WASHINGTON – Several Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday asking the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, was signed by 15 Native American advocates. It requires …
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President Donald Trump criticized the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland Indians on Twitter for considering the changes to the names of their respective teams, accusing the teams of “trying to be politically correct.” Trump tweeted Monday that the NFL Redskins and MLB Indians are “legendary sports franchises.” He also mocked …
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The three minority Washington Redskins owners are trying to sell their shares in the team because “they are not happy to be partners” with owner Daniel Snyder, The Washington Post reported, citing sources familiar with the deliberations. Prominent entrepreneurs Robert Rothman, Dwight Schar and Frederick W. Smith, who together own …
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Daniel Snyder’s problems will not be solved with what many consider a long overdue name change. As the owner of the Washington Redskins faces mounting financial pressure to remove the racial slur the team has been known for for nearly 90 years, Snyder is reportedly facing increasing trouble finding like-minded …
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With teams in two sports looking a second time at names considered offensive to many Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on Saturday gave no indication they are willing to consider a similar change. The Cleveland Indians said Friday they are reconsidering their nickname after the NFL name furor Washington Redskins. …
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