The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins' trademarks on the basis that the name is "disparaging to Native Americans,” dealing team owner Daniel Snyder a public relations blow as he tries to fend off activist groups that want him to change the team name.
Team owner will appeal, could affect merchandise sales. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Washington Redskins' trademark registration, saying the team name is offensive and "disparaging to Native Americans.
A 60-second commercial that aims to force the National Football League to change the Washington Redskins’ name will air at the half of game three of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
The Unites States Government continues to show disapproval of the Washington Redskins name. However it doesn't appear as if a name change is coming any time soon.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's swift and profound decision to ban Donald Sterling from the league has led to increased pressure on NFL team owner Dan Snyder to change the name of the Washington Redskins.
Bloomberg Businessweek recently released their "Smartest Spenders in Sports" 2014 list, with the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks topping the list, spending an average $58 million over five years for 44.6 six victories per season during that stretch and two Stanley Cup titles. The Chicago Cubs brought up the rear of the list spending an average $119.8 during a five seasons for only 71.2 wins per season and no titles to show for the money spent by the teams ownership.
The Washington Redskins are among the most storied franchises in the National Football League. The Washington Redskins are among the most storied franchises in the National Football League.
Last night's Sunday Night Football had its fair share of heart-stopping moments and boring, lopsided matches. With the season entering its 15th week of play, the games are starting to prove who has what it takes to get the Super Bowl XLVIII trophy.
The San Francisco 49ers made the cross-country trip to the nation's capital for what was supposed to be an even matchup. Instead the 49ers (6-4) are in much better shape than their east coast counterpart in Washington (3-7)
The Oneida Indian Nation visited the White House this week and thanked President Barack Obama for voicing his concerns about the Washington Redskins team name during an interview with the Associated Press last month.
Adrian Peterson carried his team on his back Thursday night as the veteran running back rushed for 75 yards and two scores to help the Minnesota Vikings secure a much-needed victory over the Washington Redskins.
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and tonight they'll have a prime opportunity to do that on the primetime stage at home against the 3-5 Washington Redskins.
The campaign to change the Washington Redskins team name is growing with every passing day The campaign to change the Washington Redskins team name is growing with every passing day.
After about a month of radio campaigning, the Oneida Native American tribe has finally been granted a meeting with NFL officials to discuss the possibility of changing the name of the Washington Redskins. On Monday, the Oneidas hosted a symposium on the matter
