A university based in Sudbury, Ontario, is considering changing the name of its varsity sports teams to align better with its mandate and to alleviate concerns over the current name’s association to the colonization of Indigenous people. Laurentian University is a member of the Ontario University Athletics conference of U
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Boston NWSL Team Gives New Name Update
After their first choice for a team name was roundly ridiculed when announced in October 2024, the National Women’s Soccer League team in Boston returned to the drawing board. The team formerly known as BOS Nation FC—which is slated to start playing in the NWSL in 2026—provided an update this
Washington Commanders Reportedly Considering Changes To Uniforms
According to team play-by-play announcer Bram Weinstein, the Washington Commanders are considering making changes to their uniforms, though there’s no timeline for when those changes could take place.
NBA on the Path to Renaming Bobcats the Hornets
To the glee of many an NBA fan, it looks as if the Charlotte Bobcats have begun the process of changing back into the Charlotte Hornets. After Michael Jordan confirmed they had commissioned a study asking fans what they thought about changing the name back, CBS Sports seems to be the first
Ottawas National Basketball League of Canada Franchise Will Undergo Name Change
On February 26th owner Gus Takkale held a press conference at Ottawa City Hall, announcing the franchise’s new name. 24 hours later he has announced he is taking back the name, and starting the naming process over again. The team’s twitter account has been deactivated, as the renaming process begins. This
NHL Coyotes to Change Location… Name
The Coyotes are going to be the first NHL team since the Oakland Seals became the California Golden Seals to change their locale name without relocation. This, thanks to a stipulation in the contract the city of Glendale signed to fund the arena for the next 20 years. The Team