Category: Redskins
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,…
Redskins sponsors face pressure from investment firms to cut ties with team over controversial name
A group of investment firms are calling on three major Washington Redskins sponsors to end their business relationships with the Redskins unless the team changes…
Tony Dungy says he stopped using Redskins name as broadcaster
Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy said he stopped using the Washington Redskins’ name when speaking about the team in his role as an NBC broadcaster,…
