Liam Griffin

Women’s NCAA Tournament, led by Iowa-LSU, shatters ratings record

Caitlin Clark is on a roll, breaking scoring and viewership records. Published April 3, 2024

Capitals prepare for playoff push after early-season struggles

The Washington Capitals enter the final stretch of the NHL season primed for a playoff push after treading water for most of the season. Published April 2, 2024

LSU skips national anthem before clash with Iowa; coach claims normal absence

Iowa defeated LSU on Monday in an instant classic for the women's NCAA Tournament -- but one team drew criticism for its actions before the game tipped off. Published April 2, 2024

Rebuilding Nationals fall 8-4 to Pittsburgh in home opener

The Nationals disappointed a sellout crowd with an 8-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Monday. Published April 1, 2024

D.C. Defenders drop UFL debut to San Antonio

The D.C. Defenders disappointed in their first-ever UFL game, a 27-12 loss to the San Antonio Brahmas on Sunday. Published March 31, 2024

Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice sought by police after Dallas crash: Report

Police officers in Dallas are looking for Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after a crash on Saturday evening, the Dallas Morning News reported. Published March 31, 2024

D.C. Defenders open UFL season with high expectations

Spring football returns this weekend under a new name -- but the D.C. Defenders will bring back a roster of familiar faces for home games at Audi Field. Published March 28, 2024

No-name Nationals, 5 seasons removed from World Series glory, open another rebuilding season

The first game of the season for Nationals fans often felt like Christmas morning -- especially when stars like Max Scherzer, Bryce Harper, and Ryan Zimmerman trotted out onto the field. These days, those big names are gone, and when the team begins the 2024 campaign against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, even the most dedicated fan will likely need a program to know who's who on the Nationals' roster. Published March 27, 2024

Wizards, Caps to stay in D.C. after Alexandria kills proposed Potomac Yard arena

The Capitals and Wizards will stay put in their Chinatown building through 2050 under a tentative deal with the District that extends the teams' leases, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Published March 27, 2024

Caitlin Clark offered $5 million to join Ice Cube’s BIG3 league

Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in women's college basketball as she tries to lead Iowa to a second straight Final Four. Now she has a $5 million offer to play against men when her college career ends. Published March 27, 2024

More NFL games landing on streaming services in 2024

The NFL's pivot to streaming will continue this season with games available exclusively on Peacock and Amazon's Prime Video. Published March 26, 2024

Holly, jolly football: NFL games to return on Christmas Day

The NFL plans to schedule games on Christmas Day for the 2024 season, even though the holiday falls on a Wednesday. Published March 26, 2024

NFL owners approve new kickoff model for 2024 season

NFL kickoffs will look different in 2024 after the league's owners approved a new rule to make the routine play more exciting. Published March 26, 2024

Commanders add offensive line depth with Michael Deiter signing

The Commanders' offseason overhaul of their offensive line continued Monday as the team signed center Michael Deiter in free agency. Published March 25, 2024

Female stars embrace wild new world of NIL

Concerns about the seismic changes rocking college sports have lawmakers like Sen. Ted Cruz proposing legislation that would pump the brakes. But for next-generation female stars, the new name, image and likeness rules for college athletes have meant more money -- in many cases, a lot more money. And they're not complaining. Published March 25, 2024

Referee pulled at halftime of NCAA Tournament game over conflict of interest

A Chattanooga alumnus refereed the first half of the university's NCAA Women's Tournament matchup against N.C. State on Saturday. The official was removed from the game after halftime, the NCAA confirmed in a statement. Published March 24, 2024

Commanders add cornerback James Pierre in latest free-agency move

A busy free-agency period for the Washington Commanders continued Thursday as the team signed cornerback James Pierre. Published March 21, 2024

Maryland women enter crowded NCAA Tournament with underdog dreams

After a down season, the Maryland Terrapins enter the NCAA Women's Tournament hoping to find another deep run in their 14th consecutive trip to the Big Dance. In a tournament with stars like Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese, the Terrapins have a tough potential road to the Final Four. Published March 20, 2024

Report: Leonsis discussed potential Wizards, Capitals arena with Maryland governor

After Virginia lawmakers balked on a deal to build an arena south of the Potomac for the Washington Wizards and Capitals, Monumental Sports and Entertainment owner Ted Leonsis is exploring options in Maryland. Published March 20, 2024

Proposed NFL rule changes include redesigned kickoff, onside replacement

Proposed NFL rule changes for the upcoming season include a redesigned kickoff, a replacement for the onside kick and a ban on hip-drop tackles. Published March 20, 2024