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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.

Articles by Liam Griffin

Washington Nationals' Luis García Jr., right, sits in the dugout with Andrés Chaparro (87) after he was scratched from the starting lineup before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Nationals’ deadline plans clouded by losing skid, early success

The Nationals have watched their path to the playoffs grow more difficult as the trade deadline nears. Now, with the MLB deadline looming at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni must dictate Washington's path forward.

August 2, 2026
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Commanders open training camp with offensive question marks

The countdown to NFL kickoff began in earnest on Tuesday in Ashburn, Virginia, as the Commanders' veterans reported to training camp for their first full-team practice of the offseason. But after another offseason roster overhaul, several question marks dot the offensive depth chart.

July 28, 2026
Washington Mystics' Shakira Austin (0) shoots on Toronto Tempo's Isabelle Harrison (21) during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

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
Washington Commanders linebacker Sonny Styles, the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, answers questions at his introductory press conference at the BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park in Ashburn, Virginia, April 24, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

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