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Here's a look at what Washington's NFL team might change its name to, according to patent reports

Here's a look at what Washington's NFL team might change its name to, according to patent reports

Washington's NFL team confirmed on Monday that they are retiring the famous – if controversial – nickname and logo for one of pro football’s most stories franchises.

July 13, 2020 11:26am EDT
Washington Redskins dropping name Monday, according to reports

Washington Redskins dropping name Monday, according to reports

Whispers that a name change for the Washington Redskins could arrive sooner rather than later are getting louder.

July 12, 2020 10:55pm EDT
Washington Redskins name change imminent: report

Washington Redskins name change imminent: report

A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.

July 11, 2020 7:52pm EDT
Former Redskin Quinton Dunbar accused of paying robbery victims to change testimony: report

Former Redskin Quinton Dunbar accused of paying robbery victims to change testimony: report

NFL defensive backs DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar are reportedly accused of paying off the victims of their alleged robbery in exchange for changing their stories.

July 11, 2020 5:00pm EDT
Washington Redskins to remove Native American imagery from logo: report

Washington Redskins to remove Native American imagery from logo: report

As the Washington football team continues to evaluate its Redskins name, it already has made a monumental decision moving forward. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team has made the obvious decision to remove the Native American imagery from its logo.

July 9, 2020 8:03am EDT
Redskins merchandise pulled by Walmart, Target, Dick’s sites: reports

Redskins merchandise pulled by Walmart, Target, Dick’s sites: reports

Big-name retailers Walmart and Target appear to have removed Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites as corporate pressure mounts for the NFL team to change its name.

July 8, 2020 9:33am EDT
Loudoun County votes on recommendation of Redskins name change

Loudoun County votes on recommendation of Redskins name change

There’s a long list of groups calling on the Washington Redskins to change their name. It includes major sponsors, former players, and soon, it may include the county that’s home to the team’s headquarters too.

July 8, 2020 12:00am EDT
President Trump defends Redskins, Indians franchise names: 'They name teams out of strength, not weakness'

President Trump defends Redskins, Indians franchise names: 'They name teams out of strength, not weakness'

President Trump shared his thoughts about the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians possibly changing their names in light of the protests following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed while in the custody of Minneapolis police last month.

July 6, 2020 5:42pm EDT
Redskins' minority owners looking to sell stakes amid name-change dilemma: reports

Redskins' minority owners looking to sell stakes amid name-change dilemma: reports

Three minority owners of the Washington Redskins are looking to sell their shares due to their due to their different standpoint from majority owner Daniel Snyder, according to multiple reports.

July 6, 2020 5:36pm EDT
Redskins' Dwayne Haskins throws his support for this name if team decides to change

Redskins' Dwayne Haskins throws his support for this name if team decides to change

The Washington Redskins said Friday they would conduct a “thorough review” of its name and consider possibly changing it over racial connotations.

July 5, 2020 2:58pm EDT
Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say

Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say

The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.

July 3, 2020 10:11pm EDT
NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says

NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says

League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.

July 3, 2020 3:40pm EDT
Redskins cannot move to new stadium unless team name changes: report

Redskins cannot move to new stadium unless team name changes: report

The Washington Redskins are reportedly stuck at FedEx Field unless the organization decides to change its name.

July 2, 2020 5:48pm EDT
Nike, FedEx, PepsiCo asked to cut ties with Redskins until name changed: report

Nike, FedEx, PepsiCo asked to cut ties with Redskins until name changed: report

Last week, three letters signed by 87 different investment firms and shareholders asked Nike, FedEx, and PepsiCo to end their business relationships with the Washington Redskins until the team decides to change its controversial name, according to Adweek.  

July 1, 2020 9:58pm EDT
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'

The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.

June 30, 2020 12:38pm EDT
Former Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at age 80

Former Redskins coach Joe Bugel dies at age 80

Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Bugel has died at the age of 80 years old.

June 29, 2020 9:31am EDT
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium

49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium

The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.

June 27, 2020 6:14pm EDT
Redskins' Jack Del Rio hits back after fans criticize him for being Trump supporter: 'I'm 100% for America'

Redskins' Jack Del Rio hits back after fans criticize him for being Trump supporter: 'I'm 100% for America'

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio took aim at critics who slammed him for supporting President Trump after he sent out a series of political tweets Tuesday night, saying he’s “100% for America.”

June 24, 2020 2:30pm EDT
Redskins removing ex-owner George Preston Marshall from Ring of Fame

Redskins removing ex-owner George Preston Marshall from Ring of Fame

The Washington Redskins are removing former owner George Preston Marshall from their Ring of Fame and striking all references to him on their website.

June 24, 2020 12:47pm EDT
George Preston Marshall statue removed from RFK Stadium

George Preston Marshall statue removed from RFK Stadium

A monument commemorating former Washington Redskins owner George Preston Marshall joined the list of statues linked to the nation’s racist past to be removed on Friday.

June 19, 2020 5:57pm EDT
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