Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
LeBron James did not pen op-ed for Chinese media, despite initial report
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James did not write an op-ed for Chinese state media, despite an Associated Press report stating otherwise on Tuesday. Published September 10, 2025
Commanders ride momentum of Week 1 win into Thursday litmus test against Packers
The Commanders barely had time to shake off the preseason rust before rushing headfirst into their first short week of the young NFL season. Coach Dan Quinn's squad will have no days off between last Sunday's season-opening win and Thursday's matchup with the Packers in Green Bay. Published September 9, 2025
Optimism reigns after Commanders’ promising season opener
Pundits and fans rushed to the airwaves and keyboards on Monday morning to issue bold proclamations based on a one-game sample. For the Washington Commanders, those declarations were overwhelmingly positive after Sunday's 21-6 win over the New York Giants. Published September 8, 2025
Jackson shoves rowdy Bills fan who swiped at Ravens players
A Buffalo Bills fan who struck Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins during Sunday's game has been indefinitely banned from Buffalo's Highmark Stadium and other NFL venues, league officials confirmed on Monday. Published September 8, 2025
Commanders’ defense shines in season-opening win over Giants
The Commanders' defense kept the Giants out of the endzone while quarterback Jayden Daniels delighted the home crowd with 233 passing yards and a touchdown in the 21-6 season-opening victory on Sunday. Published September 7, 2025
Moss joins Commanders’ Ring of Honor during season opener against Giants
Another legend joined the Commanders' Ring of Honor on Sunday. Former wide receiver Santana Moss joined the group of franchise icons at a ceremony at halftime of the season opener against the New York Giants. Published September 7, 2025
Not a cakewalk: Commanders won’t underestimate Giants ahead of season opener
The New York Giants aren't a cakewalk for the Commanders for Sunday's season opener. Despite the Giants' 3-14 finish last season, the upstart Commanders struggled against their division rival -- and the stout defensive front -- during last year's run to the postseason. Published September 4, 2025
Commanders look to build on unexpected 2024 run
The Commanders took the NFL by surprise last year with an unexpected run to the NFC championship game. They won't fly under the radar this season, which begins with Sunday's home opener against the New York Giants. Published September 4, 2025
‘Commercial-free’ no more: NFL RedZone to air advertisements this season
The popular NFL RedZone channel will no longer offer "seven hours of commercial-free football." Published September 3, 2025
NFL returns with most ambitious broadcast slate yet, games on 10 different platforms
Professional football has been the nation's dominant television force for years, a fact that has only been exacerbated as viewing behaviors shift to asynchronous streaming options. To keep up, everybody wants a piece of the NFL pie. Published September 3, 2025
Daniels, other NFL award winners to don gold patches for 2025 season
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and the rest of the NFL award winners will sport a special gold patch on their jerseys this season. Published September 3, 2025
$5 beer, $3.50 hot dogs: Ravens drop concession prices ahead of NFL season
It'll be a bit cheaper to feed a family of football fans at Baltimore Ravens games this fall. The NFL franchise announced Flock Friendly prices on Tuesday as they dropped the price for several items like water, hot dogs, nachos and soda at M&T Bank Stadium. Published September 2, 2025
Eagles’ ‘Tush Push’ gets official sponsor: Flushable DUDE Wipes
The Philadelphia Eagles are leaning into the "Tush Push" after several teams unsuccessfully tried to ban the quarterback sneak this offseason. On Tuesday, DUDE Wipes became the "official presenting partner of the Tush Push." Published September 2, 2025
Eagles lead revitalized Commanders, mystery-box Giants, Parson-less Cowboys in high-stakes NFC East
The ever-competitive NFC East is never boring. With the NFL season kicking off on Thursday, this year promises to be no different. Published September 1, 2025
Army football player pulls man from crashed car before it catches fire
An Army football player helped save a man from a burning vehicle on Sunday morning, just days after making his college debut for the Black Knights in West Point, New York. Published September 1, 2025
‘My last free summer:’ Fudd returns to University of Connecticut after globetrotting offseason
University of Connecticut basketball star Azzi Fudd was everywhere this summer. The Washington-area native tossed a first pitch for the Nationals, toured China with Steph Curry and hosted a camp for children at her old high school with proceeds going to charity. Published August 31, 2025
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz to remain on leave amid MLB gambling probe
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are unlikely to return to the mound this season. Published August 31, 2025
Armed with new contract, McLaurin returns to Commanders practice
Terry McLaurin was the man of the hour at Wednesday's Commanders practice in Ashburn, Virginia. Sporting gold cleats, the newly paid $96 million man joined his teammates on the training field for the first time in months. Published August 27, 2025
Rick Snider, longtime Washington football writer, dies at 65
Give him two minutes. Long-time Washington sports writer Rick Snider would make you laugh, critique the many scandals of the city's football team or teach you a lesson about the region's history. Published August 27, 2025
Capitals dominate NHL national broadcast schedule amid Ovechkin retirement rumors
The NHL's national TV partners seem to be preparing for an Alex Ovechkin farewell tour. Published August 27, 2025
