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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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Y. Michele Kang talks to Washington Spirit players after a NWSL soccer match in Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) **FILE**

U.S. women’s rugby team keeps scoring with $4 million gift from soccer owner Michele Kang

The U.S. women's rugby sevens team shocked the world by defeating Australia Tuesday with a last-second score to secure a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The good news continued when Michele Kang, owner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit, announced a $4 million donation to help the team prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

August 1, 2024
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo is seen during a spring training baseball workout Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FiLE**

Nationals stay active ahead of MLB trade deadline

The MLB trade market will kick into high gear Tuesday ahead of the 6 p.m. trade deadline. For the third straight year, the Nationals are primed to sell established assets to the highest bidders as they build for the future.

July 29, 2024
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels passes during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Commanders’ open practice gives fans their first look at Daniels

Before practice started, the line from the sold-out crowd wrapped around the parking lot. Each fan was eagerly waiting to catch their first glimpse of Jayden Daniels -- Washington's potential franchise quarterback -- and the revamped Commanders roster.

July 28, 2024
Israel stand for the national anthem during the men's group D match between Israel and Mali at the Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Israeli soccer team booed during national anthem at Olympic opener

The "Olympic values" of excellence, respect and friendship were absent Wednesday when Israel's national soccer team faced Mali in their first match of the Paris Games. Fans showered Israeli players with boos and whistles during the pre-match national anthem.

July 26, 2024
The Olympic rings are seen in front of the Paris City Hall, in Paris, on April 30, 2023. Olympic organizers will release tens of thousands of extra tickets for the Paris Games Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 on the day they will unveil medals awarded to the top finishers. Organizers said the sale will start at 10 a.m. local time on the official ticketing website, with seats available for all sports. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)

Under-the-radar storylines for the Paris Olympics

Everyone knows about Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and Kevin Durant, right? Their exploits are legendary and millions of fans will tune in to see those American superstars compete at the Paris Olympics that begin Friday.

July 25, 2024
United States' Kevin Durant arrives at St Pancras Station with teammates, to take the Eurostar train as they make their way to the Olympic Games in Paris, in London, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Washington region well-represented in Paris

Their athletic journeys have taken them from the District, Maryland and Virginia to Paris. More than two dozen athletes with ties to the region will compete on the biggest stage in sports at the Paris Olympics over the next two weeks.

July 24, 2024