Capitol Attitude July 8, 2020 Gridlock over the gridiron: The long struggle between Congress and the Washington Redskins There’s a long and messy history between Congress and the Washington Redskins. This goes back decades.
NFL July 8, 2020 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.
Washington Redskins July 6, 2020 Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change More than a dozen Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately.
Donald Trump July 6, 2020 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.
NFL July 6, 2020 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 different standpoints from majority owner Daniel Snyder, according to multiple reports.
NFL July 5, 2020 Redskins offered an assist from Harlem Globetrotters over name-change consideration The Washington Redskins plan to undergo a “thorough review” to consider whether to change its nickname over racial connotations and the Harlem Globetrotters might be willing to help the NFL franchise out.
NFL July 5, 2020 Redskins' Dwayne Haskins throws his support for this name if team decides to change The Washington Redskins said Friday they would conduct a “thorough review” of its name and consider possibly changing it over racial connotations.
NFL July 5, 2020 Redskins' Ron Rivera hoping for team's name change soon: 'It would be awesome' Washington Redskins coach Ron Rivera would like to see the franchise change its team name sooner rather than later, and as quickly as before the 2020 season kicks off.
MLB July 4, 2020 MLB’s Cleveland Indians say they’re open to possible name change Cleveland’s MLB team hasn’t always been called the Indians -- and the team indicated Friday it might soon be willing to change its name again.
Alyssa Milano July 3, 2020 Alyssa Milano calls for Washington Redskins to change its name: 'We must end racism' The 47-year-old actress took to Twitter to air her grievances about the derogatory name.
NFL July 3, 2020 Redskins name-change controversy draws fan responses The Washington Redskins announced Friday it would undergo a “thorough review” of its name and possibly change it after nearly 90 years.
