Liam Griffin

MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

Wire-cutting baseball fans in the District have been plagued by MASN for years as the cable network remained the exclusive home for Nationals and Orioles broadcasts. The company finally unveiled a streaming option on Monday.

April 21, 2025

Colin Kaepernick still preparing for NFL comeback, girlfriend says

Colin Kaepernick hasn't taken an NFL snap in more than eight years. But the quarterback-turned-activist, now 37, is still preparing for his NFL comeback, according to his girlfriend.

April 21, 2025

Rodman steps away from Spirit to deal with nagging back injuries

Trinity Rodman, a star with the NWSL's Washington Spirit and the U.S. women's soccer team, is stepping away from the Spirit indefinitely to deal with a nagging back injury.

April 20, 2025

Capitals brush off 2010 comparisons ahead of playoff opener against Canadiens

A 15-year-old nightmare is haunting Capitals fans this spring. In it, the eighth-seeded Montreal Canadiens upset a promising, top-seeded Capitals squad in the first round.

April 20, 2025

‘Getting closer’: Wizards general manager feels optimistic after another woeful campaign

The Washington Wizards aren't close to contention. General manager Will Dawkins will be among the first to admit that. He insists that there are reasons for hope, though.

April 17, 2025

Capitals to open playoffs against Canadiens on Monday night

The Washington Capitals will have a weekend off to prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

April 17, 2025

Serena Williams worries of hypocrisy after Jannik Sinner’s three-month doping ban

The three-month doping ban for world men's No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner seemed lenient to Serena Williams.

April 17, 2025

Commanders, D.C. officials nearing deal for new stadium at RFK site

The Washington Commanders are nearing a return to the District after playing more than 25 seasons in Maryland.

April 16, 2025

Capitals enter postseason hobbled and without momentum

Despite a win against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Capitals have looked like a shadow of themselves. After trading blows with the Winnipeg Jets in the race for the Presidents' Trophy, a run of poor play caused Washington to fall behind in recent weeks.

April 16, 2025

Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong placed on IL with fractured nose after being hit by pitch

Washington Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong is headed to the 10-day injured list with a fractured nose after a scary scene during Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

April 16, 2025

Mascots stake claim as team staples: ‘Players come and go, mascots remain’

The players on your favorite sports team will leave one day. Trades, retirements and injuries are inevitable. But the humble mascot -- that oversized animal or caricature that's a staple at every sporting event -- isn't going anywhere.

April 16, 2025

A tale of two Nationals: Wood soars as Crews flounders

Two young outfielders have defined the start of the 2025 season for the fledgling Nationals. Left fielder James Wood is striking fear into the hearts of pitchers while former No. 2 pick Dylan Crews toils under the Mendoza Line in right field.

April 15, 2025

Mystics earn high marks for WNBA draft performance

The Washington Mystics' rebuild shifted into high gear on Monday as the new-look franchise added three players in the first round of the WNBA draft, with new general manager Jamila Wideman drawing rave reviews.

April 15, 2025

Masters photos by Ken Griffey Jr. go viral as event celebrates ratings boom

Rory McIlroy experienced a range of emotions when he won his first Masters on Sunday to complete the career Grand Slam: relief, jubilation, excitement. MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. captured them all in a series of photos that went viral.

April 15, 2025

Teammate says Messi wants to play in U.S.-hosted World Cup in 2026

Soccer's biggest superstar could return for one more trip to the sport's biggest tournament.

April 15, 2025

Mystics trade guard Samuelson to Lynx for 2026 first-round pick

The Washington Mystics made another trade ahead of Monday's WNBA draft. The rebuilding franchise sent guard Karlie Samuelson to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick.

April 14, 2025

Wizards look to promising future after another disappointing season

How does a team define success when nobody -- including the bosses -- expects them to compete for a championship?

April 14, 2025

Capitals, fans honor Ovechkin in first game since breaking NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's newly crowned goal-scoring king, came home on Thursday. His loyal subjects showered him with cheers during a pregame ceremony before the Capitals' 5-4 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

April 10, 2025

Rebuilding Mystics prepare for WNBA draft after several stars opt out

Monday's WNBA draft will be missing some star power after a handful of top prospects opted to return to school. That's bad news for rebuilding teams like the Washington Mystics, who own the third, fourth and sixth selections.

April 10, 2025

From the gridiron to the screen, Davis has found a new calling

Vernon Davis spent years hauling in passes from NFL quarterbacks. Now five years removed from his football career, the District native has found a new calling -- sharing the silver screen as an actor alongside A-listers like John Malkovich, Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman.

April 10, 2025