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Liam Griffin

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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Mystics’ Austin focuses on leadership after All-Star showcase

Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin didn't go to the WNBA's All-Star weekend festivities to play basketball, even though she won the league's "Shooting Stars" event with Hall of Famer Elena Delle Donne and local youth player Jezelle "GG" Banks.

July 27, 2026

Son charged in shooting wife of Chiefs’ coordinator Bieniemy in Virginia

The son of current Chiefs and former Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was charged with shooting the veteran coach's wife Sunday evening at the family's home in Loudoun County, Virginia.

July 27, 2026

Commanders part ways with TE coach Steele following DWI arrest

The Washington Commanders announced Monday that they were "parting ways" with tight ends coach Ben Steele, who joined the franchise in March.

July 27, 2026

Nationals’ Wood, Abrams shine in crucial win over Diamondbacks

Nationals' All-Stars James Wood and C.J. Abrams each hit two home runs on Sunday to give Washington a 10-7 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks as the young club tries to surge into a playoff spot.

July 26, 2026

Nationals ship infielder Mead to Red Sox for rookie pitcher Early

The Nationals traded corner infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for rookie pitcher Connelly Early, the teams announced early on Sunday morning.

July 26, 2026

Requesting relief: Nationals could buy bullpen help at trade deadline

The 52-51 Washington Nationals could use help if they're going to make their first postseason push since 2019.

July 23, 2026

Free agent Tyreek Hill says he has ‘no power’ in injured left leg

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is 10 months removed from a gruesome leg injury that ended his 2025 season and a four-year run with the Miami Dolphins.

July 23, 2026

Norwegian soccer head to file ethics complaint over Balogun’s overturned suspension

Lise Klaveness, the head of the Norwegian Football Federation, says she's concerned about FIFA's ethics.

July 23, 2026

Commanders’ rookies to watch as training camp, preseason near

The Washington Commanders' rookies report to training camp on Friday. Many of them -- including first-round linebacker Sonny Styles -- are looking to hit the ground running as they vie for spots in the starting lineup and on the final 53-man roster.

July 22, 2026

Trump floats FIFA’s Infantino for U.N. secretary-general

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could be positioned for a new job.

July 22, 2026

James ‘not going to be rushed’ as NBA awaits free agency decision

LeBron James is in no hurry to make his free agency decision. Rich Paul, James' agent, said in a podcast on Monday that the NBA's all-time leading scorer is "not going to be rushed" into a signing with a new team for his 24th season.

July 21, 2026

Commanders’ Styles makes NFLPA Rising Stars list

Washington Commanders rookie Sonny Styles could become a household name in the near future.

July 21, 2026

South American governing soccer body president says 2030 World Cup to be 64 teams

Another World Cup expansion could arrive in time for the next tournament.

July 21, 2026

DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over penalty at British Open: Report

Bryson DeChambeau has friends in high places. The controversial American golfer reportedly threatened to call President Trump after he received a two-shot penalty over the weekend at the British Open, according to multiple reports published Monday.

July 20, 2026

WNBA coach suspended over comments on Reese, officiating

The WNBA's ongoing reckoning over refereeing and racial tensions escalated over the weekend as Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended one game for calling Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese a "protected species" due to officials' foul calls.

July 19, 2026