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Newsweek's Top Sports Moments of 2020

COVID-19 and social justice issues, and their impact on the sports world, are among the top five sports moments in 2020, but they're not No. 1. Here are the top 20 overall moments in 2020.

redskins - Newsweek
1:28pm PST - December 31st, 2020

Washington Football Team releases QB Dwayne Haskins before season finale against the Eagles

Washington Football Team releases QB Dwayne Haskins

redskins - USA Today
9:48am PST - December 28th, 2020

New Orleans Saints know their 2021 opponents, except for one

The New Orleans Saints will face off with the AFC East and NFC East in 2021, and they are also scheduled to play the Packers and Seahawks.

redskins - USA Today
6:02pm PST - December 27th, 2020

NFL team’s scandals go on as ace is sorry for maskless strip club trip & report says separate ‘sexual misconduct case cost $1.6MN’

Washington Football Team star Dwayne Haskins has apologized after being caught partying maskless with women wearing the team's shirt after a game - while reports have said the team has settled a separate scandal for $1.6 million. Read Full Article at RT.com

redskins - RT
11:12am PST - December 22nd, 2020

Washington Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Apologizes for Maskless Strip Club Visit

"It was irresponsible and immature of me and I accept responsibility for my action," the NFL star said in a statement shared Tuesday.

redskins - Newsweek
10:05am PST - December 22nd, 2020

Georgia GOP Senators Campaign on Keeping a Baseball Team's Racist Name

"People don’t see us as people; they see us as things," said Sundance, of the Cleveland chapter of the American Indian Movement.

redskins - Vice News
9:05am PST - December 16th, 2020

Georgia senators "adamantly oppose" renaming of Atlanta Braves

The Republican senators from Georgia said the Braves' name "honors our Native American heritage" and it should "not be erased."

redskins - CBS News
12:15pm PST - December 15th, 2020

Georgia senators "adamantly oppose" renaming of Atlanta Braves

The Republican senators from Georgia said the Braves' name "honors our Native American heritage" and it should "not be erased."

redskins - CBS News
10:18am PST - December 15th, 2020

Cleveland Indians changed their name, now for the rest of the racism in corporate America

Indigenous people have a proud heritage that goes beyond being prepackaged, shrink-wrapped symbols for white people.

redskins - USA Today
1:00am PST - December 15th, 2020

Cleveland Indians changing name to something that will ‘better unify the community,’ says owner

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan confirmed reports of a name-change for the baseball team in a statement to the fans that provided no timeline or specific insight into the coming rebranding. Read Full Article at RT.com

redskins - RT
4:07pm PST - December 14th, 2020

These teams faced pressure to change their Native American names. Here's what's happened since

Spurred by mass protests against racism this summer, sports franchises with Native American-related names, mascots or logos faced pressure to stop using these stereotypes and caricatures.

redskins - CNN
1:21pm PST - December 14th, 2020

Cleveland Indians owner says name won't change in 2021

"We don't want to be the Cleveland Baseball Team or some other interim name," Paul Dolan says.

redskins - CBS News
11:54am PST - December 14th, 2020

Cleveland to drop 'Indians' name, begin process of determining new name - Reuters

Major League Baseball's (MLB) Cleveland team will drop its "Indians" nickname after 105 years, following persistent criticism that the name was offensive to Native Americans, the franchise said on Monday.

redskins - Reuters
11:21am PST - December 14th, 2020

AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021 - The Associated Press

  1. AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021  The Associated Press
  2. Cleveland Indians to change century-old name, NY Times reports  CBS This Morning
  3. Sources -- Cleveland to drop Indians nickname after 105 years  ESPN …

    redskins - Associated Press
    10:55am PST - December 14th, 2020

Cleveland Indians to Scrap Team Name

The name will remain for the 2021 season and be changed when the 2022 season starts.

redskins - National Review
6:24am PST - December 14th, 2020

Major League Baseball side Cleveland to drop ‘Indians’ from team name amid criticism it is racist

The team is expected to use the name in the 2021 season before changing in 2022

redskins - Independent
2:49am PST - December 14th, 2020

‘Cancel culture at work!’ Trump shares his surprise amid reports Cleveland Indians to drop their name after 105yrs

Baseball’s Cleveland Indians will be the next sports team to change its franchise name following a pressure campaign by activists, reports say. President Donald Trump blames “cancel culture.” Read Full Article at RT.com

redskins - RT
11:30pm PST - December 13th, 2020

Reports: Cleveland Indians to drop controversial nickname after 105 years

The Cleveland Indians baseball team will remove the nickname they've used for 105 years, the New York Times first reported Sunday.Why it matters: Native Americans have long called the team's name offensive. Cleveland announced in July the team was looking int…

redskins - Axios
10:32pm PST - December 13th, 2020

AP source: Cleveland Indians changing name after 105 years

The New York Times reported Sunday night that the Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.

