Washington’s football team to call itself Washington Football Team until it settles on a new name
4 years, 5 months ago

Washington’s football team to call itself Washington Football Team until it settles on a new name

CNN  

CNN — The Washington NFL franchise, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, is officially going to change its name to the Washington Football Team. “The decision to use ‘Washington Football Team’ for this season allows the franchise the ability to undertake an in-depth branding process to properly include player, alumni, fan, community, and sponsor input,” the statement reads. “To date, we have been pleased to see so many people putting forward their vision of what the new name and design should be on their social media channels and we look forward to including their feedback as this process progresses.” A man named Philip Martin McCauley has registered a number of trademarks for potential team names, and McCauley told CNN that he has offered the trademarks to the Washington Football Team and NFL free of charge. The Washington Football Team is currently embroiled in a controversy, as 15 former staffers and two journalists have accused team staff of sexual harassment and verbal abuse.

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Washington’s Football Team Ditched Its Offensive Name, But A Senator Wants To Save The Logo
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Washington’s Football Team Ditched Its Offensive Name, But A Senator Wants To Save The Logo

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Steve Daines has been pushing the Washington Commanders NFL team to “restore” its former logo, which depicted a Native American, as it looks to find a new stadium. Daines said he’s only trying to right a wrong done to one of his constituents and the Blackfeet tribe when the logo was retired along with the old …

New Commanders ownership has reignited the debate over the NFL team’s old name
1 year, 3 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 …

Washington Commanders timeline under Dan Snyder
1 year, 7 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 …

Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report
2 years, 10 months ago

Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report

Associated Press  

Former Washington Commanders employees and members of Congress pressured the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday to release a report about the team’s history of sexual harassment and its sexist, hostile workplace culture. “When the investigation of the air pressure of Tom Brady’s football concludes with a 200-plus-page report, but the investigation into two decades of sexual harassment concludes …

Washington's NFL team unveils new name as 'Commanders'
2 years, 10 months ago

Washington's NFL team unveils new name as 'Commanders'

Firstpost  

The move comes 20 months after the club “retired” the name Redskins. The organisation committed to avoiding Native American imagery in its rebrand after being called the Washington Football Team the past two seasons. The Cleveland Guardians are further proof.” Washington owner Dan Snyder said the change pays “homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the …

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders
2 years, 10 months ago

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

Associated Press  

Washington has some new Commanders in town. “And, I hope, how to do it with grace.” While Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians have changed their name, the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks and baseball’s Atlanta Braves have said they are not planning to make a change. The Cleveland Guardians are further proof.” Washington owner Dan Snyder said the …

The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders
2 years, 10 months ago

The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders

NPR  

The Washington Football Team's new name is the Washington Commanders Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP After 18 months of speculation, the Washington Football Team officially revealed its new name on Wednesday — the Commanders. "It's a name that has the weight and meaning befitting a 90-year-old franchise," team president Jason Wright said as he announced the …

Washington’s NFL team unveils its new name: Commanders
2 years, 10 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 …

Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won’t be RedWolves
2 years, 11 months ago

Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won’t be RedWolves

Associated Press  

Washington’s NFL team announced Tuesday it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2 and that it will not be the Wolves or RedWolves. “We are on the brink of starting a new chapter, but our history, our legacy cannot be lost along the way,” team president Jason Wright said in an episode of the team-produced show “Making the Brand.” …

Year since Washington change, Native sports imagery evolving
3 years, 5 months ago

Year since Washington change, Native sports imagery evolving

Associated Press  

Washington will not have any kind of Native American imagery as part of its next name, and the subject is still evolving across sports in the year since the storied NFL franchise dropped arguably the most polarizing moniker left in the pros. “The Washington Football Team’s announcement that they will not be using Native American imagery is a major step …

Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval
3 years, 9 months ago

Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

Associated Press  

Dan Snyder will soon be the sole owner of the Washington Football Team. An NFL spokesman on Wednesday confirmed that Snyder’s application for a debt waiver of $450 million was approved by the league’s finance committee and that the deal is pending approval from team owners. Multiple messages seeking comment that were left for the team, a public relations firm …

NFL: Washington Football Team replacing cheerleading team with co-ed dance squad
3 years, 9 months ago

NFL: Washington Football Team replacing cheerleading team with co-ed dance squad

Firstpost  

The move is part of the organisation’s rebranding effort and not related to a confidential settlement reached with members of the 2008 and 2010 cheerleading teams Washington will not have cheerleaders for the first time since the NFL’s longest-running cheerleading team was founded in 1962, with a co-ed dance team taking its place. The contracts of previous members of the …

NFL takes over investigation of Washington Football Team
4 years, 3 months ago

NFL takes over investigation of Washington Football Team

Daily Mail  

The NFL has taken over the independent investigation into workplace conduct within the Washington Football Team, owner Dan Snyder confirmed Monday. She previously represented the NFL in a lawsuit challenging its cable television package, and now she'll report to commissioner Roger Goodell once again Former Redskins cheerleader Tiffany Bacon Scourby claims Snyder suggested that she join his 'close friend' in …

