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Washington Football Team probe leads to legal fight over mystery confidentiality settlement: report

A mysterious confidential settlement is reportedly at the center of a new legal fight as the NFL’s probe into allegations of sexual misconduct in the Washington Football Team organization churns on.

washington redskins - Fox News
5:11pm PST - December 7th, 2020

Washington QB Alex Smith Has Bloody Leg Injury and Returns to Game, Social Media Lauds His Toughness

Smith had the bloody injury Monday night on his left leg, not the surgically-repaired right leg that nearly cost him his career and his life.

washington redskins - Newsweek
4:22pm PST - December 7th, 2020

Ex-NFL offensive lineman Orlando Franklin shows off dramatic weight loss in retirement

Former NFL offensive lineman Orlando Franklin has been working hard to shed the weight from his professional football days and showed off his progress Tuesday.

washington redskins - Fox News
4:50am PST - December 3rd, 2020

Decathlete Rafer Johnson, 'World's Greatest Athlete', dies at 86

Rafer Johnson, who was crowned the world's greatest athlete after winning the decathlon gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and later helped tackle Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, died on Wednesday at the age of 86.

washington redskins - Reuters
1:53pm PST - December 2nd, 2020

Decathlete Rafer Johnson, 'World's Greatest Athlete', dies at 86 - Reuters

Rafer Johnson, who was crowned the world's greatest athlete after winning the decathlon gold medal at the 1960 Olympics and later helped tackle Robert F. Kennedy's assassin, died on Wednesday at the age of 86.

washington redskins - Reuters
1:52pm PST - December 2nd, 2020

Rafer Johnson, 1960 decathlon champion, dies at 86 - Reuters

Rafer Johnson, the 1960 Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, died on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles at age 86.

washington redskins - Reuters
12:38pm PST - December 2nd, 2020

Utah high school to replace Braves mascot amid backlash

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A mostly white high school near Salt Lake City will replace its contentious Braves mascot after nearly 70 years, the principal said Monday, as school and professional sports teams face increasing backlash about using Native…

washington redskins - Associated Press
4:55pm PST - November 30th, 2020

'He made a lot of people around here better men': Cowboys mourn death of strength coach Markus Paul

A day after the passing of their strength and conditioning coordinator Markus Paul, the Dallas Cowboys remembered the impact he made on the team.

washington redskins - USA Today
3:15am PST - November 27th, 2020

Today in History

Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2020. There are 35 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 26, 2000, Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified George W. Bush the winner over Al Gore in the st…

washington redskins - ABC News
9:00pm PST - November 25th, 2020

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washington redskins - Associated Press
9:00pm PST - November 25th, 2020

Best Thanksgiving Day QB of All Time Is Probably Not Who You Think It Is

O.J. Simpson still holds one Thanksgiving Day record by running backs, even though most of NFL's Thanksgiving Day records are held by Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.

washington redskins - Newsweek
4:49pm PST - November 25th, 2020

Latest loss puts Lions coach Patricia back on hot seat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Stafford tried to sound upbeat after the Detroit Lions latest debacle, a 20-0 road loss to the Carolina Panthers.

washington redskins - Associated Press
3:58pm PST - November 22nd, 2020

Jake Scott, member of undefeated Dolphins team and Super Bowl VII MVP, dies at 75

Jake Scott, who was the MVP of Super Bowl VII for the Miami Dolphins, died Thursday. He was 75.

washington redskins - Fox News
6:30pm PST - November 19th, 2020

Former Dolphin Reshad Jones Arrested for Firearm Possession

Police arrested former Miami Dolphin's safety Reshad Jones at a Davie, Florida, gas station where he was allegedly carrying a fully-loaded handgun Wednesday.

washington redskins - Breitbart News
6:22pm PST - November 18th, 2020

Washington Football Team ends relationship with Daniel Snyder's charitable foundation for Native Americans

The Washington Football Team says it will no longer make contributions to Original Americans Foundation, which was founded by Daniel Snyder in 2014.

washington redskins - USA Today
2:49pm PST - November 18th, 2020

Yet again, Daniel Snyder made sure to do the right thing — for himself

The Washington Football Team owner no longer needed the Original Americans Foundation as cover. So it's done.

washington redskins - The Washington Post
9:09am PST - November 18th, 2020

Harassment claims and dwindling donations: The fall of Daniel Snyder’s nonprofit for Native Americans

In October, The Washington Post asked the Washington Football Team about harassment allegations against Gary Edwards, director of the team's Original Americans Foundation. A few days later, the team announced it would no longer fund the charity.

washington redskins - The Washington Post
1:00am PST - November 18th, 2020

Perfect Regular Season? Steelers Can Accomplish a Feat Only These Teams Have Done

The Steelers are the only undefeated team in the NFL. Here's a look at their treacherous, yet maneuverable, games remaining on the regular season schedule.

washington redskins - Newsweek
7:47pm PST - November 17th, 2020

Report: LSU Ignored Rape, Assault Allegations Against Football Players

Louisiana State University (LSU) allegedly ignored repeated allegations of sexual assault made against several of its football players over the past four years, USA Today reported.

washington redskins - Breitbart News
6:23pm PST - November 16th, 2020

A sports professional who paid $50,000 to get her MBA online shares how it helped her land an executive role in the NFL

Summary List Placement As the director of group sales for the Washington Football Team (formerly called the Washington Redskins), Chanelle S. Reynolds is one of the few women of color executives in the NFL. According to ESPN, only 13% of VP and higher roles …

washington redskins - Business Insider
9:54am PST - November 16th, 2020

'They took his life out of foolishness': Mom details shooting death of ex-Ragin' Cajuns receiver

The mother of former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns receiver Al Riles details the account of how her son died in Forth Worth, Texas shooting Saturday night.

washington redskins - USA Today
8:55am PST - November 11th, 2020

Mark Cuban on America’s future

On the first episode of Decoder, Nilay Patel interviews Mark Cuban. The conversation, recorded as last week’s election results rolled in, covers how interwoven business, technology, and policy are, whether it’s 5G, the NBA bubble, AI, or his investments into …

washington redskins - The Verge
5:00am PST - November 10th, 2020

Dan Snyder: 'It's Possible!' Washington Football Team Stays as Permanent Name

While the Washington Football Team was viewed as a placeholder name until the organization found another one, owner Dan Snyder admitted it could be permanent...

washington redskins - Bleacher Report
11:38am PDT - September 13th, 2020

CNN says Biden campaign gave it edited photo for biographical special

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign gave CNN a photo that appears to have edited off the logo of the Washington Football Team's former logo to air as part of its recent biographical special on the c...

washington redskins - The Hill
11:53am PDT - September 9th, 2020

‘This is not an apple’: CNN shows DOCTORED photo of Biden with son, reportedly provided by CAMPAIGN

Showing an old family photo of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, retouched to remove the now-controversial logo of a football team from his son’s hat, has raised questions about CNN’s commitment to ‘facts first’. Read Full Article at RT.com

washington redskins - RT
11:24am PDT - September 9th, 2020

The name The Redskins was to honor Indians and foe many years they were very pleased. But these days they fund fault with everything. Please help us get our name back by signing this petition and sharing for more signatures https://t.co/YmC9XUnFiF

Mrsrobbiedaly (@RobbieDaly13)
12:28am PDT - July 27th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/iCCj6E2iyM via @Change

Gin C. (@Corsina)
12:04am PDT - July 27th, 2023

I just got warned for mentioning Washington Redskins! I loved that name as well as Cleveland Indians! I will NOT BE SILENCED BY YOU MARXIST AT TWITTER. SO GO AHEAD SUSPEND ME! THESE ARE WORDS AND YOU PPL ARENT GONNA TELL ME HOW TO SPEAK! TWITTER IS STILL BEING RUN BY PROGRESSIVES https://t.co/S1j7pCoLbU

