Tag: Washington Redskins
Post reports misconduct allegations against DC NFL team
The Washington Post reported Thursday that 15 female former employees of the city's NFL franchise said they were sexually harassed during their time with...
Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname
CLEVELAND (AP) - The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians.Now that the NFL's Washington Redskins have retired their contentious nickname and...
Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the “Redskins†name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades...
AP Source: Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Redskins are shedding that name effective immediately, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday.The person spoke to...
Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday, according to multiple reports. It’s unclear when a...
Maryland governor: probably time to change Redskins name
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he believes the name of Washington’s professional football team “probably should be changed" though...
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of pro sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of...
Trump criticizes Redskins, Indians for weighing name changes
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday criticized a pair of sports teams that are considering name changes in the wake of a...
Indians manager Francona favors nickname change for club
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland manager Terry Francona won't sidestep the hot-button topic any longer. He believes the Indians need to change their contentious nickname.“I...
Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
ATLANTA (AP) - With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday...