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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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Mystics GM Wideman leaves franchise after one season due to ‘strategic differences’

Washington Mystics general manager Jamila Wideman left the franchise on Monday, just as the team prepared for the ongoing free agency period and next week's WNBA draft.

April 6, 2026

Capitals promote rookie forward Protas for playoff push

The Capitals are adding firepower for their playoff push. Washington recalled rookie Ilya Protas -- the younger brother of Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas -- from the AHL's Hershey Bears on Monday.

April 6, 2026

Rapid-fire WNBA free agency opens as league barrels toward regular season

A frantic WNBA free agency period began Monday after a brief delay due to the league's now-resolved labor dispute with players. A process that typically spans about a month will be condensed into a week.

April 6, 2026

Chicago Sky trade forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream for two draft picks

One of the WNBA's biggest stars is on the move.

April 6, 2026

Orioles’ Albernaz notches first ejection as manager

It's been a season of firsts for Orioles manager Craig Albernaz. The first-year manager earned his first-ever MLB ejection after arguing with home plate umpire James Jean during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

April 5, 2026

Los Angeles Angels’ Adell gives MLB its latest viral moment with 3 home-run robberies in 1-0 win

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell wasn't content with one home-run robbery on Saturday night. Or two.

April 5, 2026

MLB’s ‘robo-umps’ receive rave reviews, reinvigorate stadium experience

The "robo-umps" have taken MLB by storm. Despite early concerns from baseball purists, the new system of verifying balls and strikes has received near-unanimous praise from players, coaches and fans.

April 2, 2026

Wizards apologize for April Fools’ prank that ‘missed the mark’

The Washington Wizards apologized Thursday for an April Fools' joke that led to condemnation on social media.

April 2, 2026

Wizards’ George ruled out for season with elbow injury

Kyshawn George's second season with the Washington Wizards is over. The franchise announced Thursday that he will miss the remainder of the season as he recovers from a torn UCL in his elbow that he suffered last month.

April 2, 2026

Rams’ Nacua undergoing rehab treatment

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is receiving treatment at a rehab facility for undisclosed issues, his attorney confirmed to multiple outlets on Wednesday.

April 2, 2026

Flag football exploding in popularity, thanks to NFL, Olympic boost

The flag football revolution is brewing.

April 1, 2026

NFL players’ union worried about replacement referees

The NFL Players Association publicly sided with referees on Wednesday while the officials hunt for a new collective bargaining agreement.

April 1, 2026

Umpire elicits laughs from Brewers’, Rays’ managers after botched call

It's been a tough opening week for MLB umpire C.B. Bucknor, who missed a call so egregiously during Tuesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers that it elicited laughter from both teams' managers.

April 1, 2026

Bulls’ Ivey released after questioning NBA’s Pride Month initiatives

The Chicago Bulls released guard Jaden Ivey on Monday, hours after he posted an Instagram video that railed against the NBA's stance toward Pride Month and attitudes toward the gay community.

March 31, 2026

HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ to follow Super Bowl champion Seahawks during training camp

The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks should be accustomed to the spotlight.

March 31, 2026

Ovechkin retirement rumors heat up as NHL season winds down

If Alex Ovechkin has made his retirement decision, he seemingly hasn't told anyone in the Washington Capitals organization.

March 30, 2026

Shanahan: 49ers in ‘no rush’ to deal Aiyuk

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said at Monday's NFL owner meetings in Arizona that his franchise was in no rush to part ways with disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

March 30, 2026

Nationals’ opening weekend excitement cooled by broadcast woes

The Nationals' move from MASN to an MLB-produced network for game broadcasts was supposed to usher in a new era for the franchise. Instead, a bungled rollout frustrated fans and dampened their excitement over the opening weekend.

March 29, 2026