Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Caitlin Clark snub was ‘missed opportunity’ for women’s basketball, head of 2028 L.A. Games says
Caitlin Clark, the brightest young star in the WNBA, won't compete for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The president of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee said the snub marked a "missed opportunity" for women's basketball. Published June 23, 2024
Hundreds of youth wrestlers converge on Fairfax tournament to raise mental health awareness
It's been nearly 15 years since Eric Monday, a pillar of northern Virginia's wrestling community, killed himself. On Saturday, hundreds of wrestlers will take to the mats at George Mason University to his memory and raise awareness about the mental health challenges athletes face. Published June 20, 2024
‘Like a drug’: Sports dominate culture with surging attendance, TV ratings
Ticket prices are soaring, leagues are expanding, legalized betting is exploding, and ratings are higher than ever. Sports are everywhere, all the time, and Americans still can't get enough. Published June 20, 2024
Capitals land center Pierre-Luc Dubois from Kings for goalie Darcy Kuemper
The Washington Capitals have traded goalie Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings for center Pierre-Luc Dubois, the teams announced Wednesday. Published June 19, 2024
Commanders to pay $1.3 million to settle ticket lawsuit in Virginia
The Washington Commanders agreed to a $1.3 million settlement after failing to return season ticket deposits to fans under their previous owners, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Tuesday. Published June 19, 2024
Mystics look to stay hot against Fever rookie Clark
The Washington Mystics have won two in a row after losing the first 12 games of the WNBA season. The team looks to keep their hot streak alive during a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday. Published June 18, 2024
WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes defends Angel Reese, says Caitlin Clark plays like a bully
Angel Reese's flagrant foul against fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark on Sunday drew a hard-hitting comment from former star Sheryl Swoopes, who said Clark uses bully tactics. Published June 18, 2024
Commanders plan to remake Ashburn training site into data centers
The Washington Commanders could turn their 162-acre headquarters and training facility in Ashburn, Virginia, into data centers, according to a proposal filed in Loudoun County on Monday. Published June 18, 2024
Nationals’ youth movement powers team to playoff fringes through 71 games
The rebuilding Washington Nationals are ahead of schedule through 71 games, powered by several young stars who have made an immediate impact since joining the major league roster. Published June 17, 2024
Hard foul draws Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark into unfair ‘race war’ label, contends Robert Griffin III
An on-court rivalry between a pair of WNBA rookies, with the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese called for a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark on Sunday, triggered a social media frenzy. Published June 17, 2024
Thousands of fans turn out for Major League Pickleball in D.C.
Pickleball is here to stay. At least, that's what professional players of the country's fastest-growing sport said during a four-day Major League Pickleball showcase at the Washington Tennis and Educational Foundation this weekend. Published June 16, 2024
Daniels impresses at minicamp, but Quinn declines to name starting quarterback
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn refused to name a starting quarterback on Thursday, the last day of the team's mandatory minicamp. Published June 13, 2024
New Commanders stadium in District would bring $1.26 billion to D.C. each year, mayor’s office says
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's dogged pursuit of the Washington Commanders continued Thursday as the city released a report claiming a new professional football stadium built in the city would bring $1.26 billion in revenues to the District each year. Published June 13, 2024
Rowdy crowds, intense competition expected as professional pickleball comes to D.C.
That familiar "pock, pock, pock" of pickleball is turning into "ka-ching, ka-ching, ka-ching" for players and team owners in the nation's fast-growing professional sport. Published June 12, 2024
Capitals acquire, announce plans to shutter salary cap website CapFriendly
The Washington Capitals have purchased the CapFriendly website, the team announced Wednesday. The organization plans to use the website's financial data for in-house operations. Published June 12, 2024
Commanders open mandatory minicamp with perfect attendance, NFL rivals missing stars
The Washington Commanders opened mandatory minicamp Tuesday with a full house. Every player took the practice field in Ashburn for coach Dan Quinn while some other teams around the NFL opened the practice session minus a few notable stars. Published June 11, 2024
Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels tosses ceremonial first pitch at Nationals Park
Jayden Daniels' first pitch at Nationals Park on Sunday was just a bit outside -- but Commanders fans should rest easy knowing the rookie quarterback's passing prowess is more impressive on the gridiron. Published June 9, 2024
Werth-owned horse Dornoch wins Belmont Stakes
Jayson Werth reached baseball's mountaintop when he won the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. On Saturday, the Washington Nationals legend brought home another trophy when a horse he owns a stake in, Dornoch, won the Belmont Stakes. Published June 9, 2024
Caitlin Clark left off Olympic squad: Snub, or a blessing in disguise?
Caitlin Clark's fame has been a blessing and a curse. The Indiana Fever's rookie phenom has brought unprecedented attention to the WNBA, but some reports have said she will be omitted from this year's Paris Olympics due to concerns about fan reaction. Published June 9, 2024
Colombia humiliates U.S. soccer in Commanders Field drubbing
The U.S. soccer team lost 5-1 against Colombia on Saturday in a friendly at Commanders Field in Landover. Coach Gregg Berhalter said the rout was a "wake-up call" before this summer's Copa America tournament. Published June 9, 2024
