Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Commanders eye playoff spot in prime-time clash with Falcons
It's a new kind of Christmas season for Washington Commanders fans. Instead of looking at mock drafts and preparing for a Top 10 pick in the spring, they're looking at playoff scenarios amid a potential postseason run. Published December 24, 2024
Bonds of brothers: Consumers, marketers can’t get enough of NFL’s superstar siblings
From the Mannings to the Kelces to the McCaffreys and beyond, there is a long and ever-growing list of family surnames that have become gold standards in the NFL, both on the field and off. Published December 24, 2024
Mystics hire Sydney Johnson as new coach, add Jamila Wideman as general manager
The Washington Mystics have hired former Chicago Sky assistant Sydney Johnson as their new coach and tapped former WNBA player Jamila Wideman as general manager, the franchise announced Monday. Published December 23, 2024
Ex-wife of former Seahawk Earl Thomas charged with defrauding NFL veteran of $2.7M
Retirement has been tough for former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. The 35-year-old reportedly lost more than $2.7 million in a fraud scheme orchestrated by his ex-wife, according to multiple reports. Published December 23, 2024
Commanders overcome five turnovers to secure comeback win over Eagles
The Washington Commanders overcame five turnovers to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 on Sunday at Northwest Stadium. Published December 22, 2024
Commanders diehards, D.C. leaders see team returning to RFK site after legislation clears Senate
Fans who braved the cold for the Commanders' 36-33 win over the Eagles on Sunday were excited about more than just the afternoon NFC East showdown: There was a palpable buzz over the growing possibility of a return to the old RFK Stadium site for the Burgundy and Gold. Published December 22, 2024
Senate passes RFK Stadium site Hail Mary, paving way for potential Commanders home
The path for the NFL's Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended early Saturday with a postmidnight reprieve. Published December 21, 2024
RFK Stadium opposition by Trump, Musk frustrates D.C. lawmakers and Commanders fans
Jubilation melted into frustration this week for D.C. officials and many local football fans as a proposal that might have brought the Washington Cammanders back to a new RFK Stadium went from a sure-thing chipshot extra point to a near-impossible Hail Mary from the shadow of their own goalposts. Published December 19, 2024
Nationals sign former White Sox pitcher Soroka to one-year, $9 million deal
The Washington Nationals have signed former Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Soroka to a one-year, $9 million contract, the team announced Thursday. Published December 19, 2024
Leonsis, D.C. mayor kick off $800 million Capital One Arena renovation project
A new era for Capital One Arena started with the ceremonial swing of sledgehammers on Thursday. Mayor Muriel Bowser joined Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, to launch the $800 million renovation of the teams' Chinatown home. Published December 19, 2024
Maryland officials hope to keep Commanders stadium in Landover despite D.C. proposal
D.C. officials celebrated a potential new stadium to lure the Washington Commanders back to the District this week, but representatives from Maryland aren't throwing in the towel. Published December 18, 2024
‘A win-win’: D.C. politicians celebrate city control of RFK Stadium site
It's been a joyful few days for D.C. politicians who have spent years trying to lure NFL football back to the nation's capital. Published December 18, 2024
Ovechkin-less Capitals maintain spot atop Eastern Conference
A month without Alex Ovechkin has been no problem for the Capitals, who won eight of their first 12 games without the three-time MVP. Published December 17, 2024
Commanders’ Week 17 matchup with Falcons flexed to ‘Sunday Night Football’
The Washington Commanders are returning to prime time. Their Week 17 game against the Atlanta Falcons has moved to NBC's "Sunday Night Football" on Dec. 29, the NFL announced Tuesday. Published December 17, 2024
WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson signs hefty extension with Nike
Nike locked up reigning WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces with a six-year extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Published December 17, 2024
McGregor to box Paul, delaying MMA comeback
Conor McGregor will postpone his return to the octagon to face YouTuber-turned-fighter Logan Paul in an exhibition boxing match in India within the next two years, the former UFC champion said Tuesday. Published December 17, 2024
‘Nothing but love’: Commanders react to facing former teammate Chase Young
It wasn't the night that New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young envisioned against his hometown team, the Washington Commanders franchise that selected him with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders survive Saints’ comeback attempt in New Orleans
A comeback led by New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler fell short on Sunday as the Washington Commanders left the Superdome with a 20-19 victory. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn knocked out of game against Saints with apparent head injury
Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn appeared to lose consciousness after colliding with a teammate during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Published December 15, 2024
Commanders’ Lattimore expected to make debut against former Saints team
Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner had some simple advice for cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who is expected to make his debut in burgundy and gold on Sunday against his former team, the New Orleans Saints. Published December 12, 2024
