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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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The University of Maryland campus in College Park, Md., is seen, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Club tennis team at Maryland suspended over racist graphic

The University of Maryland's club tennis team has been indefinitely suspended after using racist imagery in material distributed to other universities for a tournament over the weekend, school officials confirmed Tuesday.

October 13, 2026
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio on April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Ovechkin’s farewell tour kicks off in Carolina vs. Hurricanes

The Alex Ovechkin farewell tour begins in earnest on Tuesday. Due to a scheduling quirk, Tuesday's game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes at Raleigh's Lenovo Center on Tuesday night will be Ovechkin's last regular-season game at the arena.

October 12, 2026
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau (91) puts pressure on a pass by Washington Commanders quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during an NFL football game in London, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Penalties, injuries doom Commanders in London loss to Colts

Losing leaders such as receiver Terry McLaurin along with quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota gave the Washington Commanders minimal room for error on Sunday. Penalties and miscues eliminated that cushion entirely during a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

October 4, 2026