Post-Redskins, Washington has long road toward new name
When the University of North Dakota moved on from being the Fighting Sioux like Washington鈥檚 NFL team is doing from Redskins, the new name could鈥檝e been anything.
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Washington NFL team dropping “Redskins” name after 87 years
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the 鈥淩edskins鈥� name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.
NHL, union announce plan to resume play on Aug. 1
The National Hockey League and NHL Players鈥� Association have reached a tentative agreement to return to play this season and extend their collective bargaining agreement.
NHL, NHLPA agree on protocols to resume season
The NHL and NHL Players' Association agreed Sunday on protocols to resume the season, a major step toward the return of hockey this summer.
Redskins undergoing “thorough review” of team name
The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname.
Former Avs forward Jarome Iginla headlines 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class as 4th Black player elected
Jarome Iginla headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2020 after being elected Wednesday in his first year of eligibility.
“Long overdue”: White NHL players find their voice on racism
Floyd鈥檚 death in police custody has touched off an extraordinary reckoning of race and race relations and sports has been part of it, from European soccer to the NFL. It...
Sweet 16: NHL playoffs qualifying round tough to predict
The NHL's regular season is over and the chase for the Stanley Cup is on if hockey returns this summer.
NHLPA approves going forward with 24-team playoff talks
The NHL Players鈥� Association's executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension, approving 24 teams making the playoffs with other...
NHLPA board voting on playoff format to return, AP source says
The NHL Players' Association's executive board is voting on a 24-team playoff proposal as the return to play format, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.