Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Controlling owner Josh Harris says the Washington Commanders name is not changing

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris said Monday the team name is not changing. “I think it’s now being embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff, so, we’re going with that,” Harris said at his season-ending news conference. “I grew up with a great stadium, and I understand what it’s like to play in a stadium where it’s hard for the visiting team to play,” Harris said, referring to RFK Stadium, the team’s home in Washington from 1961-96 before moving to Landover, Maryland. There is, but obviously D.C. is kind of aligned with the history and happens to be the easiest place to get to for the most number of fans.” Harris has been through these sorts of negotiations recently, last month abandoning a plan for a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and reaching an agreement with the city and owners of the NHL’s Flyers to construct one near their current building in the South Philly stadium complex where the Eagles and Major League Baseball’s Phillies also play.

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Washington owner Josh Harris says Commanders will remain team’s nickname
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington owner Josh Harris says Commanders will remain team’s nickname

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — The man with the final say on all things Washington Commanders spoke loudly on the franchise’s polarizing team name. “I think it’s now being embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff,” team owner Josh Harris said Monday at the team’s practice facility. “So, we’re going with that.” Harris addressed several topics during a …

NFL’s Goodell and Commanders’ Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site
3 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL’s Goodell and Commanders’ Harris meet with lawmakers to talk about potential RFK stadium site

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris met with congressional lawmakers Monday on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia. According to one of the people, the ongoing security issue of drones on game days was also discussed in meetings with incoming …

Commanders owner Josh Harris ‘very pumped’ to see stadium upgrades, sets ‘realistic target’ by 2030
7 months, 1 week ago

Commanders owner Josh Harris ‘very pumped’ to see stadium upgrades, sets ‘realistic target’ by 2030

New York Times  

— Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris couldn’t wait to show off numerous upgrades at the team’s stadium ahead of the 2024 season. The first objective is … to start winning football games.” Josh Harris on the Commanders name: Reiterated the old name isn't coming back and emphasizes other goals — like winning, the new stadium and unifying the fan …

Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans
1 year, 6 months ago

Magic Johnson, Josh Harris and other new Commanders owners introduce themselves to Washington fans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Magic Johnson handed Kanga Gwanyama $5,000 in cash, telling the 13-year-old he could only hold on to the money for five minutes and that most of it would go into savings. “We’ve been incredibly overwhelmed by the welcome we have gotten,” Harris said Friday, noting he now carries around throat lozenges because of how many conversations he’s having. …

New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
1 year, 6 months ago

New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name

Associated Press  

A day after assuming control of the Washington Commanders, Josh Harris beamed about taking over the NFL team he and co-owner Mitch Rales rooted for as kids. Team president Jason Wright, who was hired by Snyder in the summer of 2020 to run the business side of the organization and has remained in that job under new ownership, said on …

Fans return to Washington Commanders camp to celebrate the team’s ownership change
1 year, 8 months ago

Fans return to Washington Commanders camp to celebrate the team’s ownership change

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Three weeks after Dan Snyder and wife Tanya began exploring selling part or all of the Washington Commanders, Andrew and Laura Potts went to a home game and decided to become season-ticket holders. The couple from Front Royal, Virginia, was in the front row at the first public practice of training camp, with the back of Andrew’s …

Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson
1 year, 10 months ago

Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — A group led by Josh Harris that includes Magic Johnson has agreed to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime owner Dan Snyder and his family. “We look forward to running a world-class organization and making significant investments on and off the field to achieve excellence and have a lasting and positive impact on the community.” The …

Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder
1 year, 10 months ago

Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder’s ownership of the Washington Commanders, which has been a matter of considerable debate for many years, is coming to an end. In December, after the Post reported Snyder hired lawyers and private investigators that witnesses viewed as attempts to interfere with the investigation, Maloney and Krishnamoorthi asked the league to provide evidence and said, “These disturbing revelations have …

Washington’s NFL team unveils its new name: Commanders
3 years, 2 months ago

Washington’s NFL team unveils its new name: Commanders

LA Times  

Washington’s NFL team is now known as the Commanders. The new name unveiled Wednesday comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from sponsors. “We continue to honor and represent the Burgundy and Gold while forging a pathway to a new era …

Column: Dan Snyder needs to change more than Redskins' name
4 years, 8 months ago

Column: Dan Snyder needs to change more than Redskins' name

LA Times  

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder had resisted requests to change the team’s name. “This story has strengthened my commitment to setting a new culture and standard for our team, a process that began with the hiring of Coach Rivera earlier this year.” As proof he’s serious, Snyder cited his hiring of lawyer Beth Wilkinson, whose high-profile cases include prosecuting Oklahoma …

Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team
10 years, 5 months ago

Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team

NPR  

Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team Enlarge this image toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Ross D. Franklin/AP I suspect that NPR, as a practical matter, will rarely if ever use the R-word again, unless it's couched. Seven months after NPR editors officially declared that they would continue to use the team's name in …

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