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Liam Griffin

lgriffin@washingtontimes.com

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.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson’s absence leads to NFL investigation into Ravens injury report

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was inactive for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, despite being listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. The NFL is now investigating whether the Ravens violated the league's injury reporting policies, according to multiple reports.

October 26, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups speaks during an NBA basketball press conference, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) **FILE**

NBA coach, player arrested amid fed probe of Mafia’s poker, gambling rings

Federal authorities stunned the sports world Thursday with arrests of more than 30 people -- including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier -- following an investigation into illegal sports betting and poker rings that the FBI said were run by the Mafia.

October 23, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) taking a shot during the third period of an NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., October 19, 2025. (Photo for the Washington Times)

Capitals’ Leonard gets ‘better and better’ amid hot start

The Capitals are scoring goals in bunches as they jumped to a 5-2 start to the NHL season. But for the first time in years, those successful shots aren't coming from the stick of Alex Ovechkin. Instead, a group of fresh faces leads the way for Washington.

October 22, 2025
Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young catches a deep fly ball hit by the Athletics' Shea Langeliers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Nationals’ Young named Gold Glove finalist

It was a season to forget for the last-place Washington Nationals, but center fielder Jacob Young is still looking to bring home some hardware. He was named a Gold Glove finalist on Wednesday.

October 15, 2025