Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Three fencers aim to put D.C. on the sword-fighting map at Olympics
Sporting a beekeeper-style mask, a kevlar vest and a saber, Tatiana Nazlymov takes to the strip at her family's fencing club in Bethesda, Maryland. She'll be one of three fencers from the D.C. area to compete in the Paris Olympics later this month as they hope to cement the nation's capital status as a fencing hotbed. Published July 4, 2024
Caitlin Clark, Fever draw largest WNBA crowd since 1999 against Aces
Caitlin Clark can't stop drawing record crowds. She did at Iowa and she's still doing it in the WNBA. Clark's Indiana Fever visited the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday and drew 20,366 people, the largest crowd for a regular season WNBA game since 1999. Published July 3, 2024
Capitals jump into a splashy free agency with trade, flurry of signings
General manager Brian MacLellan said after the NHL draft that he would shop around and be aggressive to improve the Washington Capitals roster. He followed through, adding four players through free agency and trades on Monday. Published July 2, 2024
Referee refuses to shake hands with Christian Pulisic after U.S. loss
The U.S. men's soccer team was eliminated from the Copa America tournament Monday after a 1-0 loss to Uruguay, but controversy followed after the final whistle when referee Kenny Ortega refused to shake hands with U.S. captain Christian Pulisic. Published July 2, 2024
Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards named to Canadian Olympic team
Washington Mystics rookie Aaliyah Edwards added another accolade Tuesday when she was named to the Canadian national team for this summer's Paris Olympics. Published July 2, 2024
Capitals plan to ‘shop around’ after draft weekend moves
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan promised to be aggressive heading into this weekend's NHL draft. He followed through on that plan. Published June 30, 2024
Sean Taylor’s daughter to wear his No. 21 for UNC volleyball team
Jackie Taylor, the daughter of former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor, has committed to play college volleyball at the University of North Carolina. She'll wear No. 21 to honor her father's legacy, the university confirmed on Thursday. Published June 30, 2024
Jamarcus Russell loses coaching job, accused of pocketing $74K donation
The former quarterback faces a lawsuit after a booster accused him of stealing a $74,000 donation check. Published June 30, 2024
Capitals plan to be ‘aggressive’ in free agency, NHL draft
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said the organization is keeping its foot on the gas, noting that they'll be aggressive in the trade market throughout this weekend's NHL draft. Published June 27, 2024
Wizards select French center Alexandre Sarr with No. 2 pick in NBA draft
Moments after the Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the top pick in Wednesday's NBA draft, the Washington Wizards added center Alexandre Sarr with the No. 2 pick to help lead the long-struggling franchise into the future. Published June 26, 2024
Wizards ship Deni Avdija to Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and a first-round draft pick
The Washington Wizards are making moves ahead of the NBA draft. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday evening that the Wizards are sending forward Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in this year's NBA draft and an additional pick in 2029. Published June 26, 2024
‘DEI is so vital,’ Emmitt Smith says after Reggie Jackson shares experiences with racism
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives "must exist," says NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. The three-time Super Bowl champion said he was inspired to speak out after hearing MLB legend Reggie Jackson share his own experiences with racism. Published June 26, 2024
Duke alum claims Lakers coach JJ Redick called her a racial slur
J.J. Redick, the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, has denied an allegation that he called a Black woman a racial slur while he attended Duke University. Published June 26, 2024
Wizards, armed with No. 2 pick, aim to rebuild through NBA draft
The Washington Wizards hit rock bottom last season. Any hope of returning to relevance will depend on making the right picks, including the No. 2 selection, when the NBA draft kicks off on Wednesday night. Published June 25, 2024
Golf Galaxy employee drinks 3 beers before playoff, qualifies for PGA Tour event
Nick Bienz is technically a registered pro golfer, but his day job sees him selling clubs at Golf Galaxy. Published June 25, 2024
Magic Johnson sees himself and Larry Bird in Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese’s rivalry
When NBA legend Magic Johnson sees Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set viewership records for the WNBA, he says he thinks of his rivalry with Larry Bird in the 1970s and 1980s. Published June 25, 2024
Capitals weighing trade possibilities ahead of Friday’s NHL draft
The prospects in this weekend's NHL draft likely won't make an impact on the ice next season -- that's the nature of a hockey player's development. But the Washington Capitals say they could package this year's draft picks to trade for an impact player. Published June 24, 2024
Former Pistons general manager to join Wizards as adviser
The Washington Wizards are still making front-office moves just two days before the NBA draft. The rebuilding team has hired former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver as a senior adviser, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Published June 24, 2024
Capitals unveil commemorative logos, patches for 50th anniversary season
The Washington Capitals are going to party like it's 1974. The franchise announced throwback logos and jersey patches to celebrate its 50th season in the D.C. area. Published June 24, 2024
Dan Snyder’s $60 million mansion is back on the market
Dan Snyder doesn't seem to be planning a return to the D.C. region. After donating his Maryland estate to the American Cancer Society last year, the former Washington Commanders owner wants to sell his Fairfax County estate for $60 million. Published June 24, 2024
