Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores hopes to ‘grow’ after criticism from ex-QB Tagovailoa
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores played peacemaker on Tuesday after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa called him "a terrible person" on the "Dan Le Batard Show." Published August 21, 2024
Cutdown day looms as Commanders open final week of training camp
The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday with less than a week before the NFL's most dreaded occasion: cutdown day. But coach Dan Quinn said players shouldn't place too much importance on the final week of training camp. Published August 21, 2024
Travis Kelce to appear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ with Adam Sandler
Travis Kelce's big year marches on. Adam Sandler confirmed Tuesday that the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end will appear in "Happy Gilmore 2," which will start filming next month. Published August 21, 2024
As Nationals fade to bottom of standings, young stars provide reason to cheer
The Nationals are fading to the bottom of the standings after an encouraging start to the year. But young stars like James Wood and Jacob Young have given Washington fans plenty of reasons for optimism with less than 40 games remaining in the season. Published August 20, 2024
Punter calls out ‘No Fun League’ after Commanders ask him to erase tryout video
A free agent punter claims the Commanders asked him to take down a video showing his recent tryout at the franchise's Ashburn, Virginia, training facility. Drue Chrisman hasn't removed his post and called out the NFL for being "no fun." Published August 20, 2024
Warriors coach Kerr praises Harris-Walz campaign’s ‘winning spirit’
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential campaign Monday during a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The nine-time NBA champion said he wasn't concerned with the "risks" of backing a candidate. Published August 20, 2024
Jayden Daniels officially named Commanders starting QB for season opener
It's official: Rookie Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders in the season opener. Published August 19, 2024
Kai Trump taking her golf swing to the University of Miami
Kai Trump is about to be a Miami Hurricane. The 17-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump announced Sunday she's committed to play golf at the University of Miami. Published August 19, 2024
Harrison Butker says having enemies is good: ‘That means you’ve stood up for something’
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker caused a social media frenzy this offseason with his pro-family commencement speech at Benedictine College. The three-time Super Bowl champion stood by his comments after Saturday's preseason game against the Lions. Published August 19, 2024
Time running out on Commanders to find solution to kicking woes
The Washington Commanders have a kicking problem. While specialists around the league set records and sign big-money contracts, Commanders fans are watching field goal attempts slip through the team's hands instead through the uprights this training camp and preseason. Published August 18, 2024
Simone Biles commits major faux pas, wears Packers gear to husband’s Bears game
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears boast the longest rivalry in football, but Olympic gymnast Simone Biles might not know that. Published August 18, 2024
Gold medal archer offers to train Dr. Dre for Olympic dream ahead of Los Angeles Games
You're never too old to be an Olympian, according to American archer Justin Huish. The two-time gold medalist said this weekend he would help rapper and producer Dr. Dre compete as an archer in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Published August 18, 2024
Wizards to play Dia de los Muertos game in Mexico City this season
The Washington Wizards will play a regular season game against the Miami Heat in Mexico City for Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 2. Published August 15, 2024
Viral Olympic breakdancer Raygun jarred by online criticism
Australian breakdancer Raygun -- nee Rachael Gunn -- on Thursday said the online reaction to her infamous performance at the Paris Olympics has been "devastating." Published August 15, 2024
QB coming home: Virginia native McSorley signs with Commanders
The Commanders signed journeyman quarterback Trace McSorley on Thursday to provide extra depth ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Published August 15, 2024
Reenergized Mystics return to WNBA action with playoff aspirations
The WNBA returns Thursday after a month-long Olympic break that allowed the Washington Mystics to get healthy ahead of a potential playoff push in the regular season's final month. Published August 14, 2024
British runner says she completed Olympic marathon with broken leg
A stubbed toe can force some people to ball up in pain. That isn't the case for marathon runner Rose Harvey. The British athlete said Tuesday that she competed in Sunday's Olympic race with a broken femur. Published August 14, 2024
With two weeks to cutdown day, players on bubble look to make case for roster spot
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant has played for nine football teams in five different professional leagues since leaving Clemson in 2014. After signing with Washington on Tuesday, the 32-year-old became one of dozens of Commanders on the roster bubble, fighting for a spot on the final depth chart. Published August 13, 2024
Colin Kaepernick says he’s ‘still training’ for potential comeback
Colin Kaepernick has not played professional football since 2017. But the former 49ers quarterback said this week that he's still hoping to mount an NFL comeback. Published August 13, 2024
‘I would beat Noah Lyles’: Dolphins’ Hill says he could outrun Olympic gold medalist
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is fast, but he is not the fastest man in the world. That title belongs to Noah Lyles, a northern Virginia native who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in Paris this month. But Hill says he can take him. Published August 13, 2024
