Liam Griffin

No birthday cakes or summer beers: Reloaded Capitals open training camp with one lofty goal

The Capitals have heard the outside expectations of another Stanley Cup run after a bevy of offseason acquisitions via trade and free agency. Their expectations are smaller, starting with a successful training camp that began on Thursday morning.

September 17, 2026

Commanders’ offense, defense seek rebound in pivotal matchup with Cowboys

The rivalry between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys might lack the level of ruthlessness it had in the 1980s and 1990s, when both squads were enjoying historic runs of success. But the two teams expect plenty of competition for their Week 2 matchup in Dallas.

September 17, 2026

Capitals’ Ovechkin preaches ‘peace and love’ after pro-Putin ad

Alex Ovechkin isn't interested in discussing his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

September 17, 2026

Texans LB Al-Shaair fined for writing name of Palestinian girl on eye black

The NFL fined Houston Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,941 for writing the name of a Palestinian girl on his eye black for Sunday's season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

September 16, 2026

Commanders place linebacker Magee on injured reserve

The injury bug hit the Washington Commanders in Week 1. The team sent linebacker Jordan Magee to injured reserve after he suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 16, 2026

Capitals’ Sourdif agrees to 8-year, $50.8 million deal following promising rookie season

Ryan Leonard wasn't the only Capital to sign an eight-year contract on Tuesday. The franchise announced late in the day that forward Justin Sourdif agreed to a deal worth $50.8 million over eight seasons.

September 16, 2026

Overreactions abound across NFL landscape after thrilling opening weekend

The 69 hours between Week 1 and Week 2 of NFL action give fans and analysts plenty of time to overreact to the opening slate of games.

September 15, 2026

Capitals sign forward Leonard to 8-year, $84M extension

One of the Capitals' rising stars will remain in Washington for the foreseeable future. The franchise signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension on Tuesday.

September 15, 2026

Commanders’ ‘awesome’ special teams shine despite rollercoaster loss to Eagles

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels stole most of the headlines for valiant late-game heroics in Sunday's losing effort to the Eagles. But NFL fans and coaches who have watched game film are raving about the effort from special teams ace Tyler Owens.

September 14, 2026

Commanders show promise, despite miscues, in season-opening loss to Eagles

The Washington Commanders didn't look like a finished product during Sunday's season-opening 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. They were a promising prototype, though, according to players and coaches.

September 13, 2026

Commanders’ comeback attempt falls short in opener against Eagles

An untimely celebration by wide receiver Stefon Diggs -- and a late no-call on a potential false start -- doomed the Washington Commanders in their season-opening 24-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

September 13, 2026

Commanders’ rookie coordinators eager to hit ground running against Eagles

The preparations are nearing an end for Washington Commanders coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones, who will make their play-calling debuts for the squad's offense and defense, respectively, during Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 10, 2026

Commanders’ Way ‘pretty sure’ he’ll retire at season’s end

Three-time Pro Bowl punter Tress Way said Thursday that he would likely retire at the end of this season.

September 10, 2026

Capitals’ Oshie elected to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

A Washington Capitals legend will join the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in November.

September 10, 2026

Commanders ‘all in’ on ping-pong to foster competition as NFL season kicks off

The top player on the Washington Commanders' locker room ping-pong leaderboard -- the latest effort to instill a pervasive sense of competition throughout the organization -- is punter Tress Way.

September 9, 2026

NCAA says Michigan’s Hail Mary win won’t be overturned despite MAC’s vow to appeal

Western Michigan's controversial, last-second loss to Michigan on Saturday will stand, despite the Mid-American Conference's attempt to have the result overturned, NCAA officials said Tuesday.

September 8, 2026

NFL continues weeklong spread with Wednesday opener, Thanksgiving Eve game

Pro football is no longer contained to Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.

September 8, 2026

Commanders’ Daniels, McLaurin, Luvu named season-long captains

Commanders coach Dan Quinn doesn't typically name season-long team captains. But this year's roster forced his hand, the third-year coach said Monday.

September 7, 2026

Already low expectations for Commanders fall further after preseason struggles, injuries

Expectations are sinking for Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, as national media members and Las Vegas oddsmakers tout concerns about injuries, roster depth and first-year coordinators David Blough and Daronte Jones.

September 6, 2026

Big Ten stands by controversial clock ruling that allowed for Michigan’s Hail Mary

Michigan's last-second Hail Mary to defeat Western Michigan 13-12 in Saturday's season opener almost never happened.

September 6, 2026