Citing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Chiefs OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif became the first known NFL player to opt out of the 2020 season.
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Fifteen former female employees of Washington NFL team allege sexual harassment in workplace, per report
Women who formerly worked for Washington’s NFL team, speaking with The Washington Post, allege sexual harassment, describe toxic culture.
What we know: The latest on possible replacement names for Washington’s NFL franchise
Washington’s NFL team has offered few clues about potential new names, but some serious contenders have emerged, including Red Wolves and Red Tails.
Washington’s NFL franchise to drop team name and logo after 87 years
Washington’s NFL franchise announced in a statement Monday that it will retire its polarizing name and logo after 87 years.
What’s next for college sports after a particularly ominous day?
Programs eliminated, fall sports canceled and workouts halted leave many wondering what new challenges are still on the horizon for college sports.
Ravens plan to limit home crowds to fewer than 14,000 per game, if fans are allowed at all
The Ravens will cap home-game attendance at 14,000, though it’s unclear whether the NFL will disallow fans entirely amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As Redskins review name, Dan Snyder’s once-touted Native American foundation has gone dark
The Washington Redskins Original American Foundation, formed in 2014 by Daniel Snyder, has had a steep decline in donations in recent years.
Hogs? Lincolns? Best and worst potential new names for Washington’s NFL franchise
If Washington’s NFL team decides to change its longtime nickname, what are the best (and worst) options it might go with?
Five-star college basketball recruit Makur Maker chooses HBCU school over UK, UCLA
Five-star college basketball recruit Makur Maker announced on Twitter he has committed to play at Howard University over UK, UCLA.
Nearly four years after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee, NFL tides are turning on protests during the national anthem
In 2016, few NFL personalities wanted to address protesting during the national anthem. But after George Floyd’s death, the conversation has changed.