Category: Redskins
Only 29% of Americans want to drop ‘Redskins,’ half want to keep it: Poll
Only 29% of U.S. adults want the NFL’s Washington Redskins to retire its nickname, while half favor keeping it, even as the team moves forward…
Larry Michael retires from Redskins, stepping down from play-by-play duties
A new name isn’t the only change happening for the Washington Redskins. Longtime play-by-play man Larry Michael announced his retirement from the team Wednesday after…
Redskins draw praise, criticism for handling of name announcement
Mark Schlereth wanted to know what makes a nickname. The former Redskins lineman asked if it embodied the “spirit” of a team. Schlereth, like practically…
Redskins’ name to be retired after 87 years
Dan Snyder said he was fulfilling a lifelong dream in 1999. The 34-year-old billionaire became the owner of the Washington Redskins, the team he grew…
Redskins’ name change to come ‘sooner than later’
The Washington Redskins could be honing in on a new name. According to multiple reports, the franchise is close to announcing a change — with…
FedEx threatens Redskins with sign removal if no name change: Report
FedEx informed the Washington Redskins last week that unless the team changes its name, it will move signage from the team’s stadium in Landover, Maryland,…
President Trump defends Redskins name: ‘They name teams out of strength’
President Trump defended the Redskins name on Monday, saying a change would be the result of the team trying to be too “politically correct.” Mr….
Redskins name change looms, but direction is now the debate
Change is almost certainly coming for the Washington Redskins. When the team announced Friday that it would conduct a “thorough review” of its name, the…
Ron Rivera: ‘it would be awesome’ if Redskins change name before season
Redskins coach Ron Rivera is in favor of the franchise changing its name. In an interview with The Washington Post, Rivera said it “would be…
Redskins to conduct ‘thorough review’ of name
The Washington Redskins will undergo a “thorough review” of their name following renewed pressure from activists and corporations, the team announced Friday. A day earlier,…
