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Media July 13, 2020

Washington Post editor says Texas Rangers name 'must go,' gets slammed by critics

Washington Post Global Opinions editor Karen Attiah argued on Monday that the Texas Rangers as a team name "must go."

MLB July 13, 2020

Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname

The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians.

NFL July 13, 2020

Swamp Monsters? Red Tails? Gridlock? What might NFL call DC?

Washington, perhaps the nation’s most reviled city, needs a new nickname for its football team. What could possibly go wrong?

NFL July 13, 2020

Navajo Nation releases statement on Washington Redskins retiring team name, logo

The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they will change their team name and logo after about 87 years of using it, in the wake of corporate and public pressure to ditch the moniker over racial connotations.

Washington Redskins July 13, 2020

Trump believes Native American community ‘would be very angry’ over Redskins name change, McEnany says

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday that President Trump believes the Native American community would be “very angry” over the Washington Redskins changing their name. 

NFL July 13, 2020

Washington might have tough time replacing Redskins name because of trademark issues: report

Washington might have an issue when coming up with a new nickname to replace the Redskins, which had been the team’s name since 1933.

MLB July 13, 2020

Cleveland Indians are likely the next team to change name but it may not come as quickly

The Cleveland Indians are officially on the clock.

NFL July 13, 2020

Washington's Dwayne Haskins Jr. praises team for retiring name

The Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. praised the organization as it announced that the team name would be changed after 87 years.

NFL July 13, 2020

Washington Redskins retire team name, logo; no replacement announced

'Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name,' the team said.

NFL July 13, 2020

Kevin Durant supports this name as Redskins reportedly set to retire moniker

Kevin Durant on Friday showed support for one nickname that has floated around social media as a possible solution to the Washington Redskins’ dilemma.

Atlanta Braves July 13, 2020

Atlanta Braves to keep name, look into famed 'tomahawk chop' celebration

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that the team won't be changing its nickname, but will review the tomahawk chop, a well-known sports celebration that normally gets fans excited during games, according to a report.