Former Washington football player donates kidney to brother during pandemic

First on FOX 5, we’re following up on a heart-warming story that we first brought you on Good Day DC back in March, when a former Washington Redskins player decided to donate a kidney to his brother. This surgery also took place during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says

The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.

Kevin Durant supports 'Red Wolves' as new name for Washington's NFL team

Prince George's County native and NBA star Kevin Durant last week showed support for one nickname that has floated around social media as a possible solution to the Washington NFL team’s dilemma.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.