Liam Griffin

Bill Maher defends Butker’s speech: ‘I don’t see what the big crime is’

Bill Maher doesn't see a problem with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's May 11 commencement speech.

May 20, 2024

Tyson Fury says his loss to Oleksandr Usyk was because of judges’ sympathies to plight of Ukraine

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Sadia Arabia, on Saturday night to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The defeated boxer said the judges only sided with Usyk, a Ukrainian, due to the ongoing war with Russia.

May 19, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s debut draws 2.1 million viewers, highest WNBA rating since 2001

Basketball fans keep turning on their TVs to see Caitlin Clark. After shattering records throughout her college career at Iowa, the No. 1 draft pick drew 2.1 million viewers in her WNBA debut Tuesday.

May 16, 2024

Commanders open season on road against Buccaneers, play two prime-time games

The NFL unveiled the full 2024 schedule on Wednesday night with a three-hour television special as the league continues its quest to dominate all 12 months of the sports calendar.

May 15, 2024

NFL’s Christmas Day games to stream on Netflix

Live football is coming to Netflix. The NFL announced Wednesday that the streaming service will host two Christmas Day games this year.

May 15, 2024

Batter up: Ted Leonsis still wants to buy Nationals from Lerners

The Lerner family says the Washington Nationals are no longer up for sale. That won't stop Ted Leonsis, who already owns the Washington Wizards and Capitals, from making an offer.

May 15, 2024

Dan Quinn brings ‘different vibe,’ open communication to Commanders’ early workouts

Coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said open communication is vital for Washington's new coaching staff.

May 14, 2024

Communities across country reclaim Indian nicknames, iconography as pendulum swings back

When the Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn conducted a practice over the weekend wearing a T-shirt featuring an illustration of two feathers, social media exploded with speculation: Was the coach signaling a "Redskins" return?

May 14, 2024

Jason Kelce says he ‘can virtually guarantee’ that he has CTE

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has stayed in the news since retiring from football in March. The media darling broke from his typical light-hearted nature when he mentioned that he may have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease.

May 14, 2024

Senator plans to block RFK Stadium legislation unless Commanders honor Indian logo designer

A bill to lease the RFK Stadium site to D.C. officials could be blocked by Sen. Steve Daines unless the Washington Commanders honor the artist who designed the team's former logo.

May 14, 2024

Mystics move June 6 game against Angel Reese, Chicago Sky to Capital One Arena

The Washington Mystics need more seats. The team announced Tuesday that they are moving a June 6 game against rookie Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky to Capital One Arena due to increased demand.

May 14, 2024

Mystics open highly-anticipated WNBA season with eyes on rebuild

The Washington Mystics, now five years removed from their championship season, open the highly-anticipated 2024 WNBA campaign on Tuesday with eyes on a rebuild.

May 13, 2024

D.C. could become ‘best North American market’ within 25 years, Leonsis says

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis says the District's sports future is a bright one.

May 13, 2024

Leonsis felt more relief than joy during Capitals’ Stanley Cup run

The Washington Capitals are now six years removed from their 2018 Stanley Cup run. Looking back, team owner Ted Leonsis said he couldn't appreciate the championship at the time.

May 13, 2024

Quinn, rookies usher in new era for Commanders

Washington Commanders coaches demanded energy at this weekend's rookie minicamp.

May 12, 2024

Atlanta Braves lose no-hitter with two outs against Mets in the ninth inning

The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday, but many winning fans went home disappointed. Atlanta's pitchers came within one out of completing the franchise's first no-hitter in 30 years.

May 12, 2024

Commanders ready to hold rookie minicamp with focus on Daniels

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will strap on a burgundy-and-gold helmet for the first time at Washington Commanders rookie minicamp Friday. The three-day event features limited on-field work as first-year players adapt to their new team.

May 9, 2024

NBA, NFL players trade barbs about swapping sports

NBA players think their NFL counterparts would embarrass themselves on the hardwood. NFL players think basketball stars wouldn't last a drive on the gridiron.

May 8, 2024

Former MLB player, 28, commits to play football at Arkansas

Former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Monte Harrison is joining players 10 years his junior while donning pads at the University of Arkansas. The 28-year-old is walking on as a wide receiver for the Razorback football team, according to a school spokesperson.

May 8, 2024

Chiefs’ Rashee Rice suspected of assault at Dallas nightclub

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is being investigated for fighting at a Dallas nightclub Monday, The Dallas Morning News reported.

May 8, 2024