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Liam Griffin

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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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FILE - Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Ex-Wizard Wall to join Prime Video NBA broadcasts

John Wall announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the five-time former All-Star for the Wizards confirmed his next job as an in-studio analyst for Prime Video's inaugural season of NBA broadcasts.

August 20, 2025
Jon Jones reacts after his victory over Ciryl Gane in a UFC 285 mixed martial arts heavyweight title bout Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Jon Jones unlikely to fight on White House UFC card

President Trump shouldn't expect to see former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones at next year's planned White House fights. Dana White, the UFC CEO who is planning the event, gave "billion-to-1" odds that Jones would be included on the July 4 card.

August 17, 2025
Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews is greeted in the dugout by teammates after hitting a solo home run against Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the second inning of a baseball game in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Nationals boot Lowe to make room for Crews’ return

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam on Wednesday in probably his final game with the Washington Nationals. They designated him for assignment on Thursday and reinstated rookie outfielder Dylan Crews from the injured list.

August 14, 2025
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. Of the 16 teams entering the NHL playoffs this weekend, seven feature coaches who are in their first full year or hired as midseason replacements. In Washington, Carbery maintained a sense of calm and positivity to settle a Capitals team that endured numerous peaks and valleys -- and outscored by a 36-goal margin -- to secure the East’s eighth and final playoff spot. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

D.C.-area coaches embrace new era of cross-sport collaboration

Legendary coaches like Georgetown's John Thompson, Maryland's Lefty Driesell and the Redskins' Joe Gibbs are long retired. New blood has entered the District's coaching ranks, and they're working together to galvanize their teams and their fanbases.

August 13, 2025