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Liam Griffin

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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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Texas head coach Sean Miller reacts on the sideline during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against BYU, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Cinderella-less Sweet 16 represents new normal for March Madness

Midnight is arriving early for college basketball's would-be Cinderellas. For the fourth consecutive year, the men's NCAA tournament will feature just one double-digit seed, 11th-seeded Texas, as the transfer portal and name, image and likeness budgets make it harder for small schools to compete.

March 24, 2026
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Cole Henry (99) throws during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New-look Nationals embrace process as spring training concludes

The Washington Nationals, now led by first-year President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni and new manager Blake Butera, sent Dylan Crews, 2024's No. 2 overall pick, down to Triple-A Rochester over the weekend. They sent a message in the process: nobody's development would be rushed.

March 23, 2026
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) passes the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores 1,000th goal, Capitals fall to Avalanche in OT

Alex Ovechkin is the second player in NHL history to surpass the 1,000-goal mark between postseason and regular-season play. Wayne Gretzky -- who Ovechkin passed for the regular-season goals record last season -- found the back of the net 1,016 times and still holds that lead.

March 22, 2026
Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols (26) breaks free from Las Vegas Raiders defense and runs in a touchdown during the first half of NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

McNichols to re-sign with Commanders on one-year deal

The Washington Commanders have agreed to re-sign running back Jeremy McNichols, according to multiple reports. Financial details for the one-year deal were not immediately available on Monday morning.

March 16, 2026
Bruce, the bat dog, stands at the dugout steps before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals to add team dog to roster, ask fans for naming help

Man's best friend is coming to Nationals Park -- and not just at the team's half-dozen "Pups in the Park" nights. The Nationals announced Monday that they'd welcome a team dog to the roster as it undergoes basic training and socialization to become a service animal.

March 16, 2026