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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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Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George reacts after he was called for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

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
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) **FILE**

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
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

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
Texas head coach Sean Miller reacts on the sideline during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against BYU, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Cinderella-less Sweet 16 represents new normal for March Madness

Midnight is arriving early for college basketball's would-be Cinderellas. For the fourth consecutive year, the men's NCAA tournament will feature just one double-digit seed, 11th-seeded Texas, as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness budgets make it harder for small schools to compete.

March 24, 2026
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Cole Henry (99) throws during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New-look Nationals embrace process as spring training concludes

The Washington Nationals, now led by first-year President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera, sent Dylan Crews, 2024's No. 2 overall pick, down to Triple-A Rochester over the weekend. They sent a message in the process: nobody's development would be rushed.

March 23, 2026
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 1,000th goal, Capitals fall to Avalanche in OT

Alex Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history to surpass the 1,000-goal mark between postseason and regular-season play. Wayne Gretzky -- who Ovechkin passed for the regular-season goals record last season -- found the back of the net 1,016 times and still holds that lead.

March 22, 2026