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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.

Articles by Liam Griffin

New Jersey Devils squash Hellebuyck plan to face Jets in return to Winnipeg

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was eager to play against the Jets in Winnipeg on Tuesday, his first game against the squad that traded him to the New Jersey Devils in October following a holdout.

November 9, 2026

Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman named NWSL MVP finalist

Washington Spirit superstar Trinity Rodman was named an NWSL MVP finalist on Monday morning.

November 9, 2026

Jacksonville Jaguars add Jessie Bates III in trade with Atlanta Falcons

The NFL's trade deadline frenzy kicked off on Monday morning.

November 9, 2026

Commanders can’t contain Rams’ stars Garrett, Nacua in latest loss

The Washington Commanders -- after preaching "premium awareness" during last week's practices -- couldn't stop Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua or edge rusher Myles Garrett in Sunday's 20-13 loss.

November 8, 2026

Commanders retire Riggins’ No. 44 as ‘Diesel’ vows to ‘die a Redskin’

The faithful fans in burgundy and gold let John Riggins hear the roar of the crowd again on Sunday, as the Commanders retired his No. 44 jersey at halftime of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.

November 8, 2026

Vick puzzled after his team ignored ‘Victory Formation’ order in Norfolk State loss

Norfolk State had Saturday's game against NC Central wrapped up with a five-point lead and less than two minutes remaining. Coach Michael Vick called for a kneel-down. His team ignored him, changing to a run call that led to a fumble.

November 8, 2026

Under pressure: Commanders’ defense looks to hound Stafford, Rams

The Washington Commanders' defense feels the pressure ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams, eager to post a repeat performance of last week's win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

November 5, 2026

Shanahan, Belichick named Hall of Fame coaching finalists

Former Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is a Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist.

November 5, 2026

LIV Golf confirm plans to wind down operations

LIV Golf is ending. The league's lawyers confirm plans to end operations at a bankruptcy hearing on Thursday.

November 5, 2026

Nationals’ Wood, Abrams named Silver Slugger finalists

Two Washington Nationals are looking to bring home some hardware.

November 5, 2026

Portugal’s Ronaldo retires from international soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo's days of being the face of Portugal's national soccer team are over. The 41-year-old announced his retirement from international play on Thursday.

November 5, 2026

Commanders’ line embraces challenge against Rams’ rush led by Garrett, Donald

The Washington Commanders will likely host a pair of infamous pass-rushers on Sunday: former Defensive Players of the Year Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams.

November 4, 2026

Redskins’ Super Bowl hero Doug Williams named Hall of Fame nominee

Doug Williams has a shot at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

November 4, 2026

Injured Lions linebacker Campbell has ‘full movement’ in lower body after neck injury

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell has "full movement" in his lower body, he wrote in a statement on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was carted off the field during Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings with a neck injury.

November 4, 2026

Commanders’ Kinlaw out for season with knee sprain

The Washington Commanders have lost another defensive tackle to a season-ending injury. Javon Kinlaw will miss the rest of the year due to an issue with his MCL, a source familiar with the injury confirmed Wednesday.

November 4, 2026

Former Yankees, Rangers slugger Mark Teixeira elected to Congress

The Republicans just added an imposing bat for next year's Congressional Baseball Game.

November 4, 2026

Quarterback-needy Ravens look to add Brissett in trade

The Baltimore Ravens are adding a new signal-caller after losing quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to potentially season-ending injuries. The Ravens were finalizing a trade with the Arizona Cardinals to acquire veteran Jacoby Brissett, according to multiple reports.

November 4, 2026