NADZ (@Anthonycorrad19)
12:01am PDT - July 27th, 2023
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Mizi Nozo (@mizinozofashion)
11:29pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @calgridiron: A tremendous athlete, Hal Norris played guard for two years before moving to halfback for the 1954 season. Hal was drafted…

Supersize SCOTUS! (@Fyght4Cal)
11:27pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @calgridiron: A tremendous athlete, Hal Norris played guard for two years before moving to halfback for the 1954 season. Hal was drafted…

Tightwad Hill (@tightwadhill23)
11:07pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @calgridiron: A tremendous athlete, Hal Norris played guard for two years before moving to halfback for the 1954 season. Hal was drafted…

Keith Richard Salminen (@Cpl_Oaktown)
11:01pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
A tremendous athlete, Hal Norris played guard for two years before moving to halfback for the 1954 season. Hal was drafted by the Washington Redskins as a defensive back in the 16th round of the 1955 NFL Draft.

#38 days until Cal football. https://t.co/kdcGYdZnww

A tremendous athlete, Hal Norris played guard for two years before moving to halfback for the 1954 season. Hal was drafted by the Washington Redskins as a defensive back in the 16th round of the 1955 NFL Draft. #38 days until Cal football. https://t.co/kdcGYdZnww

California Gridiron (@calgridiron)
10:57pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/nrYxuSJpLq via @Change

Matthew Hassan (@HassanClan)
10:40pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/jNnfcmEVBh via @Change

Himmy Neutron (@FreeMahBoy)
9:09pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/VjhyXlnAi8 via @Change

Spicoley (@MoonshineDlight)
8:35pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

How about Washington changes their name back to the Redskins.

Yes (@AKjoshgray)
7:08pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

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

Carl Deacon Jr (@11Deacon)
6:56pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/mNJsIUjaTi via @Change

Alex Rodas (@Rodas_Alex90)
6:45pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @BigBlueVCR: 1985: HBD Kenny Hill. Hill might have gone to Yale, but he started his career as a Raider & brought that edge & bad temper.…

G Money (@TheRealGMoney76)
6:24pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Change The Washington Commanders back to The Washington Redskins - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/iNFZF83att via @Change

theDUKEMD (@TipoftheSpear66)
6:11pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
1985: HBD Kenny Hill. Hill might have gone to Yale, but he started his career as a Raider & brought that edge & bad temper. In #NYGiants win over Washington, he got in a fight w/ 2 Redskins & Hill got ejected. But the fight quickly ended when @LT_56 got involved #TogetherBlue https://t.co/k5ofhpzmCw

1985: HBD Kenny Hill. Hill might have gone to Yale, but he started his career as a Raider & brought that edge & bad temper. In #NYGiants win over Washington, he got in a fight w/ 2 Redskins & Hill got ejected. But the fight quickly ended when @LT_56 got involved #TogetherBlue https://t.co/k5ofhpzmCw

BigBlueVCR (@BigBlueVCR)
6:00pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Shirley Povich to George Preston Marshall in the Washington Post when the Redskins played Cleveland, “Jim Brown integrated your goal line three times.” Chef’s kiss! https://t.co/sH7UmdKZsh

Clark McMillian (@bisonskins)
1:34pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @GuardiansNative: 1,064 signed the petition yesterday alone. Have you? Make your voice known! https://t.co/VaKSMbEhS1 https://t.co/iml4x…

Willam Black (@bstud82)
1:10pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
After a standout career at UGA, including first-team All-America and the Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defensive player, Champ Bailey signed with the Washington Redskins. Bailey played in 215 career games with 908 tackles and 52 interceptions over his 15-year career. https://t.co/4gjcMq5MDH

After a standout career at UGA, including first-team All-America and the Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defensive player, Champ Bailey signed with the Washington Redskins. Bailey played in 215 career games with 908 tackles and 52 interceptions over his 15-year career. https://t.co/4gjcMq5MDH

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (@GAsportsHOF)
1:10pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Redskins, Braves, Hogs, Redhogs, Redwolves, Washington, In that order. Case closed. Don’t choose anything else if it’s not on that list.

