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Liam Griffin is a sports reporter for The Washington Times. A graduate of George Mason University, he previously covered local news for Patch in northern Virginia. He can be reached at lgriffin@washigntontimes.com.

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Slovakia's Erik Cernak (81) and Slovakia's Martin Fehervary (42) celebrates after Slovakia's Pavol Regenda (84) scored his side's opening goal during a men's ice hockey quarterfinal game between Slovakia and Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Capitals cheer on Slovakian, Canadian teammates amid Olympic runs

Slovakian defenseman Martin Fehervary is a rising star at this year's Olympics. His impressive play and subsequent rise in fame haven't surprised his Capitals teammates, who watched from afar Wednesday as Slovakia qualified for the semifinals.

February 18, 2026
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman warms up before a NWSL semifinal women's soccer match against Portland Thorns FC, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Rodman, Spirit aim for redemption as NWSL preseason training begins

It took Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman three months to return to her home in the Washington area following last season's loss in the NWSL championship match. She returned to the region on Tuesday, along with the rest of her team, as the club opened another preseason with championship aspirations.

February 17, 2026
Washington Nationals' James Wood hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Nationals’ Wood enters spring training with eyes on another leap

Nationals outfielder James Wood won't settle for a repeat of last season. The slugging rising star joined his teammates for the first official practice of spring training on Monday, eager to lay a foundation that can help him become a household name.

February 16, 2026
FILE - Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday throws to first for an out on San Francisco Giants' Drew Gilbert to end a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Orioles’ Holliday to miss opening day with broken bone in hand

The Baltimore Orioles will take the field on opening day without one of their young stars. Second baseman Jackson Holliday has a broken hamate bone in his right hand and will miss the start of the season, Mike Elias, president of baseball operations, said Wednesday.

February 11, 2026
Washington Redskins punter Tress Way (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally) ** FILE **

Commanders sign punter Way to one-year extension

The longest-tenured Commander is sticking around. The franchise signed punter Tress Way, who first joined the organization in 2014, to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026
Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen is shown, date and location unknown. (AP Photo)

Sonny Jurgensen celebrated as NFL community remembers Redskins legend

Generations of NFL fans gathered -- online and in-person -- this weekend to remember Sonny Jurgensen, the Washington legend known for his enormous arm and even bigger personality. The one-of-a-kind figure -- who loved behind-the-back passes, women and scotch -- died Friday at the age of 91.

February 8, 2026