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Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin

Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reach at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn talks with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in East Rutherford. N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)

QB Jayden Daniels dazzles in preseason debut for Commanders

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels did his best Tom Cruise impression during his preseason debut on Saturday against the Jets, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. The 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner audibled from a screen to an "all-go" look without his coach's permission on his first NFL drive. Published August 11, 2024

Andy Benesh and Miles Partain in their Skechers-branded uniforms. (Photo: Business Wire)

American beach volleyball duo fires coach amid Olympic run

American beach volleyball players Andy Benesh and Miles Partain made an unusual move two games into their Olympic run. The pair announced Saturday that they fired their coach, Mike Placek, between matches. Published August 4, 2024

Y. Michele Kang talks to Washington Spirit players after a NWSL soccer match in Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) **FILE**

U.S. women’s rugby team keeps scoring with $4 million gift from soccer owner Michele Kang

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team shocked the world by defeating Australia Tuesday with a last-second score to secure a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The good news continued when Michele Kang, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, announced a $4 million donation to help the team prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Published August 1, 2024

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, holds up the Stanley Cup for fans to see during the NHL hockey team's Stanley Cup victory celebration at the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Cheers! Ovechkin vouches for hockey postgame beer: ‘It’s useful’

Alex Ovechkin became an off-ice legend for his exploits with the Stanley Cup following the Capitals' 2018 championship run. He notably performed a keg stand with the trophy, drinking beer out of the Cup while his teammates held his legs in the air. Published August 1, 2024

Washington Nationals pitcher Dylan Floro throws during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) **FiLE**

Rizzo: Nationals’ busy trade deadline will be ‘very beneficial long-term’

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo finally caught up on sleep Wednesday after completing four trades in a busy month leading before the MLB trade deadline. But he said his front office's hard work paid off and his franchise is primed to contend for a championship in the near future. Published July 31, 2024