CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Back in August, the Seahawks youth football team took a trip to see the Washington Redskins’ training camp. The players, who range from 4 to 14 years old, excitedly craned their heads over a fence to watch their favorite stars. Some took off for an obstacle course the pro team set … Continue reading
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — A year after so much success in the red zone, Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins are about as bad as it gets in the NFL from inside the 20 right now. Heading into Sunday’s game against the visiting Cleveland Browns, the Redskins (1-2) rank 31st out of 32 teams in … Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Simon Tam has openly criticized the Washington Redskins team name as a racist slur that demeans Native Americans. But Tam and his Asian-American rock band, The Slants, have formed an unusual alliance with the NFL franchise as they both battle the U.S. government over trademark protection for names that some consider offensive. … Continue reading
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Kirk Cousins worked his way up from not being heavily recruited to becoming the starting quarterback at Michigan State. At least he thought he had. Going into Cousins’ sophomore season in 2009, Keith Nichol transferred from Oklahoma, and it was game on. “He took that as an insult and felt like … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As the Washington Redskins defend their federal trademark registration, they argue in court papers that the government has registered plenty of companies with offensive names. Among the names cited by the NFL team: Take Yo Panties Off and Dago Swagg clothing, Midget Man condoms and inflatable sex dolls and Baked By … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. – Former Norfolk State University linebacker Lynden Trail was signed to the practice squad of the NFL’s Washington Redskins on Monday. Trail, a former three-time FCS All-American with the Spartans, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in the spring. He made seven tackles in three preseason games with … Continue reading
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