Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Mystics say they’ll consider a larger arena for some home games this summer
With WNBA attendance expected to soar this summer as record-setting young stars like Caitlin Clark enter the league, teams including the Washington Mystics are eyeing some games in larger arenas. Published April 17, 2024
Deion Sanders says son Shedeur, Travis Hunter would consider only 6 NFL teams
Colorado coach Deion Sanders says his top players should be selective about their NFL future. Published April 16, 2024
Serena Williams floats interest in WNBA ownership
Tennis legend Serena Williams floated a potential return to sports in a new role -- as a WNBA owner. Published April 16, 2024
Top QB prospects visit Commanders Park as NFL draft nears
The Washington Commanders are hosting several quarterback prospects on pre-draft visits this week. The NFL draft is over a week away, but the team's decision-makers are already on the clock when it comes to picking their quarterback of the future. Published April 15, 2024
Woebegone Wizards set new franchise low for wins
The Wizards' worst-ever season finally ended Sunday with a 132-122 loss to the Boston Celtics in a display of two teams on vastly different trajectories. Published April 14, 2024
Conor McGregor to headline UFC event, Dana White confirms
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the octagon this June at UFC 303, company CEO Dana White said Saturday. Published April 14, 2024
Caitlin Clark joins SNL, roasts writers for women’s sports jokes
Women's basketball star Caitlin Clark joined "Saturday Night Live" this weekend to poke back at the program's coverage of women's sports. Published April 14, 2024
Staying alive: Capitals cling to playoff hopes with only a few games left
The Washington Capitals' roller-coaster campaign is roaring to a finish. The team is embroiled in a tight race for the final playoff spot with four games remaining. Published April 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson dead from cancer at 76
O.J. Simpson, the Hall of Fame running back who was acquitted of double murder in the death of his ex-wife and her friend, has reportedly died from cancer. He was 76. Published April 11, 2024
WNBA prepares for the Caitlin Clark Effect
Already, WNBA teams are preparing for the arrival of a player many predict will elevate the league to unprecedented heights. After all, her last college game drew more viewers than the World Series. Published April 10, 2024
NFL reveals Eagles’ opponent in Brazil opener: Packers
Friday night football, anyone? The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will open the 2024 season with a game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 6, a rare Friday matchup in NFL annals. Published April 10, 2024
2-time NFL champion Logan Ryan retires after 11 seasons
Longtime NFL defensive back Logan Ryan announced his retirement Tuesday. The Rutgers product won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots before playing for four more teams in his 11 seasons. Published April 9, 2024
Champions League soccer games to continue despite terrorist threats
Social media posts linked to the terrorist group ISIS threatened violence at this week's Champions League quarterfinals, but UEFA, European soccer's governing body, said Tuesday it's not changing the schedule. Published April 9, 2024
Commanders add new trainers after receiving ‘F’ from players
The NFL's lowest-ranked athletic training staff welcomed fresh blood on Monday. The Washington Commanders added new trainers after coming in last on a report card grading teams on how players are treated. Published April 8, 2024
Pitch clock is ‘an unprecedented threat’ to athletes, MLB players union says
The pitch clock threatens the health of big league aces, according to the MLB Players Association. Union officials say the recently implemented rule leads to more injuries while league executives blame increased pitch velocity and spin rates. Published April 7, 2024
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley would welcome transgender athletes in women’s sports
University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley isn't afraid of controversy. Published April 7, 2024
Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals reach retirement agreement: reports
Stephen Strasburg has retired after reaching a financial agreement with the Washington Nationals. Published April 7, 2024
Caitlin Clark, next-gen female hoops stars raise bar on what’s possible for women’s game
Monday's game featured Clark pouring in 41 points and pulling in 12.3 million viewers for ESPN -- more than last year's World Series and four of the five games in the 2023 NBA Finals. Published April 4, 2024
U.S. women’s national soccer vets bummed about teammate liking, sharing homophobic TikTok posts
U.S. women's national soccer team captains Alex Morgan and Lindsay Horan on Wednesday said they were "extremely saddened" by teammate Korbin Albert's social media activity. The 20-year-old midfielder issued an apology last week after liking and sharing an array of anti-LGBTQ posts on her TikTok account. Published April 4, 2024
Commanders veterans meet ‘new team’ as offseason program begins with fresh faces
The Commanders didn't have nametags when they opened their offseason program on Tuesday, but it might've been helpful given the flood of new players, coaches and executives in the building. Published April 3, 2024