redskins - Fox Sports
9:03pm PST - December 13th, 2020

Cleveland to Drop 'Indians' Nickname From Baseball Team

The Cleveland Indians have played under that mascot name for 105 years. However, with sweeping changes in the country's "cancel culture," the baseball club is now looking to change.

redskins - Newsweek
5:58pm PST - December 13th, 2020

Florida basketball player in critical but stable condition after collapsing during game - The Washington Post

  1. Florida basketball player in critical but stable condition after collapsing during game  The Washington Post
  2. Florida Gators star Keyontae Johnson in critical but stable condition after collapsing on court  ESPN
  3. Florida forward Keyo…

    redskins - The Washington Post
    2:34pm PST - December 12th, 2020

49ers' Trent Williams 'Won't Sit Here and Hold Grudges' Against Washington

With his current team set to play his old team Sunday, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams isn't looking to settle any scores against the Washington Football Team ...

redskins - Bleacher Report
5:40pm PST - December 10th, 2020

NFL's Redskins to drop controversial name and logo

The Washington team's decision follows a wave of calls to scrap the name long-criticised as racist.

redskins - BBC Sport
7:07am PDT - July 13th, 2020

Redskins to retire controversial name after review

The review follows a fresh wave of calls to scrap a team name long-criticised as racist.

redskins - BBC News
6:26am PDT - July 13th, 2020

Washington Redskins to conduct "thorough review" of team's name amid mounting pressure

Team announces review "in light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community."

redskins - CBS News
8:46am PDT - July 3rd, 2020

RT @WashRadskins: Hey guys give @GuardiansNative a follow. They’ve been fighting hard to bring the Redskins name back.

T Frank Gentry (@tigerfrank23)
11:31pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @iamjesejes: Can y’all imagine how crazy high the sales would be for Redskins merchandise when they change the name back to the Redskins…

T Frank Gentry (@tigerfrank23)
11:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
HAIL to the #Redskins! https://t.co/60ae64lGzZ https://t.co/Gy03Nzt3mb

HAIL to the #Redskins! https://t.co/60ae64lGzZ https://t.co/Gy03Nzt3mb

T Frank Gentry (@tigerfrank23)
11:16pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @GuardiansNative: #Redskins Josh Harris #Redskins

T Frank Gentry (@tigerfrank23)
11:14pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @GuardiansNative: #Redskins Josh Harris #Redskins

Addi (@a_dalyon)
11:06pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Since 2000 the only nfc east team the cowboys have been better than are the Redskins / commanders / Snyders

Overtime With Dylan Angelo (@OvertimewithDA)
9:58pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
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Hey my #httc family , coming up with multi ways on how you can support me with out giving you watered down product on YouTube streams , come check out my music . Buy a record it helps the stream , this track is free , https://t.co/8a4CMzfwLr https://t.co/GYU0M6LB1E

Season Redskins (@Season_REDSKINS)
9:57pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Hey my #redskins family , coming up with multi ways on how you can support me with out giving you watered down product on YouTube streams , come check out my music . Buy a record it helps the stream , this track is free , https://t.co/8a4CMzfwLr https://t.co/rot56sYkem

Hey my #redskins family , coming up with multi ways on how you can support me with out giving you watered down product on YouTube streams , come check out my music . Buy a record it helps the stream , this track is free , https://t.co/8a4CMzfwLr https://t.co/rot56sYkem

Season Redskins (@Season_REDSKINS)
9:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
The Washington commanders once known as the Washington Redskins were sold recently for 6.5 billion dollars..... Well I'm trying to think of a name that  can be used  here's an idea..... https://t.co/OTaDQBwa1y

The Washington commanders once known as the Washington Redskins were sold recently for 6.5 billion dollars..... Well I'm trying to think of a name that can be used here's an idea..... https://t.co/OTaDQBwa1y

MITCHELL FREEMAN (@mitchfreeman63)
11:38pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

#Redskins Josh Harris #Redskins https://t.co/uoIDp2ZOEo

Native American Guardians Association (@GuardiansNative)
10:53pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @WashRadskins: @Commanders @JR1ERA @k9sforwarriors Time to reunite Washington and the Redskins

Mr. Natural OG (@twistedlefty)
10:51pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @CheckYoSelf1st: @SkinsDraft @MagicJohnson This is the uniform and logo. Yo @MagicJohnson please please please find a way to get these…

Season Redskins (@Season_REDSKINS)
10:34pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
Coach Gibbs at the pep rally. #HTTR #HTTC #Redskins https://t.co/J8ThIKgalr

