#GetUpDC pic.twitter.com/BAtEAcs4m9. The NFL franchise in Washington soon will have a new name, as the team currently known as the Redskins announced Monday it will be replacing its controversial moniker and logo. As the Redskins name-change debate continues to gain steam, people everywhere are weighing in on potential options for a switch. Lamar Jackson returns to save Ravens with thrilling win over Browns. Skip Navigation ... Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name ⦠For the first time since World War II forced the Rose Bowl eastward in 1942, officials consider not holding the game in Pasadena. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly has signed a five-year contract extension with the team worth $228 million. âWhile the Washington Football Team uses these uniforms and helmets for the 2020 season, it will be seeking the feedback of players, alumni, fans, sponsors and the community for the new team name it will use at some point in the future, per sources,â Schefter noted. Now officials must build trust around vaccine in the community, Supreme Court rejects Trumpâs last-chance lawsuit to undo Biden victory. The Washington football team will no longer be known as the "Redskins" after owner Dan Snyder announced Monday the team will officially change its nickname.A new name ⦠The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 hit 4,203 in Los Angeles County on Saturday while ICU capacity in Southern California dropped to 4.2%. The Washington Redskins will not announce a new name right away because of a trademark concern with the substitute it prefers to use. As medical providers plead with their communities to help them control the coronavirus, some workers and business owners say they canât afford to listen. Remember there are other major sports teams whose nickname origins are linked to America’s culturally-insensitive past. ... Washington will ditch âRedskinsâ name and logo, team announces. All that we know is FAILURE. © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He had turned a deaf ear until FedEx, whose president and chairman Fred Smith owns a stake of the team, publicly demanded a change on July 2. Florida standout Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game on Saturday, is speaking with friends and family, his parents say. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. USC menâs basketball team postpones or cancels next three games because of COVID-19. In 2013, Snyder, who grew up cheering for the team and purchased it in 1999, told USA TODAY Sports that he would “NEVER” change the name. It is no longer just a foregone conclusion, but a certainty that the NFL's Washington franchise will scrap its longtime "Redskins" nickname. Lamar Jackson rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 47-42 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday. This is the new new updates from @Koenvgraphics pic.twitter.com/5kmAnhvChD, Dear Dan Snyder, Please listen to your fans, especially ones under 30. In addition, we are rolling out an aesthetic that reflects the direction of the franchise as we progress toward a new name and design scheme. The Anaheim Ducks were once mighty, the Tampa Bay Rays were once devilish and the Tennessee Titans once brought oilers from Houston. So what will the D.C. franchise call itself? After years and years of pushback, it looks like Dan Snyder and the Washington Redskins are finally going to be forced to change their team name and logo. Give us the Washington #Redwolves #HTTR #HTTRedwolves pic.twitter.com/1gDms73vSK, Free agent linebacker Will Compton, who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Redskins, tweeted last week, âIâd want to come back to Washington for one day and retire a Red Wolf. They pointed to a 2016 Washington Post survey that found that 9 of 10 Native Americans polled had no problem with the name. S INCE HE BOUGHT the Redskins in 1999, Daniel Snyderâs position on his teamâs long-controversial name has been clear. Chuck Schilken is a multiplatform editor and sports writer for the Los Angeles Times. Tourism is quickly recovering in Mexico, as Americans flock south for an easy escape. Washington Warriors: A known favorite alternative for ⦠They also were known as the Red Tails, for the distinctive coloring of the backs of their planes. The Redskins name and logo will officially be retired by the start of the 2020 season. As the climate in the country has changed to a place of greater awareness of racial insensitivities, the Redskins name debate returned to the spotlight. The next most likely name is RedTails (3-1), which would honor the Tuskegee Airmen, the first unit of Black pilots to fly combat planes in World War II. GOD what a name!â, Iâd want to come back to Washington for one day and retire a Red WolfGOD what a name! The decision comes after the team was forced to move on from the name âRedskinsâ under pressure from sponsors. Yet, after weeks of speculation and pressure from a number of stakeholders, the Washington Redskins officially made a historic decision about ⦠But itâs also bringing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Just less than two weeks after one of his most prominent corporate sponsors urged him to change the name of his football team, Washington owner Daniel Snyder plans to announce the retirement of the "Redskins" nickname and reveal a new team name Monday morning, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. By Kelvin Childs Jul 13, 2020 Although the NFL 's Washington Redskins is changing its name, the team isn't ready to announce the replacement just yet. The former Redskins are awash in controversy right now. LeBron James to build community hub, family housing in Akron. "On July 3rd we announced the commencement of a thorough review of the team's name... Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of ⦠USA TODAY. The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organisation time to choose a new, full-time name. COVID-19 wave battering suburban counties, COVID-19 hit Latinos hard. A South Korean study raises concerns that six feet of social distance may not be far enough to keep people safe from the coronavirus. The Redskins is no longer the team name for Washingtonâs NFL team. Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to five-year contract extension with Milwaukee Bucks. However, opposing Native American tribes questioned the accuracy of that research. (CNN) The Washington Redskins could be sporting a new team name this fall, if and when the 2020 NFL season begins. The Washington NFL franchise is on the search for a new team identity after retiring the Redskins name on Monday but not everyone affiliated with the team is on board with the change. At least one of those names has the blessing of a player fans hope will eventually become the face of the franchise. Nike Kobe 6 âGrinchâ sneaker set to drop Christmas Eve. The shoe is an update of one Bryant debuted in a 2010 Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat. His new approach is more dangerous. Washington Redskins New Name Odds Washington's decision could be a watershed moment for U.S. sports, with experts expecting the franchise to be just the first chip to fall. âWeâll never change the name,â he told a reporter seven years ago. In a strange twist, the Washington Redskins have made a decision on their new name for the 2020 NFL season. According to ⦠If the team chooses RedWolves (3-2 odds), it would share its name with a canine native to the Southeastern U.S. that is considered an endangered species. For now, theyâre just the âWashington football team.