CLEVELAND (AP) – The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians. Now that the NFL Washington Redskins have withdrawn their controversial nickname and logo after decades of objection and amid a national movement calling for racial justice, the Indians appear to be the next major sports franchise that …
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With the Washington Redskins withdrawing their team name and logo, here are a few of the favorites as the franchise renames itself: Warriors of Washington: A well-known favorite alternative for team owner Daniel Snyder, who once owned the trademark rights to the name. But, with team names like the Blackhawks, …
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The Washington NFL team owner had promised that this day would never come, but faced with calls for racial justice and the threat of sponsor loss, the team said Monday that it is dropping the name “Redskins,” which many see as an insult against Native Americans. The team, in a …
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The Washington Redskins announced Monday that they will withdraw their nickname and logo after completing a thorough review that began on July 3. “Today we announce that we will remove the Redskins name and logo at the conclusion of this review,” the team said in a statement. “Dan Snyder and …
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The Washington Redskins will officially announce on Monday morning that they will change their nickname, although no new names will be revealed yet, a source confirmed Sunday night. Washington was widely expected to change its name, and a source said Saturday night that a new name would be announced soon. …
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