Steven Forrest (@Steven4est)
12:39pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Jaberuski: NFL teams that need to bring back their throwbacks on a permanent basis: Arizona Cardinals LA Rams Denver Broncos Miami Dol…

MAKE THROWBACKS PERMANENT (@THROWBACKS4EVER)
11:59am PDT - July 25th, 2023
Washington Redskins VSR4 - for sale https://t.co/xsNUf025N3

Washington Redskins VSR4 - for sale https://t.co/xsNUf025N3

Commander Sean (@FlSkinsFan4Life)
11:22am PDT - July 25th, 2023
Washington Redskins VSR4 signed by Terry McLaurin with “The Captain” inscription - for sale https://t.co/WMAfNAeojP

Washington Redskins VSR4 signed by Terry McLaurin with “The Captain” inscription - for sale https://t.co/WMAfNAeojP

Commander Sean (@FlSkinsFan4Life)
11:20am PDT - July 25th, 2023

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

Charlie’s DC Sports Podcast (@CharliePay8854)
10:46am PDT - July 25th, 2023

https://t.co/AGKGSRA0ab #HTTR #Redskins Bring back our cherished legacy and storybook franchise. Please sign and share. I am a fan of over 51 years and want my team to return to glory. Hail to the REDSKINS

Michelle Maxwell (@MichelleMaxwell)
9:58am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Jaberuski: NFL teams that need to bring back their throwbacks on a permanent basis: Arizona Cardinals LA Rams Denver Broncos Miami Dol…

Jon P (@BamaGrad00)
9:31am PDT - July 25th, 2023

NFL teams that need to bring back their throwbacks on a permanent basis: Arizona Cardinals LA Rams Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins Jacksonville Jaguars Atlanta Falcons New England Patriots NY Giants NY Jets Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Seattle Seahawks

JT (@Jaberuski)
9:23am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @_MLFootball: OH WOW: Former Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden claims owner Daniel Snyder made crucial selections on which playe…

Chuck Plya (@pan4pan7)
7:15pm PDT - July 24th, 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…

Shelly Caldwell-James (@JamesShelly)
6:41pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Gotta admit, when you have like 71 tabs open on Chrome like me, you're looking for blue bird to get back to Twitter tab, not a black 'X'. Live and learn, but I'll be damned if I'm not calling it Twitter. I still say "Cleveland Indians, Washington Redskins" & "San Diego Chargers"

Rex Beyers (@Rex_Beyers)
6:10pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @EdmondDantes251: What is the Washington Redskins/Washington Football team

(@JulieBe2362652)
5:55pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @JTWinner: So grateful for an incredible & unforgettable birthday on 7/21 w/fellow Washington football fans. Thanks for coming over & bl…

Washington Command Post (@DMV_compound)
5:51pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Spoke with my friend Larry Brown of the Washington Redskins. He’s not happy with the way that he is getting treated by the NFL HOF voters! He’s the only NFL Player OF The Year not with a yellow jacket! Nothing against Leroy Kelly, but what the F!!!

Jay Dove (@jdovesupply)
5:12pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Here's a name I like Washington Seminoles that way we can use the old Redskins face and arrow on the helmets https://t.co/ChRvfkkYXS

F Anderson (@flanderson75)
4:34pm PDT - July 24th, 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…

Gus Fring (@Vussi13)
1:52am PDT - July 23rd, 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…

Robert Schloss (@RobertSchloss)
1:26am PDT - July 23rd, 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…

Anthony (@AMastrianoJR)
1:13am PDT - July 23rd, 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…

Michael Ray Vines (@RedskinYankee)
1:05am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

1982 Week 12 - Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins https://t.co/WzNOkuL92T via @YouTube

Michael Ray Vines (@RedskinYankee)
12:55am PDT - July 23rd, 2023