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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 Wizards forward Anthony Davis dunks during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Wizards duck newfound expectations, embrace butterflies ahead of season opener

The butterflies in their stomachs are a promising sign for this year's Washington Wizards. The new-look squad -- led by No. 1 pick A.J. Dybantsa and All-Star veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis -- is eager to take the court for their season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

October 20, 2026

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)

Commanders’ McLaurin out for season with torn knee tendon

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is out for the season with a torn patellar tendon, coach Dan Quinn announced Tuesday.

October 20, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) stands on the field during an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

NFL finds Eagles handled Hurts’ blood clots ‘appropriately’

The NFL won't punish the Philadelphia Eagles for how the team handled the blood clots suffered by quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to multiple reports published Tuesday.

October 20, 2026

Washington Wizards forward A.J. Dybantsa drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game in Washington, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Wizards’ Dybantsa to miss season opener with ankle injury

A.J. Dybantsa's NBA debut will have to wait. The No. 1 pick in this year's draft won't play for the Wizards in Wednesday's home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, Washington coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday.

October 20, 2026

Jay-Z looks on ahead of the start the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jay-Z picks himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Rapper Jay-Z will be the next performer for the Super Bowl halftime show, according to multiple reports published Tuesday.

October 20, 2026

Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) defends during the second half of an NCAA football game against Southern Mississippi in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Auburn dismisses linebacker Atkins from team

Auburn has dismissed linebacker Xavier Atkins from its football team, according to multiple reports.

October 20, 2026

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)

Commanders’ McLaurin carted off with knee injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left Monday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers with an injury to his left leg. The veteran pass catcher was taken off the field on the cart near the end of the first quarter.

October 19, 2026

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) sprints past New York Giants safety Tyler Rubin (27) en route to the end zone for a 33-yard touchdown at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, October 11, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

Commanders’ Croskey-Merritt headed to injured reserve with groin issue

The Washington Commanders will be without running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt for at least the next four games.

October 19, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) attends a press conference after an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Eagles’ Hurts out for season with multiple blood clots in lungs

The Philadelphia Eagles will be without their starting quarterback for the rest of the season.

October 19, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) waits to start a drill during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in St. Joseph, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ** FILE **

Chiefs’ Jones gets in screaming match with assistant coach during win vs. Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs are still undefeated at 5-0, but it's not all smooth sailing. Star defensive tackle Chris Jones got into a screaming match with defensive line coach Joe Cullen during Sunday's 22-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

October 19, 2026

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (22) celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) after the quarterback’s 38-yard touchdown run against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, October 11, 2026. (Photo by Brian Murphy for the Washington Times)

‘All eyes’ on Commanders as they look to rebound against 49ers

The Washington Commanders face an uphill battle Monday against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

October 18, 2026

Umpire Larry Smith is assisted from the field after getting injured during an NFL football game between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

NFL umpire carted off following non-contact injury during Jaguars-Texans game in London

An American official is down in London.

October 18, 2026

Ambulance. File image credit Chris D swabb via Shutterstock.

Service member dies following rappel gone wrong at UTSA-Navy game: Air Force

A member of the Air Force died Saturday after falling from the rafters during a pre-game rappelling demonstration ahead of a matchup between UTSA and Navy in San Antonio, Texas, according to multiple reports.

October 18, 2026

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

District of Sports: The Washington Commanders tie that feels like a loss

Baffling, befuddling end-of-game management across the board cost the Washington Commanders a chance at a win over the New York Giants in Week 5.

October 16, 2026

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gestures while talking to his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders won’t let disastrous tie ‘snowball’ ahead of showdown with 49ers

The Commanders have been haunted for four days. by the baffling gaffe in Sunday's tie with the New York Giants. They're trying to move past it. That's easier said than done.

October 15, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) attends a press conference after an NFL football game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Eagles’ Hurts to miss game against Panthers with blood clot

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a superficial blood clot in his calf, the team announced Thursday.

October 15, 2026

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) ** FILE **

Throwback Thursday: Seahawks, Broncos to don retro uniforms for primetime matchup

The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos will wear throwback uniforms for Thursday's primetime game.

October 15, 2026

In this Nov. 1, 2013, file photo, Waka Flocka Flame performs at Aokify America Tour in New York. (Photo by Donald Traill/Invision/AP, File)

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame to perform at Wizards’ opener

Rapper Waka Flocka Flame is scheduled to perform at halftime of the Wizards' season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, the Washington NBA team announced Thursday.

October 15, 2026

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) jogs back to the locker room before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Inglewood, Calif., Sept. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) **FILE**

NFL reduces suspension for Rams’ Jackson to 1 game

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson successfully appealed his suspension after throwing a punch at Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb following Monday night's game.

October 15, 2026

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman looks on before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders’ QB Hartman adds his good looks to Sport Clips ad

The NFL's most popular fourth-string quarterback has a new gig.

October 15, 2026