Liam Griffin

Wizards make worst kind of history, look to rebound after no-win November

To say the Washington Wizards are having a bad season may be an understatement.

December 2, 2024

Capitals find their way to the top of conference with Ovechkin on the shelf

The Great Eight wouldn't stay stationary for long. Alex Ovechkin gingerly skated around the rink before the Washington Capitals practice on Monday, just two weeks after fracturing his left fibula.

December 2, 2024

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence resting at home after late hit by Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence rested at home on Sunday night after a scary late hit to the head by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during Sunday's game that resulted in a penalty and an on-field clash between the two teams.

December 2, 2024

Dan Quinn lauds Commanders’ ‘sled dogs’

It was a banner day for the Washington Commanders' veteran leaders as they led the way in snapping a three-game losing streak with a dominant win over the Tennessee Titans.

December 1, 2024

Commanders ride dominant first half to win over Titans

Jayden Daniels threw three touchdowns and ran for another in the Washington Commanders' 42-19 win over the Tennessee Titans at Northwest Stadium on Sunday.

December 1, 2024

Emmanuel Forbes, former first-round pick, released by Commanders

The Washington Commanders released cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday, the team announced. Forbes, 23, was the franchise's first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

November 30, 2024

December’s PGA vs. LIV duo event to feature $10 million cryptocurrency prize

A two-on-two TV event featuring rival golfers from the PGA and LIV tours next month will feature a $10 million prize. The participants won't receive cash or a check, though -- they'll be paid in CRO cryptocurrency.

November 28, 2024

Commanders lean on veterans to stop three-game losing streak against Titans

The Washington Commanders are tired of losing. Now on a three-game losing streak, members of the 7-5 squad said they're leaning on their veterans to right the ship on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

November 28, 2024

D.C. athletes give back with free Thanksgiving meals for people in need: ‘This is my family’

Representatives from the Wizards, Commanders and Nationals embraced the holiday spirit this month by hosting several free events to distribute free Thanksgiving meals to families in need around the District and the surrounding area.

November 27, 2024

‘This is my life’: Redskins collector looks to sell $6 million collection

When Samu Qureshi sits down in the middle of his 4,100-square-foot "museum" in Bethesda, the longtime Washington football fan is surrounded by his life's work.

November 27, 2024

Woeful month for Washington sports has fans thankful for November’s end

It's been a rough month for the District's sports fans, from Alex Ovechkin's broken leg to losing streaks by the Wizards and Commanders. This Thanksgiving, many of those fans undoubtedly will be giving thanks that November is nearly over.

November 26, 2024

Commanders kicker Seibert placed on injured reserve after missing three kicks against Cowboys

The Washington Commanders have placed kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Seibert missed three kicks, including a potential game-tying extra point, during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys.

November 26, 2024

Big 12 investigating leaked video of BYU football player’s explicit halftime speech

The Big 12 is investigating how a video of BYU football player Tyler Batty's explicit halftime speech from Saturday's 28-23 loss to Arizona State appeared on social media, coach Kalani Sitake said Monday.

November 26, 2024

Michigan-born, L.A.-based Magic Johnson putting his stamp on a new city: The nation’s capital

Black men didn't own sports teams when Earvin Johnson grew up in Lansing, Michigan, in the 1960s and '70s.

November 26, 2024

Trump ran for president as payback against NFL owners, claims ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith

President-elect Donald Trump was inspired to run for office after a failed attempt to buy the NFL's Buffalo Bills in 2014, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith said this week.

November 26, 2024

Ekeler suffers scary injury in final seconds against Cowboys

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler suffered a scary injury on a kick return in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

November 24, 2024

Inert offense dooms Commanders in rollercoaster loss to rival Cowboys

An offense that was a no-show most of Sunday and a series of special teams blunders doomed the Commanders in a 34-26 loss to the rival Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium.

November 24, 2024

Washington on the hunt for another NWSL title

The Washington Spirit hope to bring the women's soccer title back to the District on Saturday as they take on the Orlando Pride in the NWSL final in Kansas City, Missouri.

November 21, 2024

Former Dallas players, coaches now with Commanders add extra layer to rivalry

Familiar faces are coming to Northwest Stadium on Sunday as the Washington Commanders host the Dallas Cowboys in the historic rivalry's first matchup of the season.

November 21, 2024

Capitals place Ovechkin on injured reserve, sidelining him at least a week

The Washington Capitals placed superstar Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve Wednesday with a lower leg injury. The 39-year-old will miss at least three games, one of the longest absences of his career.

November 20, 2024