FedEx asks the Washington Redskins to change their name after pressure from investor groups

FedEx, a major sponsor of the Washington Redskins, is asking the NFL team to change its name in response to growing pressure from investors who oppose the name's racist connotations.

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Report: Players could face fines for “reckless” behavior under detrimental conduct

As the NFL tries to find a way to successfully execute its 2020 season, the NFL Players’ Association held a conference call on Thursday for its player representatives to discuss concerns about the upcoming season. According to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, one of the points discussed on the call was that players could be fined [more]

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Jacob Martin on Bill O’Brien’s pledge to kneel: That speaks volumes

Texans coach Bill O’Brien has pledged to kneel with his players during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice. Linebacker Jacob Martin appreciates the coach’s show of solidarity. “I think that speaks volumes,” Martin said during a video call, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. “As a coach, he doesn’t understand necessarily [more]

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Nike removes all Washington gear from website

Nike has yet to issue the kind of statement that FedEx did regarding the name of the Washington team. The NFL’s official apparel provider has adopted a different approach. At Nike.com, there’s no sign of any merchandise bearing the name or logo of the Washington franchise. There’s more: The vertical drop-down menu on the left [more]

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D.J. Reed tore pectoral muscle while working out

49ers defensive back D.J. Reed tore a pectoral muscle during a recent workout, Reed confirmed on social media. “Today it felt like I was dreaming,” Reed wrote. “I wanted to wake up from not having a torn pectoral. I realized it is what it is. All I can control is how I respond to what [more]

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Change the Mascot movement praises FedEx for asking Washington to change name

FexEx, whose name is on the Washington stadium and whose founder owns part of the team, has asked the team to change its name. The movement that has been trying to change the name for years has applauded the development. “Change the Mascot praises FedEx and fully supports its historic request for Washington’s NFL team [more]

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Jonathan Irons was freed from prison this week with the help of basketball star Maya Moore

Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore sat out for an entire season to help overturn the conviction of Jonathan Irons, who she said was wrongfully serving a 50-year- prison sentence.

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