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.
The Washington Wizards are making moves ahead of the NBA draft. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday evening that the Wizards are sending forward Deni Avdija to the Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 pick in this year's NBA draft and an additional pick in 2029.
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives "must exist," says NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. The three-time Super Bowl champion said he was inspired to speak out after hearing MLB legend Reggie Jackson share his own experiences with racism.
J.J. Redick, the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, has denied an allegation that he called a Black woman a racial slur while he attended Duke University.
The Washington Wizards hit rock bottom last season. Any hope of returning to relevance will depend on making the right picks, including the No. 2 selection, when the NBA draft kicks off on Wednesday night.
When NBA legend Magic Johnson sees Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese set viewership records for the WNBA, he says he thinks of his rivalry with Larry Bird in the 1970s and 1980s.
The prospects in this weekend's NHL draft likely won't make an impact on the ice next season -- that's the nature of a hockey player's development. But the Washington Capitals say they could package this year's draft picks to trade for an impact player.
The Washington Wizards are still making front-office moves just two days before the NBA draft. The rebuilding team has hired former Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver as a senior adviser, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported.
The Washington Capitals are going to party like it's 1974. The franchise announced throwback logos and jersey patches to celebrate its 50th season in the D.C. area.
Dan Snyder doesn't seem to be planning a return to the D.C. region. After donating his Maryland estate to the American Cancer Society last year, the former Washington Commanders owner wants to sell his Fairfax County estate for $60 million.
Caitlin Clark, the brightest young star in the WNBA, won't compete for Team USA at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The president of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee said the snub marked a "missed opportunity" for women's basketball.
It's been nearly 15 years since Eric Monday, a pillar of northern Virginia's wrestling community, killed himself. On Saturday, hundreds of wrestlers will take to the mats at George Mason University to his memory and raise awareness about the mental health challenges athletes face.
Ticket prices are soaring, leagues are expanding, legalized betting is exploding, and ratings are higher than ever. Sports are everywhere, all the time, and Americans still can't get enough.
The Washington Commanders agreed to a $1.3 million settlement after failing to return season ticket deposits to fans under their previous owners, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Tuesday.
The Washington Mystics have won two in a row after losing the first 12 games of the WNBA season. The team looks to keep their hot streak alive during a game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Angel Reese's flagrant foul against fellow WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark on Sunday drew a hard-hitting comment from former star Sheryl Swoopes, who said Clark uses bully tactics.
The Washington Commanders could turn their 162-acre headquarters and training facility in Ashburn, Virginia, into data centers, according to a proposal filed in Loudoun County on Monday.
The rebuilding Washington Nationals are ahead of schedule through 71 games, powered by several young stars who have made an immediate impact since joining the major league roster.
An on-court rivalry between a pair of WNBA rookies, with the Chicago Sky's Angel Reese called for a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark on Sunday, triggered a social media frenzy.