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History of Native American Sports Name Changes

The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

A look at the history of Native American imagery and names in sports

Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.

Seattle Times · 1d

Trump urges sports teams to revert to former Native American names

President Donald Trump is pushing the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to former names based on racist Native American stereotypes.

Washington Commanders, Trump

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Trump demands Washington Commanders return to original name "immediately"

The president has demanded the Washington Commanders return to its former name "immediately," in a Sunday morning Truth Social post.

Yahoo Sports · 8h

President Trump Demands Washington Commanders Return To Original 'Redskins' Name 'Immediately'

The Washington Commanders are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. Trump wrote that there is a "big clamoring" for the team to be renamed the "Washington Redskins Football Team." Trump has his own history with the NFL after showing interest in buying a team during the 1980s,

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Commanders GM Says Non-Football Topics Such as President Trump's Comments Don't Reach Him

Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters, right, speaks as head coach Dan Quinn, left, looks on during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp in Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, July 22,

Commanders Announce Roster Move

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

Von Miller: ‘I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be’ with Commanders

The 36-year-old pass rusher and Super Bowl 50 MVP signed a one-year, $6.1 million deal with Washington ahead of training camp.

Heavy on MSN · 5d

Surprise Stat Raises Expectations for Commanders DE Von Miller

The Washington Commanders can raise expectations for newly signed 36-year-old edge-rusher Von Miller, thanks to a surprising statistic.

Newsweek on MSN · 9h

Commanders Announce Roster Move After Adding Von Miller

The Washington Commanders have parted ways with a young running back as they make room on the roster for the veteran pass rusher, Von Miller, this week.

Independent Journal Review15m

Trump Pressures Commanders to Revert Name in Stadium Talks

President Donald Trump’s latest comments are already shaking up a stadium deal that was supposed to be routine. On Sunday, ...

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Revert to old names for pro teams in Washington, Cleveland? It's an insult, Oneida leader says.

There was some speculation that Trump is using the issue to distract attention from the Jeffrey Epstein files, and whether he ...

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What Trump can (and can’t) do about the Commanders’ name, RFK Stadium deal

President Trump, in a social media post over the weekend, called on the Commanders to “immediately” change the team name back ...

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Brief etymological history of ‘Commanders’ before football

The new name for the Washington Football Team, Commanders, dates back to the 1300s, eons before the first recorded game of football in the late 1800s.

Skeptical Analyst Changing Tune on Commanders' 2025 Super Bowl Chances

Despite a shocking run to the NFC Championship Game to cap a stunning 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders remain a club that some find difficult to evaluate for 2025. Washington engineered for ...

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A beloved Commanders number will never be worn again

The Washington Commanders will retire Art Monk's No. 81 jersey, one of the highest honors for the Hall of Fame WR. The ...

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Commanders deep dive: Washington's fickle history of first-round ...

Washington Commanders first-round quarterbacks throughout franchise history Riley Smith - 1936 Riley Smith played just three seasons in the NFL, but his impact was significant.

Opinion

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Washington's NFL team is commanding great respect on and off the field -- no reason to risk that now

The NFL franchise in Washington made a brilliant move a few years back to abandon their old nickname and, eventually, to label themselves the "Commanders". Management wisely understands there is no ...

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