Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders plan to sign center Tyler Biadasz
The Commanders have agreed to terms with another ex-Dallas Cowboy. Washington plans to sign free agent center Tyler Biadasz. Published March 11, 2024
Commanders agree to deal with Cowboys edge rusher Dorance Armstrong
The Washington Commanders have made their first move in free agency. The team has reportedly agreed to terms with Dallas Cowboys' edge rusher Dorance Armstrong. Published March 11, 2024
Italian soccer manager fired after headbutting opposing player
Italian soccer manager Roberto D'Aversa learned the hard way that headbutts can hurt the aggressor just as much as the receiver. Published March 11, 2024
Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson to box YouTube star Jake Paul on Netflix
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face, as Mike Tyson once observed. YouTube star Jake Paul's plan? Fighting the boxing legend and former heavyweight champ live on Netflix on July 20. Published March 7, 2024
Virginia budget won’t include arena, pausing planned move for Wizards, Capitals
Virginia legislators confirmed Thursday that no stadium is in this year's budget proposal, pumping the brakes on plans to move the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Alexandria. Published March 7, 2024
Commanders add new health director after trainers receive ‘F’ from players
The Washington Commanders have hired Tim McGrath to oversee the team's trainers and player wellness programs. The move comes after the franchise's trainers ranked 31st in the league in last week's report card from the NFL Players Association. Published March 6, 2024
Experts say rebrand, on-field struggles, lack of star players hurt Commanders merchandise rankings
The Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs, unsurprisingly, are the merchandise kings of the NFL, along with glamor teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. The Washington Commanders? Let's just say there's plenty of room for improvement. Published March 6, 2024
Global Super Bowl audience grew 10% in 2024, NFL says
The NFL said Wednesday that more than 62 million people outside the U.S. watched this year's Super Bowl, a 10% increase from 2023. Published March 6, 2024
Play ball, ladies! MLB video game to include female players in 2024
Gamers will be able to play as women in "MLB The Show 24," Sony Interactive Entertainment's San Diego Studio announced Tuesday. Players can create a female avatar and play through a unique story in "Road to the Show: Women Pave Their Way." Published March 5, 2024
Whoops! Timberwolves’ Edwards too late for tip-off
Minnesota Timberwolves starting guard Anthony Edwards missed the tip-off for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers -- showing that even NBA stars occasionally clock in late to start the week. Published March 5, 2024
Giants manager requires players to stand on field during anthem
The San Francisco Giants have a new manager who is changing the national anthem policy for players. At spring training, manager Bob Melvin said he's requiring players to stand on the field during the anthem. Published March 4, 2024
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy breaks 40-yard dash record at NFL combine
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy showed off his speed Saturday by setting an NFL scouting combine record time in the 40-yard dash. Published March 3, 2024
LeBron James leads huge fourth-quarter comeback as Lakers beat Clippers
LeBron James single-handedly outscored the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter Wednesday as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-112 comeback win. Published February 29, 2024
Chiefs superfan pleads guilty to bank robberies, faces up to 50 years in prison
A man best known to football fans for attending Kansas City Chiefs games dressed as a wolf appeared in federal court Wednesday and pleaded guilty in connection with a string of bank robberies. Published February 29, 2024
House passes RFK bill as FedEx pulls name from Commanders’ stadium
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan deal Wednesday backing the District mayor's plan to offer a new, rebuilt RFK Stadium as the future home of the Washington Commanders, with the congressional action coming just hours after the stunning announcement that FedEx will take its name off the team's aging home field in Landover. Published February 28, 2024
Commanders rank dead last in NFL union’s report card; ‘entire facility’ needs fixing
Dan Snyder is gone, but the Washington Commanders are still recovering from his tenure. Where do they stand? Last, when it comes to the NFL Players Association's annual team report card that came out Wednesday. Published February 28, 2024
FedEx erasing its name from Commanders’ stadium
FedEx Field will have a new name soon. The shipping company announced Wednesday it's pulling out of its naming rights deal for the Washington Commanders' stadium in Landover, Maryland. Published February 28, 2024
Commanders to interview top QB prospects at NFL combine
The Washington Commanders kicked off their NFL draft process on Monday at the annual scouting combine in Indianapolis with new general manager Adam Peters confirming that he will meet with some of the draft's top quarterbacks. Published February 27, 2024
Referee confesses to crucial missed foul in Pistons’ loss to Knicks
The Detroit Pistons can't catch a break this season, even from referees. NBA crew chief James Williams confessed to a missed call late in their 113-111 loss to the Knicks on Monday in New York. Published February 27, 2024
Boosted NFL salary cap leaves Commanders with $96 million to spend
The NFL salary cap ballooned to $255 million this year, lifting the Washington Commanders with it. Published February 26, 2024