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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.

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An exterior view of Capital One Arena is seen Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Washington. Capital One Arena is home to the Washington Capitals NHL hockey team and Washington Wizards NBA basketball team. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Bill for Wizards, Capitals arena clears Virginia House

A bill authorizing the construction of a new arena to bring the Washington Wizards and Capitals to Virginia passed through the state's House of Delegates on Tuesday. The proposal, which would establish a stadium authority to issue public bonds, passed 59-40.

February 13, 2024
San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama drives against the Toronto Raptors defense during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday Feb. 12, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs rookie Wembanyama records triple-double with 10 blocks

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak.

February 13, 2024
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) battles for control of the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and center Jakob Poeltl (19) during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday Feb. 12, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spurs’ rookie records triple-double with 10 blocks

San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama stood especially tall Monday night. He recorded a triple-double with 10 blocks, 27 points and 14 rebounds as the Spurs secured a 122-99 victory in Toronto to end a seven-game losing streak.

February 13, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during overtime of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Some 49ers didn’t know overtime rules in Super Bowl

The Super Bowl went to overtime on Sunday, which was bad news for anyone with an early bedtime or a misunderstanding of NFL rules. Unfortunately for the San Francisco 49ers, at least two of their players fell into the latter camp.

February 12, 2024
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy chats with quarterback Sam Howell (14) during a stoppage in play as Washington faced the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., October 29, 2023. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times) **FILE**

Eric Bieniemy era in Washington over after just one season

Eric Bieniemy was routinely mentioned a year ago as an NFL head coaching candidate -- admittedly, an overlooked candidate, but a candidate nonetheless. After a year with Washington, that speculation has dried up.

February 6, 2024