Congress questions independence of NFL's Washington misconduct probe
An investigation into sexual harassment of women employed by Washington's NFL franchise was not as independent as the team and the league claimed, members of Congress said Friday.
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Washington NFL team becomes the Commanders
Washington has revealed its famous NFL team will now be called the Commanders following a lengthy review on how best to replace an original name that was widely seen as a racial slur against Native Americans.
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NFL: Washington select Commanders as new name
The team, amid calls for racial justice and a threatened loss of sponsors, dropped their longstanding previous name Redskins in mid-2020 following a years-long campaign from critics. The Commander's name was the end result of an 18-month rebrand process that the team said included more than 40,000 fan submissions, countless surveys, focus groups and meetings. "As an organization, we are excited to rally and rise together as one under our new identity while paying homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital," Team co-owner Dan Snyder said in a news release.
Washington's NFL franchise has new name but same old problem - Dan Snyder runs the team
With the announcement Wednesday of Washington's new nickname, the NFL club took another step in an effort to repair its image. Now, the team's owners must continue the momentum: For the good of the franchise, it's time for Daniel M. Snyder and his family to step aside and hire someone to run their business.
Washington selects Commanders as new NFL team name after two-season process
LANDOVER, Md. — It's the Washington Commanders.