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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

An unidentified Phoenix Cardinals defender tries to stop Washington Redskins wide receiver Art Monk during a game at RFK Stadium in Washington on Sept. 12, 1993. (AP Photo/Mark Wilson) **FILE**

Commanders retiring Art Monk’s No. 81 this season

No Washington Commander will ever wear No. 81 again. On Tuesday, the franchise announced plans to retire wide receiver Art Monk's jersey number at a ceremony during the Nov. 2 home game against the Seattle Seahawks.

July 15, 2025
The Washington Nationals Fourth of July hat on the field before the start of an MLB game against the Boston Red Sox at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., July 4, 2025. (Photo by All-Pro Reels for Washington Times Sports)

Nationals’ Clemmey replaces Sykora in MLB All-Star Futures Game

Washington Nationals prospect Alex Clemmey is headed to Atlanta for Major League Baseball's All-Star festivities, the franchise announced Thursday. The 19-year-old, who pitches for High-A Wilmington, will play in the All-Star Futures Game alongside other top minor leaguers.

July 10, 2025
Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin (0) handles the ball during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the New York Liberty, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) **FILE**

Mystics sink late free throws to seal victory over Reese, Sky

Thousands of small children were treated to an old-fashioned slugfest on Tuesday afternoon as the Washington Mystics defeated Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky, 81-79, thanks to a pair of late free throws by the home team's Shakira Austin.

July 8, 2025