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Minnesotans cheer Washington team's name change

Minnesotans cheer Washington team's name change

Native American activists and their allies in Minnesota have played a critical role in the pressure campaign to change the name of Washington’s NFL franchise. On Monday, they were able to claim victory.
by Nina Moini

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Washington's NFL team to change name

Washington's NFL team to change name

Washington's NFL team will get rid its name on Monday, according to multiple reports. USA Today, ESPN, The Washington Post and Sports Business Journal reported owner Dan Snyder and the organization would announce the move two weeks before the start of training camp.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota scores two in stoppage time, stuns SKC for 2-1 win

Minnesota scores two in stoppage time, stuns SKC for 2-1 win

Kevin Molino scored in the seventh-minute of second-half stoppage time as Minnesota United rallied with two late goals to beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Sunday night in the MLS is Back tournament.
by The Associated Press

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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change

Several Native American leaders and organizations have sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. 
by The Associated Press

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Washington's pro-football team name will undergo a 'thorough review'

Washington's pro-football team name will undergo a 'thorough review'

The NFL franchise announced Friday that recent events have pushed it to examine its controversial name. In recent days, corporate sponsors and investors have put pressure on the team to take action.
by Jason Slotkin

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Washington NFL team's sponsor FedEx formally asks for team name change

Washington NFL team's sponsor FedEx formally asks for team name change

FedEx, which paid $205 million in 1999 for the naming rights to the stadium, says it has "communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name."
by Scott Neuman

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Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Missouri man freed from prison with help from Lynx star Maya Moore

Maya Moore was on hand when Jonathan Irons, 40, walked out of the Jefferson City Correctional Center. She and other supporters argued he was falsely convicted of burglary and assault charges.
by The Associated Press

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High school football team switches topics amid pandemic, protests

In a normal year, this is a time when many high school athletes are looking ahead — playing on summer teams, starting captains’ practices and getting ready for the fall season. But this year, so little has been normal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

Review: In 'Athlete A,' an abuse scandal at USA Gymnastics

Few Olympic athletes have been more celebrated in recent years than USA gymnasts. But after "Athlete A," you may never again watch America's pursuit for gold with quite the same enthusiasm.
by The Associated Press

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