The Washington Redskins began a “thorough review” of their nickname Friday, a significant step toward moving on from what experts and advocates call a “dictionary-defined racial slur.”
Author: The Associated Press
After investors call for name change, Nike removes ‘Redskins’ merchandise from website
Investors this week wrote to FedEx, PepsiCo and other sponsors asking them to request a change. FedEx is believed to be the first to take action.
NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem during Week 1
The NFL announced last month it is committing $250 million over 10 years to social justice initiatives, targeting what it calls “systemic racism” and supporting “the battle against the ongoing and historic injustices faced by African Americans.”
NFL cancels Hall of Fame game, delays inductions until 2021
The NFL has canceled the Hall of Fame game that traditionally opens the preseason and is delaying the 2020 induction ceremonies for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
No charges to be filed in NASCAR noose incident involving Bubba Wallace
The agencies said the evidence did not support federal charges.
Phillies say 2 more players, 2 staffers test positive for coronavirus
The Phillies shut their spring complex after five players tested positive on Friday for COVID-19.
Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart
The Toronto Raptors arrived in southwest Florida on Monday, set to begin their preparations for next month’s restart of the NBA season.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic. Six days after baseball […]
AP source: Players’ board rejects deal with MLB for 60-game season by 33-5
Spring training was suspended on March 12, two weeks ahead of scheduled openers, and the sides have reverted to the familiar financial infighting that fractured the sport in the past. An initial deal March 26 called for players to receive prorated salaries, but that agreement did not require MLB to play in empty ballparks.
AP source: Players’ board rejects deal with MLB for 60-game season by 33-5
Spring training was suspended on March 12, two weeks ahead of scheduled openers, and the sides have reverted to the familiar financial infighting that fractured the sport in the past. An initial deal March 26 called for players to receive prorated salaries, but that agreement did not require MLB to play in empty ballparks.