Skip to content
TRENDING:
Donald Trump
Advertisement
Author profile
Liam Griffin

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

Astro Doughnuts shows off their fried chicken sandwiches at Capital One Arena's annual media day ahead of the 2024-25 NHL and NBA season. (Liam Griffin/The Washington Times)

Capital One Arena shows off new offerings ahead of NHL, NBA seasons

Fans returning to Capital One Arena this weekend to cheer on the hometown teams -- the Wizards' preseason home opener is Friday, while the Capitals are on the ice the following night -- will get more than just their first taste of the new NBA and NHL season. There will be a mouthwatering array of new culinary offerings available in the spruced-up Chinatown building.

October 8, 2024
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Commanders, Daniels host Browns in matchup of quarterbacks on opposite arcs

There was a time when Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels called Deshaun Watson, the current signal-caller for the Cleveland Browns, his favorite quarterback. The two boasted similar play styles and had the same goals: to win a national championship in college and become an NFL quarterback.

October 3, 2024
Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr poses during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards open training camp with eyes on No. 2 overall pick Sarr

Wizards rookie Alex Sarr may only have one NBA training camp practice under his belt, but professional basketball is nothing new for the 19-year-old. He started playing with the American Overtime Elite league when he was 16 before starring in Australia's NBL last season. The NBA is a different beast.

October 1, 2024
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., center, runs in for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White (7) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Commanders dominate Cardinals in Arizona for second straight road win

It seemed like the Washington Commanders' uber-efficient offense had finally slowed down through the first two quarters of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw the first interception of his career, and the team called on punter Tress Way for the first time since Week 1.

September 29, 2024
Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey, left, is guarded by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark during the second half of a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

WNBA players demand league clamp down on fans hurling insults

The Connecticut Sun eliminated Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever from the WNBA playoffs on Wednesday, and her fans weren't happy. They were so harsh, the Sun's coach and one of her players called for the league to get a handle on what they said was abuse.

September 26, 2024