Washington hires Wright as NFL’s 1st Black team president
4 years, 4 months ago

Washington hires Wright as NFL’s 1st Black team president

Associated Press  

Reality began to sink in for Jason Wright in the days after accepting the job as president of the Washington Football Team. And that that didn’t prevent them from getting the role is a good signal to just all of us who may not be from the majority population in corporate America or in the global corporate ecosystem.” Wright at …

Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season
4 years, 5 months ago

Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season

Associated Press  

The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. Executive vice president and chief marketing officer Terry Bateman, hired Monday to oversee the name change and rebranding process, called the temporary design “a nice link between the history …

Washington football team has a new name for at least 2020: Washington Football Team
4 years, 5 months ago

Washington football team has a new name for at least 2020: Washington Football Team

LA Times  

Washington’s NFL team will go by the name Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name. Executive vice president and chief marketing officer Terry Bateman, hired Monday to oversee the name change and rebranding process, called the temporary design “a nice link between the history and the future.” It …

Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
4 years, 5 months ago

Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations

NPR  

Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? SIMON: Washington, D.C.,'s NFL team will get a new name. SIMON: Dan Snyder, who owns Washington's NFL team, which is kind of between names at the moment, gave in to demands to …

Column: Dan Snyder needs to change more than Redskins' name
4 years, 5 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 …

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SEXUAL HARASSMENT FALLOUT:
4 years, 5 months ago

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS SEXUAL HARASSMENT FALLOUT:

Daily Mail  

Team owner Dan Snyder: There are several outstanding allegations against Snyder. Dan Snyder still owns the Washington Football Team, but temporarily ceded day-to-day control of the franchise following the NFL's investigation into sexual harassment claims against the club. He has since accused now-former team president Bruce Allen of conspiring to spread false information about him to an Indian website Chief …

Washington’s NFL team hires law firm to review team culture amid sexual harassment allegations
4 years, 5 months ago

Washington’s NFL team hires law firm to review team culture amid sexual harassment allegations

LA Times  

Fifteen women who worked in the Washington Redskins organization have alleged sexual harassment against scouts and people close to owner Daniel Snyder. 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 the team. In a statement, the team said it takes issues of employee conduct …

Longtime Washington broadcaster Larry Michael leaves team
4 years, 5 months ago

Longtime Washington broadcaster Larry Michael leaves team

Associated Press  

Longtime Washington broadcaster Larry Michael announced Wednesday he’s leaving the team after 16 years, the latest in a series of changes within the organization. In addition to being the “Voice of the Washington Redskins” on radio and hosting the TV show “Redskins Nation,” Michael served as a senior vice president and the team’s chief content officer. On to the next …

Post-Redskins, Washington has long road toward new name
4 years, 5 months ago

Post-Redskins, Washington has long road toward new name

Associated Press  

When the University of North Dakota moved on from being the Fighting Sioux like Washington’s NFL team is doing from Redskins, the new name could’ve been anything. “Here’s where I think the fun begins and the work begins,” said Brand Federation founding partner and CEO Kelly O’Keefe, who was on North Dakota’s name change task force. The right answer is …

Washington Redskins replacement names trademarked by one man
4 years, 5 months ago

Washington Redskins replacement names trademarked by one man

CNN  

CNN — The Washington NFL franchise announced on Monday that it would be changing its team name, but one man has already beaten them to the punch by trademarking a number of potential options. Philip Martin McCauley, 61, told CNN that he’s been a fan of the franchise since the 1980s, and that quarterback Joe Theisman is his favorite player …

Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
4 years, 5 months ago

Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. Redtails or Red Tails — an homage to the Tuskegee Airmen from World War II — is the favorite on online sportsbook BetOnline, and the …

Redskins: Washington team says it will change name and logo
4 years, 5 months ago

Redskins: Washington team says it will change name and logo

CNN  

CNN — The National Football League’s Washington franchise will change the Redskins name and logo, the team announced Monday. Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review.” Owner Daniel Snyder and head coach Ron Rivera “are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the …

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
4 years, 5 months ago

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. According to their letter, the groups “expect the NFL to engage in a robust, meaningful reconciliation process with Native American movement leaders, …

The Washington Redskins are reviewing their name. These other sports teams could be next
4 years, 5 months ago

The Washington Redskins are reviewing their name. These other sports teams could be next

CNN  

CNN — As America confronts racism more directly, sports teams with Native American names, mascots or logos are facing pressure to change away from ethnic stereotypes and caricatures. Once known as the Boston Braves, founder George Preston Marshall changed the team’s name to “Redskins” in 1933 to avoid confusion with baseball’s Boston Braves. “The Atlanta Braves relationship with the Native …

Redskins to have 'thorough review' of name amid race debate
4 years, 5 months ago

Redskins to have 'thorough review' of name amid race debate

The Hindu  

The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of its nickname on Friday in a significant step towards moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.” Even though owner Dan Snyder had shown no willingness to change the name since buying the team in 1999, the recent national conversation on race has renewed opposition to the name …

Redskins to have ‘thorough review’ of name amid race debate
4 years, 5 months ago

Redskins to have ‘thorough review’ of name amid race debate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their name Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.” Even though owner Dan Snyder had shown no willingness to change the name since buying the team in 1999, the recent national conversation on race has renewed opposition to the name …

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