Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Hampered Spirit ride ‘Rowdy Audi’ atmosphere into semifinal against Thorns
The only pro sports team in the District with a winning record this season -- the Washington Spirit women's soccer team -- is ready to cement its status as one of the city's premier franchises ahead of this weekend's NWSL semifinal against the visiting Portland Thorns. Published November 11, 2025
Quinn takes over defensive play-calling for Commanders amid five-game skid
Commanders coach Dan Quinn is taking over as defensive coordinator, replacing Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington lost its fifth consecutive game amid a disappointing campaign, the franchise announced on Monday. Published November 10, 2025
Pro women’s hockey league brings ‘Takeover Tour’ to District in January
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to the nation's capital. The PWHL announced Monday plans to host a game at Capital One Arena in January as part of the league's "Takeover Tour" -- a slate of neutral-site events to grow the sport. Published November 10, 2025
Commanders’ defensive tackle Daron Payne suspended after throwing punch at Lions’ St. Brown
The NFL suspended Washington Commanders' defensive tackle Daron Payne for one game after he swung at Detroit Lions' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown during Sunday's 44-22 loss at Northwest Stadium, the league announced Monday. Published November 10, 2025
Commanders losing streak reaches 5 in blowout loss to Lions
The Commanders' losing streak reached five games on Sunday as the visiting Detroit Lions embarrassed Washington in a 44-22 rout. Published November 9, 2025
Trump Stadium? Commanders fans greet president with mix of boos, applause
President Trump withstood a thoroughly mixed greeting from the crowd at Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland, just a day after reports surfaced that the commander-in-chief was hoping to have the District's new NFL stadium named after him. Published November 9, 2025
Trump to attend Commanders-Lions game on NFL ‘Salute to Service’ weekend
The Washington Commanders will have a special guest on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. President Trump plans to attend the Week 10 matchup, the team confirmed Friday. Published November 7, 2025
Blues’ Binnington justifies pocketing Ovechkin’s 900th goal puck: ‘I basically had an assist’
St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington drew the ire of hockey fans after he shoved the puck from Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal into his pants on Wednesday night. Binnington insisted on Thursday that he intended to return the souvenir. Published November 6, 2025
Underdog Commanders look to repeat last postseason’s upset against Lions
Ten months ago, the underdog Commanders rode a six-game win streak into a playoff game against the Detroit Lions with an NFC championship game berth on the line. On Sunday, Washington takes a four-game skid into the rematch with its season at stake. Published November 6, 2025
Authorities: Cowboys’ Kneeland dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound following police chase
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase in Texas on Thursday morning, the Frisco Police Department confirmed. The Western Michigan product was 24. Published November 6, 2025
Bizarrap, Daddy Yankee to headline NFL halftime show in Madrid
The NFL is bringing Latin American flavor to the Nov. 16 game between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Published November 6, 2025
Silver Linings Playbook? Commanders’ youngsters offer hope amid disastrous season
Commanders fans enduring a nightmarish season are hungry for a silver lining. With stars like quarterback Jayden Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin and cornerback Marshon Lattimore out with injuries, they'll have to turn to fresh faces for a glimmer of hope. Published November 5, 2025
Sluggish Capitals look to turn tide, end losing skid on upcoming road trip
It's hard to win in the NHL without scoring goals. The Capitals -- and 40-year-old captain Alex Ovechkin -- have learned that the hard way during their ongoing four-game losing streak. Published November 4, 2025
NFL shifts Week 16 kickoff times to accommodate college playoffs
The NFL confirmed Tuesday it's changing the start times of its Week 16 games on Saturday, Dec. 20, to minimize overlap with the expanded College Football Playoff schedule. Published November 4, 2025
Commanders’ Luvu suspended one game over hip-drop tackles
Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended without pay for one game by the NFL on Monday for repeated violations of playing rules intended to protect the health and safety of players. Published November 3, 2025
Stanley Cup hero, ex-Capital Smith-Pelly to join NHL Network as studio analyst
Former Capitals winger Devante Smith-Pelly is joining NHL Network as a studio analyst, the league announced on Monday. He'll make his season debut on "NHL Tonight" this week. Published November 3, 2025
Injury-ravaged Commanders to miss Daniels, Lattimore, McCaffrey going forward
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a dislocated left elbow during Sunday night's blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday. The second-year signal-caller will be sidelined indefinitely. Published November 3, 2025
Commanders lose Daniels to gruesome arm injury during blowout loss to Seahawks
The Commanders endured a nightmare against the visiting Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night. Washington lost in a 38-14 blowout after quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a gruesome-looking injury to his left arm. Published November 2, 2025
Commanders honor franchise ‘pillar’ Monk, retire No. 81 jersey
Hall of Fame wide receiver Art Monk was immortalized at Northwest Stadium on Sunday. The Hall of Famer became the sixth former Washington player to have his jersey retired by the franchise, an honor that former teammates and current players said was long overdue. Published November 2, 2025
Colorado’s Sanders shields players following blowout loss to Arizona
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders wouldn't allow his players to speak to the media after Saturday's 52-17 blowout loss at home against Arizona. He urged reporters to focus their questions on the coach. Published November 2, 2025
