From the Washington Redskins: We’re officially retiring the name
From the official twitter account:
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 13, 2020
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The rumor that I saw is that, apparently, the new preferred name has a handful of trademark or copyright problems.
(The “Washington Lady A’s” was the joke someone immediately made.)Report
“Unnamed Washington Football Team” is the only reasonable choice.Report
“It is a lovely day in DC, and you are a horrible football team”
(Quarterback’s motto is: “Today I think I will cause problems on purpose”)Report
Banana Slugs.Report
This could have happened years ago if someone had suggested “The Snyders”.Report
They polled it:
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