groin injury. Published July 22, 2025
Chargers season-ticket holder sues them over opener in Brazil
The Los Angeles Chargers kick off their season against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil on Sept. 5, and at least one season-ticket holder isn't happy the game is far away from L.A. Published July 22, 2025
Commanders’ Luvu earns first NFL Top 100 nod
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu joined teammates Bobby Wagner and Laremy Tunsil on the NFL's annual Top 100 list on Monday. The hard-hitting defender was voted as the 70th-best player in the league by his peers. Published July 21, 2025
D.C. mayor, council chairman shrug off Trump threats to Commanders stadium deal
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said Monday they're laser-focused on bringing the Commanders back to a rebuilt RFK Stadium, despite recent threats from President Trump. Published July 21, 2025
Mired in season-long slog, Nationals look forward to Christmas in July
Despite another loss amid another losing season, the Nationals are celebrating Christmas in July. Published July 20, 2025
Padres rout Nationals, win series thanks to Bogaerts’ grand slam
San Diego Padres designated hitter Xander Bogaerts hit a first-inning grand slam to help defeat the Nationals 8-1 on Sunday. Published July 20, 2025
‘Washington Whatever’s’: Trump criticizes Commanders name, urges return to Redskins moniker
President Trump wants the Washington Commanders to return to the Redskins name and re-embrace the franchise's iconic Indian imagery that was retired in 2020. Published July 20, 2025
Trump mulling executive order on name, image and likeness deals in college sports
President Trump is weighing an executive order that would introduce policies to "save college sports" in the wake of unregulated endorsement deals for student-athletes, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders’ second-round pick signs rookie deal ahead of training camp
Rookies are slated to report to the Washington Commanders training camp on Friday and cornerback Trey Amos, the franchise's second-round pick in April's draft, will be there. Published July 17, 2025
Nationals eye trade deadline as second half begins against Padres
The first half of the season was one to forget for the Washington Nationals. They'll spend the second half of the campaign preparing for the future, even if it means more losses in the present. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders’ Wagner named to NFL Top 100 list for 10th time
The Commanders made their second appearance on the NFL Top 100 list on Thursday. Published July 17, 2025
Running with the pack: 59-year-old sprinter heads to Senior Games thanks to sled dog training
Denise Lawson's pre-run routine has changed a lot in the 40-plus years since she competed in track meets as a teenager. Published July 17, 2025
Commanders sign veteran edge rusher Miller to bolster defense
Veteran pass rusher Von Miller is signing with the Commanders, the eight-time Pro Bowler wrote on social media on Wednesday night. Published July 16, 2025
