Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders impress in latest loss, but players wave off ‘moral victory’
NFL players don't traffic in moral victories and silver linings. But the Commanders said they looked -- and felt -- like a different team in their back-to-back overtime losses, even as their losing streak hit seven games after Sunday night's one-point loss to the Denver Broncos. Published December 1, 2025
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson named NHL’s Third Star of the Week
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has received his first honor of the season as the NHL's Third Star of the Week, the league announced Monday morning. Published December 1, 2025
Commanders losing streak hits 7 in heartbreaking fashion with overtime loss to Broncos
The Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos traded scores and highlight-worthy plays on Sunday night in a back-and-forth, overtime affair that ultimately ended with Washington's losing streak extended to seven games. Published December 1, 2025
Big guts, bigger smiles: Taco Bell 50K draws hundreds for running, eating challenge
Run, burrito, repeat. Published November 30, 2025
Commanders face must-win matchup against Broncos’ vaunted defense
The Commanders' season is on the line when they host the Denver Broncos in prime time Sunday night. Published November 27, 2025
$450 for bleachers? Buffalo Bills open pre-sale of Highmark Stadium seats ahead of final game
The Buffalo Bills are selling off seats ahead of their final game at Highmark Stadium in January. Published November 27, 2025
Daniels, McLaurin, Brown return to practice for injury-addled Commanders
Give thanks, Commanders fans. Jayden Daniels is back at practice Published November 26, 2025
NFL parity reigns as broadcast ratings boom
There's plenty for NFL fans to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, as a hotly contested season sees 20 teams at or above .500 as the league prepares for its playoff push. Parity reigns supreme. Published November 25, 2025
Olympic gold medalist Quincy Wilson commits to run track at University of Maryland
The youngest track and field gold medalist in Olympic history is staying home. Quincy Wilson, who won the 4x400 meter relay with Team USA at the 2024 Games, committed Monday to run track at the University of Maryland, the school announced. Published November 25, 2025
Commanders’ Daniels to return to practice, ‘unlikely’ to play against Broncos
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has not been cleared for contact, but he will return to practice this week, coach Dan Quinn said on Monday. Published November 24, 2025
Nationals’ Abrams, Wood dish out Thanksgiving meals at ballpark
There has been plenty of turnover within the Washington Nationals organization this offseason. But Monday's "Turkeypalooza," where the club's players and staff hand out Thanksgiving meals outside the ballpark, was a welcome return to routine. Published November 24, 2025
Ex-Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to try out for Saints after serving 10-game suspension
Justin Tucker, the longtime Ravens kicker whose career in Baltimore was derailed by accusations of sexual misconduct, will work out for the New Orleans Saints this week. Published November 24, 2025
Ravens overcome slow start, extend winning streak to five with victory over Jets
The Ravens overcame a sluggish start on Sunday, ultimately defeating the New York Jets 23-10 to extend their winning streak to five games. Published November 23, 2025
Commanders’ skid continues with overtime loss to Dolphins in Madrid
The Commanders' losing streak reached six games in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, as Washington lost to the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in a game that required overtime in Madrid. Published November 16, 2025
NFL storms Madrid, latest target in league’s burgeoning campaign for global dominance
MADRID -- The NFL reached critical mass years ago as the most popular sport in America. Now, the ever-growing league has its sights set on global dominance through international expansion, as noted by Sunday's game in Madrid between the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders. Published November 16, 2025
Europe’s tourism backlash cools since summer as lawmakers scramble to implement limits
European protests of tourists this year have included water gun assaults on cafe diners in Spain, demonstrations against Jeff Bezos in Italy and museum staffing revolts in France, but pressures have eased in many hot spots since the end of the peak summer travel season. This weekend, thousands of American NFL fans in Madrid, who were visiting for the Washington Commanders-Miami Dolphins game, were welcomed with open arms. Published November 16, 2025
Commanders enter NFL’s first Spain game as underdogs against Dolphins
There's nothing normal about the NFL's international games. That could be the kind of spark the Washington Commanders need to stop their five-game losing streak against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid on Sunday. Published November 13, 2025
Commanders choose HKS — designer of Cowboys’ stadium — as lead architect for new venue
The Washington Commanders have selected the lead architect, HKS, for their new stadium, set to be built on the RFK Campus in D.C.'s Northeast quadrant. Published November 13, 2025
Capitals hire Wellar as assistant coach, replacing ousted Love
The Capitals have filled the opening on their coaching staff, hiring Patrick Wellar to mentor the team's defensemen, the franchise announced Wednesday. Published November 12, 2025
Snyder’s former Maryland mansion to be auctioned off for charity
Dan Snyder's former home in Potomac, Maryland, is hitting the market again. The 25,000-square-foot mansion will be auctioned off in December to support the American Cancer Society. Published November 12, 2025