Liam Griffin
Articles by Liam Griffin
Brock Bowers does the Trump dance, but Raiders aren’t in step
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers pumped his arms back and forth and wiggled his hips after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, seemingly echoing the signature dance moves of President-elect Donald Trump. Published November 18, 2024
Netflix’s glitchy Paul-Tyson match raises concerns ahead of NFL Christmas games
Netflix has six weeks to learn how to stream a massive sporting event reliably. Friday's boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 65 million viewers for the streamer, but buffering and technical issues hampered the experience and led to widespread criticism. Published November 17, 2024
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball fined $100K for ‘offensive comment’ in postgame interview
The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball $100,000 for making an "offensive and derogatory comment" in a postgame interview following Saturday's 115-114 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Published November 17, 2024
Georgia coach Kirby Smart questions CFP committee: ‘I don’t know what they’re looking for’
Georgia coach Kirby Smart felt good about his team following a 31-17 win over No. 7 Tennessee on Saturday. But the two-time national champion questioned the College Football Playoff committee for his squad's No. 12 ranking. Published November 17, 2024
Spirit headed to NWSL championship after winning semifinal on penalty kicks
The Washington Spirit are headed to the National Women's Soccer League championship game after defeating defending champion Gotham FC on penalty kicks Saturday at Audi Field. Published November 17, 2024
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ reportedly finds new home at ESPN
TNT's wildly popular "Inside the NBA" program, featuring Hall of Famers Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal, will stay on the air next year. The show will reportedly move to ESPN and ABC, as Turner Sports will no longer broadcast NBA games in 2025-26. Published November 17, 2024
President-elect Trump receives raucous ovation during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden
President-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to New York City's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for UFC 309, weeks after his controversial rally at the arena that saw comedian Tony Hinchcliffe refer to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." Published November 17, 2024
Prime-time lights, postseason impact: Commanders face Eagles in Thursday night high-stakes matchup
The NFL season isn't decided in November. But for the Washington Commanders, Thursday's trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles could decide the trajectory for the remainder of the season. Published November 13, 2024
Capitals reunite with forward Lars Eller 6 years after Stanley Cup triumph
The Washington Capitals traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Lars Eller, the team announced on Tuesday. Published November 12, 2024
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels’ jersey reaches Top 5 in sales at NFL Shop
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has repeatedly said he doesn't see himself as a superstar, but the latest data from the NFL Shop would disagree. The No. 2 pick in this year's draft ranked fifth in jersey sales from April 1 through Oct. 31. Published November 12, 2024
No time to mope: Commanders prepare for Thursday night matchup with division-rival Eagles
The Washington Commanders woke up in second place in the NFC East on Monday morning. Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Commanders' third of the season, allowed the rival Philadelphia Eagles to slip into the top spot in the division. Published November 11, 2024
Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grilled for failing to place hand over heart during national anthem
NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grew up in a military family, but that didn't save him from an onslaught of criticism on Sunday when he failed to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem. Published November 11, 2024
Special teams, defensive mistakes doom Commanders in loss to Steelers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels couldn't engineer another game-winning drive on Sunday, as the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 28-27 victory at Northwest Stadium. Published November 10, 2024
Commanders expect tough challenge from Wilson, Steelers
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn welcomes an old friend to Northwest Stadium on Sunday -- the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin. Published November 7, 2024
Washington Spirit women’s soccer players feel like ‘most popping team in D.C’ ahead of playoff run
The Washington Spirit women's soccer team, the self-proclaimed "most-popping team in the city," opens a playoff run at Audi Field on Sunday after a strong regular season that broke attendance records as more fans flock to women's sports. Published November 7, 2024
Cities, investors vie for WNBA teams after record-setting season
The WNBA wrapped up its biggest season ever last month with eye-popping TV ratings, robust ticket sales and record revenue. Now, everybody wants in on the action. Published November 7, 2024
‘You had me at hello’: Excited Commanders welcome new cornerback Marshon Lattimore to 7-2 squad
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn had a simple message when he learned that his squad added New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. Published November 6, 2024
Trump says he could solve PGA-LIV split in 15 minutes
Former President Donald Trump feels confident he could fix the split between the LIV and PGA golf tours in a quarter-hour. Published November 5, 2024
Penn State’s cops investigating after video shows Jason Kelce smashing fan’s phone
Penn State's police opened a probe after a viral video from Saturday showed former NFL center Jason Kelce smash a football fan's phone. Published November 5, 2024
Commanders send draft picks to Saints for cornerback Marshon Lattimore
The Washington Commanders traded for New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore on Tuesday, just hours before the NFL's trade deadline. Published November 5, 2024