â But eventually, Dan Snyder and the organization formerly known as âRedskinsâ will pick a new name to represent the franchise moving forward. UCLA-Long Beach State game postponed for second time because of coronavirus. But itâs far from what anyone was expecting. Give us something to get behind. Meanwhile, reports surfaced that Washington’s minority owners also had encouraged Snyder to make a change. The team formerly known as the Redskins are zeroing in on a new name. The team did not say when a new name will be chosen, and âRedskinsâ will not be removed immediately. The NFL's Washington Redskins have decided to change their team name. NFLâs Washington Redskins Announce They Will Change Their Name And Logo After Backlash Sports NFL Washington redskins The Washington Redskins are ⦠Floridaâs Keyontae Johnson speaking with teammates and family following collapse. âIâve seen people die.â COVID-19 slams Central Valley hospitals, as many resist lockdowns. The lease at FedEx Field expires in 2027, and dropping the name keeps open various possibilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington for the teamâs new stadium and headquarters. A new name has yet to be announced. So would the next two most likely names, Warriors (5-1) and Generals (6-1). Trumpâs challenge to vote counts has become a brazen demand to award him the election â and strengthen his control of the Republican Party. McManus: Trump has changed tactics in his election fight. The Detroit Lions could end up being the only team in Detroit playing this season. Franchise Formerly Known As Redskins Announces New Name In Time For 2020 Season: Washington Football Team Emily Iannaconi Contributor Opinions expressed by ⦠The Washington Redskins American football team has said it will retire its name, long criticised as racist. The new name remains unknown, but Warriors, Red Wolves and Redtails have ranked among the post popular choices among fans on social media. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. The following day, Snyder issued a team statement that he would be conducting a thorough review of the matter. Unwelcome in other countries, Americans are fleeing lockdowns and flocking to Mexico. Infected after 5 minutes, from 20 feet away: South Korea study shows coronavirusâ spread indoors. Coach Ron Rivera has said heâd like the new name to honor the military, so RedTails would fit the bill. S/o the Washington fans pushing for this to happen ðº pic.twitter.com/7Cc2GhRg0z. Washington Redskins confirm new name. Washington Redskins Just Revealed Their New Name by Stephen Sheehan on July 24, 2020 Dan Snyder said he would never do it. A menâs basketball game between UCLA and Long Beach State has been postponed again because of a positive coronavirus test at Long Beach State. Washington owner Daniel Snyder plans to announce the retirement of the "Redskins" nickname and reveal a new team name Monday. (Photo: Brad Mills, Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports), Rob Schumacher, Arizona Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC, George Walker IV, Nashville Tennessean via Imagn Content Services, LLC. With the Washington Redskins retiring their team name and logo, here are some of the favorites as the franchise rebrands itself:. Owner Dan Snyder reluctantly agreed to change the name, which is considered racist by some Native American groups, after pressure from sponsors Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Shortly after, coach Ron Rivera told the Post that he hoped the new name could be in place by the start of the 2020 season, and revealed that he and Snyder shared a goal of honoring Native American culture and the military with the selection of the new name. Scanning social media, the leaders in the clubhouse seem to be the Washington Warriors, Redtails and Redhawks. The next three games for the USC menâs basketball team have been canceled or postponed in the wake of a positive coronavirus test involving the team. And now the Washington Redskins might soon be a name of the past. Longshots include the Monuments (10-1), Memorials (12-1), Veterans (18-1), Skins (20-1) and Jeffersons (25-1). Washington owner Daniel Snyder in 2018. his most prominent corporate sponsors urged him to change the name, Washington’s minority owners also had encouraged Snyder to make a change, would be conducting a thorough review of the matter, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The National Football League's Washington franchise will change the Redskins name and logo, the team announced Monday. He and the team have maintained that the name was intended to honor Native Americans. "For generations, this team name and logo has misrepresented the true history and events that define the term 'redskins.'" On Monday, under pressure from corporate sponsors, the team announced its most dramatic step, that it would drop its logo and â Redskins â from its name, an ⦠Snyder has long ignored requests of Native American tribes and other organizations to change the name because some deem the term offensive, citing the fact that the dictionary classifies it as a racial slur. "In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of ⦠By Stephen Whyno Associated Press, Updated July 13, 2020, 9:06 a.m. Just less than two weeks after one of his most prominent corporate sponsors urged him to change the name of his football team, Washington owner ⦠Officials consider moving Rose Bowl game for college playoffs. We encourage fans, media and all other parties to use "Washington Football Team" immediately. The name also would allow the franchise to keep its color scheme and rallying cry âHTTRâ (Hail To The ...), which makes it popular among some players and fans. Rams assistant QBs coach leaving to be Kentucky offensive coordinator. If Washington is to change its franchise name (it should), then team should follow @petemrogersâ design pic.twitter.com/GPsWFgy6DB, Washington Redtails anyone? (Photo: Brad Mills, Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports). Give us something we want for once. SportsPulse: While Washington's NFL team is finally putting to bed their racially insensitive nickname. A group of investors urged FedEx, Nike and Pepsi to join their fight to change the name. LeBron Jamesâ foundation will build a community hub, House Three Thirty, as well as a 50-unit housing complex for I Promise School families in Akron, Ohio. Washington linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons loses his helmet as he tackles Cincinnati wide receiver Auden Tate on Aug. 15 in Landover, Md. 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