Coach Gibbs at the pep rally. #HTTR #HTTC #Redskins https://t.co/J8ThIKgalr

James Lindner (@Thejameslindner)
11:17am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @RobertP18569677: @bagsfan75_Tony They'll always be the Redskins

The Irrelevant Fan Couple (@bagsfan75_Tony)
11:15am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @JohnSmi93125244: GM #CommanderNation #CommanderFans @Commanders #TakeCommand #DCTweetTeam Formerly (@WashingtonNfl) Formerly (@Redskin

rod valentine (@RodValentine)
11:14am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @lovinlife1961: @bagsfan75_Tony Washington Redskins it’s not offensive or degrading to the native Americans.

The Irrelevant Fan Couple (@bagsfan75_Tony)
11:14am PDT - July 22nd, 2023
Redwolves. Use some of the Redskins icons for some good.
(Credit: @DC_STEVE) https://t.co/FgbGH3uAoR https://t.co/SGiOVYG0zl

Redwolves. Use some of the Redskins icons for some good. (Credit: @DC_STEVE) https://t.co/FgbGH3uAoR https://t.co/SGiOVYG0zl

RoastBroadcasts (@30ipOaClirYuxxL)
11:14am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @RobertM19055237: Redskins. Tired of cancel culture #CrazyRobTweets

The Irrelevant Fan Couple (@bagsfan75_Tony)
11:13am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MySportsUpdate: New #Commanders owner Josh Harris: “It’s hard to imagine but I’ve seen the numbers. The Commanders were once the #1 fra…

nash. (@__DNash__)
11:13am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

Redskins. Tired of cancel culture #CrazyRobTweets https://t.co/YzPV8IZqJg

Crazy Rob (@RobertM19055237)
11:12am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

GCS (@GCSBham)
11:10am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @OfTeamster: The Washington Redskins was a name honoring the Beothuk Tribe who smeared red war paint on their bodies before battle. It i…

Sterling (@SterlingBrown_)
11:10am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @GlennMariniWANE: Hat tip to former North Side head coach Dale Doerffler, who was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Famer earli…

Scott Brown (@rscottbrown11)
11:09am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @DCHypemanRevT: #BELIEVE @Commanders fans #Redskins still in the peoples blood! But,they not changing the name back. https://t.co/IPYO7…

Alex Fuentes ⭐️ (@AlexFuentes91)
11:01am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MySportsUpdate: New #Commanders owner Josh Harris: “It’s hard to imagine but I’ve seen the numbers. The Commanders were once the #1 fra…

merri (@garden_dreamer)
10:58am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MySportsUpdate: New #Commanders owner Josh Harris: “It’s hard to imagine but I’ve seen the numbers. The Commanders were once the #1 fra…

Bryan Ngati (@NgatiBryan)
10:58am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

Bryan Ngati (@NgatiBryan)
10:58am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

Felecia Commodore (@FeleciaElana)
10:58am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

Coretta Scott Key (@CorettaScottKey)
10:56am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @OfTeamster: The Washington Redskins was a name honoring the Beothuk Tribe who smeared red war paint on their bodies before battle. It i…

Jeffrey (@yeah213621)
10:55am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @RokHoward: @NFLonFOX The Redskins

jimmy crack corn (@nunyadamnbusin1)
10:55am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @GuardiansNative: Bring back #Redskins and you bring back sold out season tickets & 99% Redskins fans at games. Watch us ALL come togeth…

PNWXperience ⁶ (@BelongNow)
10:54am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @OfTeamster: The Washington Redskins was a name honoring the Beothuk Tribe who smeared red war paint on their bodies before battle. It i…

Mr.Ruffles (@MrRuffles703)
10:53am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @jordanrulesTSP: “You’re a leftist” Nah man. I just believe in equal rights and I think “redskins” is an outdated name that offends a l…

Black Love ✊ (@The_MP_Show)
10:53am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

RM (@SomaliHornet)
10:53am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @OfTeamster: The Washington Redskins was a name honoring the Beothuk Tribe who smeared red war paint on their bodies before battle. It i…

Felipe Valdez (@Fval1991)
10:52am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

Abolish the Electoral College (@DC51st)
10:51am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MagicJohnson: What a great day! To be an NFL owner of the Washington Commanders, this is one of the greatest days of my life. The way t…

Vic (@HashtagVic)
7:42pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

RT @GuardiansNative: Bring back #Redskins and you bring back sold out season tickets & 99% Redskins fans at games. Watch us ALL come togeth…

Redskins Apathy (@belogical2)
7:42pm PDT - July 21st, 2023