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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.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) leaves the field after an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game, Oct. 27, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Commanders focus on upcoming Bears game, leave Hail Mary memories behind

Jayden Daniels' last-second Hail Mary to defeat the Bears last season epitomized a campaign that ultimately featured two playoff wins and a trip to the NFC championship game for the District's squad. Players and coaches from both teams aren't interested in reliving the moment, though.

October 12, 2025
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) scores a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano )

Commanders, Croskey-Merritt look to run over Bears in prime-time affair

It's been a big month for Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, known to teammates and fans as "Bill." After a banner start to his NFL career, the seventh-rounder is looking to keep the momentum rolling against the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

October 9, 2025
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) scores a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano )

Croskey-Merritt leads dominant Commanders’ rushing attack to 3-2 start

NFL teams often write off the first month of the season as a fact-finding mission, with teams working out their identities. During Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, in their first game of October, the Washington Commanders cemented their status as a run-first juggernaut.

October 6, 2025
Fans cast shadows past a Washington Nationals logo as they walk in to Space Coast Stadium for an exhibition spring training baseball game between the Nationals and the New York Mets, Thursday, March 5, 2015, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Nationals move toward future after dismal season

It couldn't have gone much worse for the Nationals in 2025. They sacked the World Series-winning general manager and manager duo of Mike Rizzo and Dave Martinez en route to a sixth consecutive losing season that mercifully ended on Sunday.

September 30, 2025