Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Capital One Arena to host skating benefit for Reagan National Airport crash families
Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, will host a "Legacy on Ice" figure skating benefit to benefit the families affected by last week's crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Published February 5, 2025
Wizards add Middleton, prospects in trades for Kuzma, Valanciunas
The Washington Wizards were active ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, sending forward Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks and center Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in exchange for prospects and draft picks. Published February 5, 2025
Myles Garrett to Washington? Analysts see Commanders as trade contenders
The Washington Commanders are early favorites in the Myles Garrett sweepstakes after the Cleveland Browns' perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate requested a trade on Monday. For the first time in years, the District looks like an attractive trade destination for one of the NFL's top stars. Published February 4, 2025
NWSL’s Washington Spirit to take pitch in new Prime Video series
The Washington Spirit are headed to a streaming service near you. The District's women's soccer team will be featured in the new "For The Win: NWSL" documentary series on Prime Video, the franchise announced Tuesday. Published February 4, 2025
NFL backs DEI initiatives despite federal pivot
The NFL is standing by diversity, equity and inclusion even while President Trump moves to undo the initiatives. Published February 4, 2025
Trump to become first sitting president to attend Super Bowl
President Trump is expected to join thousands of football fans at Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans this weekend. Published February 4, 2025
Owner Josh Harris says Commanders name here to stay
The late adopters in the Washington football fan base will need to adapt: Team owner Josh Harris said Monday that the Commanders' name is here to stay. Published February 3, 2025
Ravens fan pleads guilty to assault of Commanders supporter captured in viral video
Baltimore Ravens fan John "Jack" Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault on Monday after a viral video showed him punching Commanders fans after October's matchup between the teams. Published February 3, 2025
Wizards look to future after snapping 16-game losing streak
The Wizards avoided the worst kind of history on Saturday night when they beat the Timberwolves to snap a 16-game losing streak, tied for the worst stretch in franchise history. However, amid a dreadful 7-41 campaign, fans and analysts are still looking toward the Wizards' future. Published February 2, 2025
Nebraska coach may cancel spring football game over transfer portal concerns
The NCAA football landscape is ever-changing in the age of transfers and name, image and likeness deals. Published February 2, 2025
Girls’ flag football sees rapid rise with NFL backing
With the support of the NFL and its franchises, more and more girls are flocking to flag football. Eleven states offer girls' flag as a varsity sport at a high school level; 60 colleges have followed suit. Published January 30, 2025
Ovechkin’s chase, dynamic goalies: What late-arriving Capitals fans need to know
The Washington Commanders' improbable, unexpected run for the Super Bowl is over, but another local franchise has been busy putting together a magical season of its own. Published January 29, 2025
Youth movement: Three Wizards named to NBA Rising Stars teams
Three Washington Wizards are headed to New Orleans next month for the Rising Stars game at the NBA's All-Star weekend. Published January 28, 2025
Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury to stick with Commanders despite interest from Saints
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is sticking around for another season with quarterback Jayden Daniels. The play-caller will not interview for a head coaching job with the New Orleans Saints. Published January 28, 2025
Architects propose timber-based RFK Stadium design as demolition approaches for old site
Demolition is set to begin this week at the rusting, 63-year-old RFK Stadium in the Northeast corner of the District. While city officials are pushing to renovate the site, at least one architectural firm has published its apparently unsolicited vision for a new stadium on the campus. Published January 28, 2025
Jayden Daniels trading cards explode in value after dynamic rookie season
Nobody had a better rookie season in the NFL this year than Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The trading card market has pounced on the charismatic dual-threat passer after he led the Commanders to a pair of upset playoff victories. Published January 28, 2025
New Orleans officials to Eagles fans: If you’re celebrating after Super Bowl, stay off poles
City officials in New Orleans are preparing for an onslaught of raucous Philadelphia fans coming for the Feb. 9 Super Bowl between the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. With nearly two weeks until the game, the New Orleans Police Department is already warning Eagles diehards: Don't climb any poles. Published January 28, 2025
Commanders balance sour season finale with bright future: ‘Looking forward to the years to come’
It was a bittersweet Monday at the Washington Commanders' practice facility. Players and coaches celebrated a season highlighted by the team's first NFC championship appearance in 33 years while acknowledging the disappointment over Sunday's blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Published January 27, 2025
Commanders’ season ends in blowout fashion against rival Eagles in NFC championship
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't summon up enough late-game magic to overcome three fumbles from his receivers and running backs and a handful of back-breaking red-zone penalties by Washington's defense. Published January 26, 2025
Commanders face flocks of raucous Eagles fans ahead of NFC championship in Philadelphia
The notoriously intense fans of the Eagles have brought their trademark enthusiasm to Lincoln Financial Field ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders. Published January 26, 2025
