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Liam Griffin

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

People skate and play ice hockey in the yard. File photo credit: ivan_kislitsin via Shutterstock.

Dating without apps: Singles find Hallmark romance through sports

Meeting a potential love interest when you're already sweaty, tired and debating a call with an underpaid referee might not sound like the ideal meet-cute. But many singles -- tired of the Sisyphean swiping of dating apps -- are going old school, finding love in recreational sports leagues.

May 28, 2026
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, left, and Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron (22) reach for the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

WNBA players call foul over early surge in penalties

Referees are calling more fouls against every team in the WNBA through the first three weeks of the season, to the chagrin of players who worry that the new emphasis on reduced physicality is disrupting the flow and entertainment value of the surging league.

May 25, 2026