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Washington Redskins will retire their team name, according to report, amid heightened discussions about race
The NFL team's name, which it instituted in 1933, has received a resurgence of criticism in recent …
Rosie Perper
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The team formerly known as the Washington Redskins will temporarily be called the 'Washington Football Team,' and even LeBron James is roasting them for the lackluster title
"Oh man they had a thorough intense long board meeting about that one huh," James tweeted, echoing …
Tyler Lauletta
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on the Washington Redskins to change their name after they shared a #BlackOutTuesday post
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told the Washington Redskins, "Want to really stand for racial justic…
Tyler Lauletta
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FedEx reportedly threatens to remove signage from the Washington Redskins' home stadium unless the team changes its name
FedEx's demands for the Washington Redskins to change their name were reportedly much forceful than…
Graham Rapier
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Journalists covering Washington's NFL team detailed accusations of brazen sexual harassment from team executives in a scathing tell-all from The Washington Post
The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker and The Ringer's Nora Princiotti spoke on the record about sexual ha…
Meredith Cash
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Trump has stopped doing his job
Trump isn't fulfilling his actual presidential duties and most of America is acting as if that isn'…
David Plotz,Linette Lopez,Anthony L. Fisher,Henry Blodget
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Daniel Snyder's decision to change Redskins' name may be linked to his obsession with building a stadium 'bigger and better' than the Cowboys
Stadium land in Washington D.C. was being blocked unless the Redskins changed their name, so Daniel…
Scott Davis
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Nike has removed all Washington Redskins products from its online store as pressure grows on the NFL side to change its name
Nike was one of three companies recently sent letters by investors asking them to sever ties with t…
Barnaby Lane
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An elaborate hoax fooled some into believing the Washington Redskins had changed their controversial name
While on close examination these sites don't stand up to skeptical scrutiny - the URLs end in ".new…
Tyler Lauletta
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Congress reportedly expands NFL, Washington Commanders investigation to examine team's finances and debt
The investigation by the House Oversight Committee started over allegations of sexual harassment in…
Cork Gaines
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Former Washington Redskins defensive tackle calls the team's logo racist after signing with the Giants
Francis is not the first former Washington player to criticize the name - retired All-Pro defensive…
Brandon Wiggins
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The Eagles beat the Redskins thanks to a controversial replay review that surprised players on both sides
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Redskins 30-17 in Week 1 of the NFL season, but the res…
Cork Gaines
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A controversial rule turned an interception into a gain for the Redskins, and it cost the Ravens dearly
Normally, a fumble out of bounds means the team retains possession and the ball is placed where it …
Scott Davis
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The newest allegations of sexual misconduct against the Washington Football Team directly implicate owner Daniel Snyder
The incident allegedly occurred on Snyder's private jet and led to "a serious accusation of sexual …
Meredith Cash
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Why The Redskins Benched Robert Griffin III At The Worst Possible Time
It's a confusing move for a number of reasons: If RGIII has been hurt all year, why was he out ther…
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Bob Costas Calls Redskins Name 'An Insult, A Slur' On Sunday Night Football
Still, the NFL franchise that represents the nation's capital has maintained its name. But think fo…
Leah Goldman
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The Redskins have benched Robert Griffin III, and it looks like he's done in Washington
If Washington plays Griffin this season -- and the NFL still has not cleared him to return to actio…
Emmett Knowlton
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Redskins Owner Writes Defiant Letter Explaining Why His Team's Name Isn't Offensive
"I respect the opinions of those who disagree. I want them to know that I do hear them, and I will …
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Roger Goodell's Comments Suggest He Is Now Open To Changing The Redskins' Name
"...I think what we have to do though is we have to listen. If one person's offended, we have to li…
Cork Gaines
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One Of The Most Influential NFL Writers Will No Longer Use The Name 'Redskins'
"I've decided to stop using the Washington team nickname. It's a name you won't see me use anymore.…