Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders fire VP after abusive remarks about fans, players caught on hidden camera
The Washington Commanders fired Vice President of Content Rael Enteen on Thursday after a secretly recorded video showed him making disparaging comments about the NFL, players and fans. Published September 5, 2024
Spirit rookie Croix Bethune suffers season-ending knee injury while tossing Nationals’ first pitch
Washington Spirit rookie midfielder Croix Bethune will miss the rest of the soccer season after tearing her meniscus while tossing a ceremonial first pitch for baseball's Washington Nationals, her team announced Wednesday. Published September 5, 2024
Picture day: Capitals, Upper Deck host trading card showcase for NHL prospects
The NHL's top young players descended on the Capitals' Arlington training facility Wednesday morning for the league's annual rookie showcase as players took photographs for trading cards and other promotional materials. Published September 4, 2024
Moving the goalposts: Booming NFL looks to expand global footprint with Brazil game
The NFL steamroller returns Thursday night, as the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens in a game that is sure to draw massive ratings, whether Taylor Swift is on hand or not. Published September 4, 2024
Four more years: Commanders sign guard Sam Cosmi to extension
One of the best offensive linemen on the Washington Commanders is sticking around for the long haul. They signed guard Sam Cosmi to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday. Published September 4, 2024
Unpredictable NFC East presents stiff competition for overhauled Commanders
Every NFC East team was disappointed by the end of the 2023 season. As the 2024 campaign kicks off, the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will look to rebound from last season's playoff disappointments, while the upstart Washington Commanders and New York Giants aim to take the next step in their rebuilds. Published September 3, 2024
WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes, Nancy Lieberman feud over Caitlin Clark
Nancy Lieberman and Sheryl Swoopes became women's basketball icons during the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997. But the pair, who work as broadcasters for the Dallas Wings, are feuding over the league's newest icon: Caitlin Clark. Published September 3, 2024
Patriots rookie Javon Baker unleashes social media tirade over traffic ticket
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Javon Baker had a bad day on Sunday and let the world know it. The 22-year-old unleashed a tirade live on social media after receiving a traffic ticket from a police officer. Published September 2, 2024
Katie Gaudreau mourns hockey star brothers Johnny and Matthew after fatal crash
Katie Gaudreau lost her two older brothers -- professional hockey players Johnny and Matthew -- days before her New Jersey wedding last week. The heartbroken bride-to-be took to social media on Monday to remember her fallen family members. Published September 2, 2024
Football fantasies: Draft parties, celebrities, research take real money
The onetime cottage industry of fantasy football, like the juggernaut NFL that spawned it, keeps getting bigger, crazier -- and more expensive. Published August 29, 2024
Commanders, Quinn move on from Rivera-era draft picks with initial 53-man roster
The Commanders, along with the rest of the league, trimmed their 90-man preseason rosters down to 53 players, with Washington unexpectedly parting ways with several Ron Rivera draft picks from last year. Published August 27, 2024
Commanders sell naming rights to stadium
The Washington Commanders will play their 2024 home games at the newly renamed Northwest Stadium, so named after the NFL franchise finalized a multiyear naming rights agreement with Virginia-based Northwest Federal Credit Union on Tuesday. Published August 27, 2024
Commanders look to put roster ‘puzzle’ together before final cutdown
Commanders coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to trim their 91-man training camp roster down to 53 players. Published August 26, 2024
NASCAR Truck Series driver dislocates shoulder while celebrating first win
NASCAR driver Layne Riggs won his first Truck Series race in his 23rd start and promptly dislocated his shoulder Sunday while celebrating his victory. Published August 26, 2024
Florida Little League coach’s faith-based pregame speech divides social media
Florida won the Little League World Series on Sunday in extra innings after a faith-based speech by coach Jonathan Anderson. Published August 26, 2024
Commanders unveil amenities, new food options
It's a new day for Washington Commanders fans. That was the message from team owner Josh Harris as his franchise hosted its first game at the newly renamed and renovated Commanders Field in Maryland. Published August 25, 2024
Commanders to build Sean Taylor statue outside Maryland stadium
The Commanders will honor former safety Sean Taylor with a statue outside their stadium in Landover, Maryland, the franchise announced Saturday. Published August 25, 2024
D.C. brothers became esports champions years after mom threw Xbox off the balcony
Sherry Williams has tempered her view of video games since the day in 2020 when, frustrated by her son's lack of focus on schoolwork, she threw the family Xbox off the balcony of her Bowie, Maryland, townhouse. Published August 22, 2024
Commanders trade Dotson to Eagles on day of deals
The Commanders traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the division rival Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-round selections, the NFL teams announced Thursday. Published August 22, 2024
Commanders trade for kicker Cade York, release Riley Patterson
The Commanders released kicker Riley Patterson on Thursday after agreeing to trade for the Cleveland Browns' Cade York, according to multiple reports. Washington will send a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick to Cleveland. Published August 22, 2024
