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Liam Griffin

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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Commanders add Wilks to defensive coaching staff

The Commanders have added another defensive mind to the coaching staff. The franchise hired Steve Wilks in an advisory role, a source familiar with the move confirmed Wednesday.

October 21, 2026

Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37: Reports

Former NFL defensive end Allen Bailey died at his home in Florida on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The 2011 third-round pick was 37 years old.

October 21, 2026

Titans cut defensive tackle Elliott after he left team facility to retrieve gun

The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott this week after he left the team facility to grab a gun from his car.

October 21, 2026

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

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

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

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 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 dismisses linebacker Atkins from team

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

October 20, 2026

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

An American official is down in London.

October 18, 2026

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

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

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

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