Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Capitals welcome rest as other NHL stars prepare for 4 Nations Face-Off
No player from the Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament that will fill the NHL's midseason break over the next week. Published February 10, 2025
Chiefs’ Hopkins calls out referees after Super Bowl loss, despite claims of pro-Kansas City bias
Fans were so concerned about referees appearing to favor the Kansas City Chiefs that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had to address the claims. Published February 10, 2025
Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces DUI charge after single-vehicle accident
Washington Capitals prospect Cam Allen faces several charges after an impaired-driving crash in London, Ontario, on Saturday morning, authorities said. Published February 10, 2025
No charges for Super Bowl halftime performer who was detained for pro-Palestine protest during show
A dancer who was detained after unfurling a flag supporting Palestine and Sudan during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show will not face criminal charges, authorities said. Published February 10, 2025
Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl halftime show draws mixed reactions
Rapper Kendrick Lamar keeps winning. He brought home five Grammys last week and wowed audiences in a widely acclaimed Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night. Published February 9, 2025
Trump draws thunderous cheers from Super Bowl crowd
The Republican became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Sunday, drawing raucous cheers from NFL fans in New Orleans during the national anthem. Published February 9, 2025
Jon Batiste’s national anthem performance brings Chiefs’ Chris Jones to tears
Singer Jon Batiste brought at least one player to tears with his jazzy rendition of the national anthem ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Published February 9, 2025
Trump lauds football as unifying force in U.S. ahead of Super Bowl
Football fan President Trump called the game America's "most popular sport -- for good reason" ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Published February 9, 2025
‘No wardrobe malfunctions,’ FCC head begs of Super Bowl halftime show
Super Bowl halftime performer Kendrick Lamar's been put on notice: no repeat of Janet Jackson's infamous wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl. Published February 9, 2025
NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss returns for Super Bowl coverage two months after cancer diagnosis
NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss returned to television sets on Sunday in New Orleans, as millions of viewers flipped on their televisions in advance of the Super Bowl. Published February 9, 2025
LIV critic Brandel Chamblee changes tune after playing golf with Trump
Golf commentator and long-time LIV Tour opponent Brandel Chamblee is changing his tune after playing a round with President Trump. Published February 9, 2025
Wizards overhaul roster, load up on draft picks in trade deadline frenzy
The Washington Wizards weren't shy ahead of Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline. General manager Will Dawkins was wheeling and dealing, shipping out veterans on expiring contracts in exchange for promising young prospects and future draft picks. After two days of trades, the roster has been overhauled. Published February 6, 2025
Wizards land Marcus Smart, first-round pick in multi-team trade before deadline
The Wizards made one final move before Thursday afternoon's NBA trade deadline, acquiring guard Marcus Smart and a 2025 first-round pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in a multi-team trade. Published February 6, 2025
Wizards ship Jared Butler, second-round picks to 76ers for Reggie Jackson and a first-rounder
The Washington Wizards' hectic week continued Thursday morning, just hours before the NBA's trade deadline. Published February 6, 2025
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels named Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year on Thursday, surprising no one who followed the dual-threat passer during his dynamic first season. Published February 6, 2025
Taylor Swift, Trump and Kendrick Lamar: Super Bowl promises something for everyone
It's a uniquely American tradition. Millions of people will gather around their TV sets on Sunday to eat 1.47 billion chicken wings, watch dozens of $7 million commercials and place more than $1 billion in sports bets on Sunday. Published February 6, 2025
Wizards trade Jonas Valanciunas to Kings
The Washington Wizards continued an active week on Wednesday afternoon, trading center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings. Published February 5, 2025
Mavericks refund season ticket holders after trading Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks seem to know that fans aren't happy with Sunday's trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Several season ticket holders have said the team is offering them refunds for the remainder of the NBA season. Published February 5, 2025
NFL refs deny allegations of pro-Chiefs bias: ‘Insulting and preposterous’
The NFL's referees have heard enough of fans claiming an unfair number of calls go the Kansas City Chiefs' way ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Published February 5, 2025
NFL ditches ‘End Racism’ slogan on Super Bowl field
The NFL won't be calling to "end racism" at Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans. The league announced it wouldn't stencil the call to action in a Superdome end zone ahead of the showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Published February 5, 2025
