Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Wizards flip Olynyk to Spurs for Branham, Wesley, 2026 second-rounder
Kelly Olynyk's tenure as a Wizard is already over. General manager Will Dawkins traded the 34-year-old to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in exchange for two prospects and a 2026 second-round pick. Published July 8, 2025
Interim GM DeBartolo: Nationals need ‘real change’ under new leadership
The reign of Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo began with a confession Tuesday -- the franchise needs "real change" as it embarks on a new era without the recently fired Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez. Published July 8, 2025
Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky
Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin. Published July 8, 2025
Mystics rookie Iriafen collides with Reese, leaves game
Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Sky after fighting for a rebound with Angel Reese. Published July 8, 2025
Wizards unveil Summer League roster, headlined by eight draft picks from last two years
The Washington Wizards unveiled their Summer League roster Monday, featuring seven different first-round picks and eight total players selected in the last two drafts. Published July 7, 2025
Sky’s Reese joins chorus of critics targeting WNBA officiating
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is not happy with the state of WNBA officiating. Published July 7, 2025
Nationals name bench coach Cairo as interim manager after firing Martinez
The Washington Nationals have identified their new skipper for the rest of 2025, appointing Miguel Cairo as its interim manager on Monday. Published July 7, 2025
Trump offers Commanders help in stadium negotiations, criticizes name change
President Trump isn't a stranger to professional football. The former owner of the USFL's New Jersey Generals said Sunday he would help the Washington Commanders negotiate a new stadium deal, though he criticized the franchise's name. Published July 7, 2025
Nationals fire World Series-winning team of manager Martinez, GM Rizzo
The Washington Nationals fired both manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night in the midst of the latest in a string of disappointing seasons since the 2019 World Series triumph. Published July 6, 2025
Nationals’ Wood, Gore earn first All-Star Game nods
MacKenzie Gore and James Wood are All-Stars for the first time in their young careers. The Nationals' ace and star slugger were named to the National League roster as reserves on Sunday night, marking the next milestone for the rising stars. Published July 6, 2025
Poole trade becomes official as Wizards add Whitmore in three-team deal with Pelicans, Rockets
Jordan Poole is no longer a Wizard. Published July 6, 2025
Capitals regroup, focus on youth after missing out on Ehlers sweepstakes
The Washington Capitals missed out on the biggest fish in free agency, the team's leadership admitted, after Nikolaj Ehlers, the top available forward, signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Published July 6, 2025
Mystics rookies Citron, Iriafen named to WNBA All-Star Game
The Washington Mystics are sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2021. Published July 6, 2025
Yankees’ Volpe bloodies Judge with errant throw during loss to Mets
Losing is bad enough. Losing and almost injuring your team's star player is even worse. Published July 6, 2025
A tradition unlike any other: Pageantry, pomp and wanton gluttony return for hot dog eating contest
Competitive eating's prodigal son, Joey Chestnut, returns for the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Friday. Published July 3, 2025
Commanders to unveil new alternate uniforms ahead of 2025 season
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are getting new threads. The team confirmed Wednesday that it would unveil a new alternate uniform on July 9. Published July 2, 2025
Mystics’ rookies strong start forces Edwards to trade block
Unexpected successes can come with a cost. For the upstart Washington Mystics, the unexpected hot start by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has left 2024 first-rounder Aaliyah Edwards watching from the bench. Published July 2, 2025
Commanders open 3 training camp days to public; first date sells out
The Washington Commanders announced Wednesday that three training camp sessions in July and August will be open to the public. Published July 2, 2025
Capitals sign defenseman Fehervary to 7-year, $42 million extension
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary signed a seven-year, $42 million extension Tuesday, the NHL team announced. Published July 1, 2025
Spirit’s owner Kang named Sports Philanthropist of the Year by ESPN
Michele Kang, the owner of the NWSL's Washington Spirit, was named the Sports Philanthropist of the Year by ESPN on Tuesday. Published July 1, 2025
