Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders sign receiver Martavis Bryant, release kicker Ramiz Ahmed
The Washington Commanders continued their roster overhaul Tuesday by signing veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant and releasing kicker Ramiz Ahmed. Published August 13, 2024
‘Tell the Truth Monday’ at Commanders camp: Players, coaches reflect on preseason opener
"The eye in the sky never lies," Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott said after Monday's practice, the first since Saturday's preseason game against the New York Jets. Published August 12, 2024
Aesthetics over safety? NFL players weigh benefits of Guardian Caps during preseason games
Six NFL players became the first in the league to wear Guardian Caps in a preseason game last weekend by using the oversized extra pad that goes over their regular helmets. Published August 12, 2024
World’s fastest man, youngest track gold medalist: D.C.-area Olympians made history in Paris
The world's fastest man is from northern Virginia. A Maryland teenager became the youngest-ever gold medalist in a track event. One of Maryland's favorite daughters became the most decorated female Olympian in U.S. history. Published August 11, 2024
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
American high jumper forced to settle for silver after opting against shared gold medal
American Shelby McEwen had a shot at a shared gold medal at Saturday's Olympic high jump final. Instead, McEwan will return to the U.S. with a silver medal after losing a "jump-off" to New Zealand's Hamish Kerr. Published August 11, 2024
Tom Cruise cheers on U.S. women’s soccer before expected Olympic ceremony stunt
Tom Cruise has had a busy summer. The "Top Gun" star was spotted cheering on the American women's soccer team during their gold medal victory on Saturday and is expected to perform a high-octane stunt at Sunday's closing ceremony in Paris, according to multiple reports. Published August 11, 2024
Commanders have ‘room for improvement’ after underwhelming joint practice with Jets
The Washington Commanders are not where they want to be. That's what defensive tackle Jon Allen said after a soggy joint practice Thursday that saw coach Dan Quinn's squad struggle in a downpour against the New York Jets. Published August 8, 2024
Conor McGregor lambasts Trump over praise of Russian MMA fighter
Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor teed off on Donald Trump after the former president named Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov as his favorite UFC pugilist during an interview Monday with online streamer Adin Ross. Published August 7, 2024
Indian wrestler’s unlikely Olympic run ends after she misses weight by ‘a few grams’
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Cinderella run at the Paris Olympics ended Wednesday when she failed to make weight before her gold medal match in the 110-pound weight class. Published August 7, 2024
Daniels, other rookies earn starting spots on Commanders’ first depth chart
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will start for the Washington Commanders during their preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday. Published August 6, 2024
Bears All-Pro Jaylon Johnson furious over Top 100 snub: ‘Everybody makes mistakes’
There aren't 100 NFL players better than Jaylon Johnson. At least, that's what the Chicago Bears cornerback is telling reporters. Published August 6, 2024
Pitbull Stadium coming to FIU campus after rapper buys naming rights
The rapper Pitbull has purchased the naming rights to Florida International University's football stadium, the Miami-area college said Tuesday. Published August 6, 2024
Italian swimmer naps in park after complaining about Olympic Village conditions
One Olympic gold medalist would rather sleep in a park than in the athletes' village in Paris. Published August 5, 2024
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
Daniels to make Commanders debut Saturday against Jets, but Quinn refuses to name starting QB
Jayden Daniels will make his Washington Commanders debut Saturday in a preseason game against the New York Jets, coach Dan Quinn said Sunday. However, the Commanders' coaching staff still refuses to name the rookie as the starting quarterback 10 days into training camp. Published August 4, 2024
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
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
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
Commanders release receivers Milne, Byrd to make room for receiver Pringle, kicker Patterson
Wednesday was an off day for the Washington Commanders' players, but the front office stayed busy. The team released wide receivers Dax Milne and Damiere Byrd, signed wide receiver Byron Pringle and claimed kicker Riley Patterson off waivers. Published July 31, 2024