Liam Griffin

Overlooked Commanders shine in Christmas Day loss to Cowboys

Commanders fans found a lump of coal in their proverbial stocking on Christmas Day, as the visiting Dallas Cowboys secured a 30-23 win over Washington on Thursday afternoon.

December 25, 2025

Former NBA draft pick returns to college, will play for Baylor

James Nnaji, the No. 31 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, is going back to school. NCAA officials cleared the 21-year-old to play for Baylor this season, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

December 24, 2025

Johnson, Commanders’ third QB, looks to deliver Christmas miracle against Cowboys

The Commanders' chance of a Christmas upset will fall on 39-year-old Josh Johnson.

December 24, 2025

Labor negotiations, potential strike threaten surging WNBA’s upcoming season

Labor woes are threatening the WNBA's explosive growth. Despite surging ratings and a juicy new broadcast deal, the league's players' association has authorized a strike amid stalled negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

December 23, 2025

Commanders’ punter Way named Washington’s lone Pro Bowler

The Washington Commanders managed to land a player -- punter Tress Way -- in the Pro Bowl, NFL officials announced Tuesday.

December 23, 2025

Hard brushes, walls, floors: Kickers share secrets behind NFL’s long-distance field goal revolution

NFL kicking isn't entering its steroid era, but a new generation of athletes and an obscure rule change have shifted what's possible for the long-neglected special teams stalwarts.

December 22, 2025

Snyder mansion once listed for $49 million goes for $13 million at auction

The Potomac, Maryland, mansion once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is finally off the market. The property sold for $13.26 million at an auction Thursday, according to multiple reports.

December 22, 2025

Errant firework hits M&T Bank Stadium field before Ravens game

A firework hit the field at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday night before the Ravens' prime-time game against the New England Patriots. No injuries were reported, and Ravens officials said they're investigating the incident.

December 22, 2025

Commanders send Cosmi to IR, sign Driskel for QB depth

The Commanders' injury woes continued Monday. The franchise placed guard Sam Cosmi on season-ending injured reserve after he was evaluated for a concussion during Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

December 22, 2025

Feisty Commanders mourn lost season as Eagles clinch NFC East: ‘That could be us’

The Commanders opened the season with eyes on their first division title in five years. Instead, they watched from the sidelines on Saturday as the rival Philadelphia Eagles celebrated after claiming the NFC East again.

December 21, 2025

Georgetown suspends Cooley for one game after tossing water bottle that hit child in stands

Georgetown suspended coach Ed Cooley for one game on Sunday after he tossed a water bottle into the stands during Saturday's 80-77 loss to Xavier. The bottle hit a mother and child who were watching the game two rows behind Georgetown's bench.

December 21, 2025

San Francisco 49ers’ receiver Brandon Aiyuk posts video speeding past stadium at 100 mph

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted Saturday to social media a video that appeared to show him speeding past Levi's Stadium in Northern California at more than 100 mph.

December 21, 2025

Commanders show fight, literally, in loss to NFC East champion Eagles

The Commanders lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to a hand injury during Saturday's 29-18 home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which also allowed the defending Super Bowl champions to clinch the NFC East title.

December 20, 2025

Eliminated Commanders look to play spoiler, prove themselves against Eagles

These Commanders aren't ready to roll over and allow the 9-5 Eagles to clinch back-to-back NFC East titles.

December 18, 2025

Nationals’ youth movement intensifies with addition of 31-year-old general manager

The Washington Nationals have extended their youth movement from the dugout to the front office this offseason. The franchise introduced 31-year-old Anirudh Kilambi as its new general manager on Thursday.

December 18, 2025

NCAA frowns on prediction market’s plans for transfer portal bets

NCAA President Charlie Baker took to social media Thursday to publicly oppose planned prediction markets from Kalshi that would let users bet on which college football players would hit the transfer portal.

December 18, 2025

Nationals hire Phillies’ Kliambi as general manager

The Nationals have found their new general manager. The franchise has hired Ani Kilambi, a former assistant general manager with the Philadelphia Phillies, to help oversee the rebuilding club.

December 17, 2025

Trade rumors circle Nationals’ stars as free agency passes Washington by

An overhauled front office hasn't brought a fresh offseason approach for the Washington Nationals.

December 17, 2025

Experience or athleticism? Rivers’ return forces NFL debate over modern QBs’ acumen

The successful return of 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers has retired signal-callers like Matt Ryan and Tom Brady insisting that they could make an NFL comeback of their own, citing the lost art of reading opposing defenses.

December 16, 2025

FIFA lowers prices for select World Cup tickets to $60 after backlash

Next year's World Cup will feature at least a handful of affordable tickets at each game after widespread criticism.

December 16, 2025