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Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith looks to come back from an injury that nearly cost him his life. (Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Sports World Reacts to Washington Football Team Moniker

by WI Guest Author August 5, 2020December 21, 2021

After the Washington Redskins moniker was retired on July 13, owner Dan Snyder and company have searched for a new name regarding the Washington, D.C.-based NFL franchise. However, the new name was not what most expected to receive.

Daniel Snyder
Posted inSports, Stacy M. Brown

Redskins Execs Accused of Sexual Harassment, Verbal Abuse

by Stacy M. Brown July 16, 2020December 21, 2021
The Washington Redskins will retire its nickname and its logo of a Native American man. (Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Redskins Officially Retire Nickname

by WI Guest Author July 15, 2020December 21, 2021
Muriel Bowser
Posted inSports

Bowser: Redskins’ Name Not Only Obstacle in Bringing Team Back to D.C.

by WI Guest Author July 7, 2020December 21, 2021
Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan is looking to finish his career in D.C. (Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Kerrigan Wants to Stay in Washington for ‘Long Haul’

by WI Guest Author June 24, 2020December 21, 2021
Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks for a open receiver during a 23-13 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at FedEx Field in Largo, Md., on Aug. 15. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Rivera, Redskins Players Engage in Social Activism

by WI Guest Author June 17, 2020December 21, 2021
Courtesy of the Washington Redskins via Twitter
Posted inOp-Ed, Opinion

PERRY: An Open Letter to Black Washington Redskins Fans

by WI Guest Author June 10, 2020December 21, 2021
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is buying in on new head coach Ron Rivera and prepares for the 2020 campaign despite offseason challenges. (Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Redskins Rookies, Vets Undeterred by Pandemic

by WI Guest Author May 27, 2020December 21, 2021
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said he gets "wired up" when he gets a chance to play the Dallas Cowboys. (Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Redskins Unveil 2020 NFL Regular Season Schedule

by WI Guest Author May 13, 2020December 21, 2021
Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./The Washington Informer
Posted inSports

Get Ready for the Antonio Dynamic Duo in Washington

by WI Guest Author May 6, 2020December 21, 2021

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