Liam Griffin

A football horror film? ‘Him’ brings gridiron violence to big screen

Who's afraid of fictional football on the big screen? Not the Washington Commanders.

September 18, 2025

Ovechkin leaves training camp early with lower-body injury, dodges retirement rumors

The Russian Machine never breaks, but it may take a bit longer to start up this year.

September 18, 2025

Ovechkin evaluated for lower-body injury on first day of Capitals training camp

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin missed several activities during the opening practice of training camp as he was evaluated for a lower-body injury, team officials said.

September 18, 2025

Hampered Commanders look to rebound against Raiders with eyes on Bowers, Crosby

The Washington Commanders will either start the hobbled Jayden Daniels -- who suffered a knee sprain last week -- or veteran Marcus Mariota at quarterback on Sunday against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.

September 18, 2025

D.C. Council approves Commanders’ new stadium, sends legislation to mayor

The Commanders' long, winding path back to home games in the District cleared another hurdle on Wednesday.

September 17, 2025

Daniels misses practice with knee sprain, putting status in doubt for Week 3

The Commanders are preparing to face the Las Vegas Raiders without second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed Wednesday's practice with a knee sprain.

September 17, 2025

Wizards, Capitals owner Leonsis wants to buy Nationals, D.C. United

Washington Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis said at a conference on Wednesday that he would be interested in purchasing MLS' D.C. United and MLB's Washington Nationals. The current owners would have to be willing to sell, though.

September 17, 2025

Commanders reunite with pass rusher Preston Smith, send cornerback Jonathan Jones to injured reserve

A familiar face is coming back to Washington. The Commanders signed free-agent pass-rusher Preston Smith on Wednesday. The 2015 second-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career in the District of Columbia.

September 17, 2025

D.C. United parts ways with general manager amid disappointing campaign

D.C. United need a new general manager. The club announced Tuesday that Ally Mackay, who had served as chief soccer officer and general manager since 2023, was no longer with the franchise.

September 16, 2025

Ovechkin’s cereal, Ovi’s Great Crunch, hits Giant store shelves this week ahead of NHL season

Alex Ovechkin's gap-toothed grin is coming to grocery stores throughout the D.C. region.

September 16, 2025

Daniels ‘truly day-to-day’ with sprained knee as Commanders prepare for Raiders

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels could miss Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a sprained knee, coach Dan Quinn confirmed on Monday.

September 15, 2025

Trump lambastes NFL for ‘sissy football,’ new kickoff rule

President Trump is not a fan of the NFL's new dynamic kickoff, a revamped setup that the league introduced last season and made permanent this year.

September 15, 2025

Commanders’ Daniels suffered knee sprain in loss to Packers: Report

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a sprained knee in Thursday's loss to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

September 15, 2025

Capitals unveil red ‘Screaming Eagle’ jersey as new alternate look

The Screaming Eagle is back. The Capitals' fan-favorite throwback logo will return on the team's alternate jerseys this season, this time on a bright red background instead of the traditional black look.

September 15, 2025

Capitals’ assistant coach placed on team-imposed leave amid NHL investigation

The Capitals have placed assistant coach Mitch Love on a team-imposed leave amid an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday. The franchise did not describe the reason for the league's investigation.

September 14, 2025

Capitals’ rookies, prospects take on obstacle course, intense practices at Annapolis camp

The future of the Washington Capitals took to the ice this weekend, as rookies and prospects prepared to push for a roster spot at the team's preseason development camp in Annapolis, Maryland.

September 14, 2025

Shedeur Sanders turned down chance to join Baltimore Ravens as earlier draft pick: report

The draft day slide of quarterback Shedeur Sanders could have ended earlier this spring, according to a new report published on Sunday.

September 14, 2025

Commanders running back Croskey-Merritt named NFL Rookie of the Week

Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on Thursday was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week after rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in his pro debut.

September 11, 2025

NFL’s Panthers fire PR associate over Charlie Kirk Instagram post

A public relations associate with the Carolina Panthers was fired over an Instagram post that mocked the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

September 11, 2025

Sports world remembers Kirk: ‘A name synonymous with having the courage to speak what you believe’

The death of Turning Point USA founder and prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk led to an outpouring of support throughout the sports world on Wednesday and Thursday.

September 11, 2025