As first reported on Tuesday morning by Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, the NFL plans to allow players to wear helmet decals that bear the name or initials of victims of police brutality and systemic racism during the 2020 season. League commissioner Roger Goodell has been working with the
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Dallas Cowboys To Wear Uniform Patch To Commemorate 60th Anniversary
The Dallas Cowboys are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year and will wear a special uniform patch this season to mark the occasion. Though the team has yet to announce the addition of the patch, rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs gave us a sneak peek during a recent photoshoot. The patch –
Navajo Nation Wants Code Talkers To Become Washington Redskins’ New Nickname
Shortly after the Washington Redskins announced plans to retire their controversial nickname and logo, Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez offered a suggestion that would honor both Native Americans and the United States Military. “(This) is now a historic day for all Indigenous peoples around the world as the NFL’s Washington-based
Help Rebrand The Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins have been conducting a “thorough review” of their controversial nickname in recent weeks, and on Monday morning announced they will officially retire their nickname and logo upon completion of the review. “(Owner) Dan Snyder and coach (Ron) Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and
Washington Redskins Retire Name and Logo
This morning the Washington Redskins announced via a press release that they would be changing the team’s name as well as their logo. “Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review,” read the release. “[Team owner] Dan Snyder and Coach
Texas Tech Red Raiders Unveil New Uniforms
While in the midst of ending its partnership with other high-profile universities, Under Armour recently extended its deal with Texas Tech through the 2023-24 school year. Thus, the Red Raiders football program revealed new uniforms on Saturday afternoon. This marks the first significant uniform update for Texas Tech since the
Let’s all Choose the Best Los Angeles Rams Logo Ever
Our best logo ever tournament jumps over to the National Football League and the home of everyone’s favourite new logo of 2020, the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have moved across the country from Cleveland to Los Angeles with a championship pit stop in St Louis along the way. Thanks
CFL Eskimos Facing Pressure to Change Name
The United States isn’t the only country facing calls to change pro sports names, the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos, like the Washington Redskins, have been served an ultimatum from a corporate sponsor because of their name. Belairdirect, a Canadian-based insurance company issued the warning to the Eskimos yesterday that
The History and the Controversy of the Washington Redskins Name and Logo
The Washington Redskins are, following some significant corporate pressure, reportedly considering a name change. This is a frequently debated topic with each side deep in their respective corners — either you want to keep the name and preserve the history of the team, or you feel the name is offensive
Redskins To Undergo “Thorough Review” of Name
Just one day after stadium sponsor FedEx requested a change, the Washington Redskins on Friday morning announced they will conduct a thorough review of their controversial nickname. “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from
FedEx Asks Redskins to Change Nickname
FedEx Corporation, a delivery service that holds the naming rights to the stadium in which the Washington Redskins play, made a request on Thursday evening asking the team to change its nickname. “We have communicated to the team in Washington our request that they change the team name,” FedEx said
Memphis Adds ‘Black Lives Matter’ Decal this Fall
The University of Memphis football team will wear helmet stickers this fall in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, head coach Ryan Silverfield announced on Tuesday evening. “The use of the ‘BLM’ logo on a helmet decal was an idea from our student-athletes,” Silverfield told The Commercial Appeal. “It doesn’t