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Liam Griffin

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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Capitals seek ‘killer instinct’ to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

The Washington Capitals have no interest in flying back to Montreal. The squad is looking to wrap up its first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens at home on Wednesday night.

April 29, 2025

Commanders switch kickers, sign Gay, release Gonzalez

The Washington Commanders are making a switch at kicker.

April 29, 2025

‘Time to revive that legacy:’ Franchise legends react to RFK Stadium site deal

Joe Theismann still remembers the rocking stands and the roaring crowds of RFK Stadium. The former quarterback said he, along with several Washington football legends, can't wait for the franchise's planned return to the District at a new stadium.

April 28, 2025

Commanders, D.C. mayor announce $3.7 billion stadium deal to bring NFL franchise back to RFK site

"Fight for old D.C." never had quite the same zing while being sung in suburban Landover, but the Washington Commanders and District leaders are betting $3.7 billion that a new stadium on the banks of the Anacostia will breathe new life into the song, the NFL franchise and the city itself.

April 28, 2025

Nationals complete wild comeback against Mets with walk-off throwing error

A walk-off throwing error is a unique way to end a baseball game. But that's how the Washington Nationals completed a six-run comeback against the New York Mets on Sunday, earning an unlikely 8-7 victory.

April 27, 2025

Commanders add LB Medrano, HB Croskey-Merritt in NFL draft’s final rounds

The Washington Commanders wrapped up the NFL draft on Sunday by adding UCLA linebacker Kain Medrano in the sixth round and Arizona running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round.

April 26, 2025

Commanders draft Virginia Tech wideout Jaylin Lane

The Washington Commanders added another weapon for quarterback Jayden Daniels on Saturday, selecting wide receiver Jaylin Lane in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

April 26, 2025

Commanders select Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos in second round of NFL draft

The Washington Commanders' lackluster secondary was a common sore spot for fans last season. The group got an upgrade as general manager Adam Peters selected Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos on Friday with the 29th pick in the NFL draft's second round.

April 25, 2025

Commanders select offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with No. 29 pick in NFL draft

Jayden Daniels will have some extra protection next season. The Washington Commanders selected offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in Thursday night's NFL draft

April 24, 2025

Capitals prepare for raucous crowd as they take 2-0 series lead to Montreal

The Capitals stole two games from the Montreal Canadiens at Capital One Arena this week to open their first-round playoff series. Playing playoff hockey in Montreal, which will host Friday's Game 3 and Sunday's Game 4, is a different beast.

April 24, 2025

Edge rusher? Cornerback? Commanders look to reload roster through NFL draft

The NFL draft starts on Thursday night and -- for the first time in years -- the Washington Commanders won't need to target a quarterback.

April 23, 2025

Shannon Sharpe offers accuser $10 million to settle sexual assault lawsuit, attorney says

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe denied allegations against him after an ex-girlfriend accused him of sexual assault and sought $50 million in a lawsuit filed on Sunday.

April 23, 2025

Former NFL kicker, broadcaster Jay Feely running for Arizona House seat

Jay Feely has announced his second career change. After 14 seasons as an NFL kicker and 10 years as a CBS broadcaster, the 48-year-old announced Tuesday that he's running for Congress.

April 23, 2025

Pirates’ McCutchen says Nationals’ Lopez didn’t mean to throw at his head

Andrew McCutchen, the Pittsburgh Pirates' designated hitter, said he holds no ill will toward Washington Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez after a high and inside pitch last Wednesday caused the teams to clear their benches for a fight.

April 23, 2025

Wizards’ Keefe voted NBA’s worst coach in player poll

Washington Wizards coach Brian Keefe didn't strike fear in the hearts of opponents during his first year on the job, and that feeling surfaced in an anonymous poll released Tuesday. Players voted him the worst coach in the NBA.

April 23, 2025

Peters, Commanders look to repeat draft magic after 2024 turnaround

The Commanders nailed the No. 2 pick in last year's draft as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels carried the franchise to the NFC championship game for the first time in 31 years. General manager Adam Peters will look to work more magic this week with less ammunition.

April 22, 2025