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Redskins nickname was ethnic slur; FSU Seminoles is a proud tribute | Commentary

Unlike the Washington Redskins nickname, Florida State's use of Seminoles is not offensive.

Washington's NFL team is dropping its name and logo after 87 years. A new name has not been announced.

The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday that it will drop the "Redskins" name and Indian head logo immediately, bowing to decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.

The Atlanta Braves say they won't change their name but are studying their fans' chop chant

The Atlanta Braves say they have no plans to follow the lead of Washington's NFL team and change their team name. The tomahawk chop chant used by Atlanta fans is under review, however.

Magic's Jonathan Isaac remains optimistic about being able to play this season

There is no specific timetable set for Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac's return to the basketball floor, but he remains optimistic he can rejoin the lineup at some point this season.

Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19 before entering the NBA bubble for the Houston Rockets

Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season.

Orlando City players empowered by Black Players for Change movement

Black Orlando City players say they feel empowered and are pushing to combat racism after joining MLS' new Black Players for Change movement.

Orlando Pride defender Ali Riley loaned to FC Rosengård

The Orlando Pride has loaned defender Ali Riley to FC Rosengård, a Swedish side where she spent the past seven seasons of her career.

Portland Thorns finish preliminary round winless after draw with OL Reign

The Portland Thorns and OL Reign labored to a scoreless draw in a grueling match that reflected the teams' exhaustion at the end of the preliminary round of the NWSL Challenge Cup.

SEC leaders meet, won't decide fate of 2020 football season until late July

The SEC is going to let the clock continue to run before deciding the fate of the 2020 college football season, meeting Monday without committing to schedule changes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Junior colleges to move fall and winter sports — including football — to spring

While the top conferences still plan to play college football in some capacity during 2020, junior colleges are pulling the plug on a fall season and moving to the spring.

UCF safety Richie Grant named to Bednarik Award watch list

UCF safety Richie Grant was named to the Bednarik Award watch list for the second consecutive season. The award, which is presented annually by the Maxwell Club, honors the nation's top...

Two Hurricanes named to Chuck Bednarik Award watch list

The Miami Hurricanes had two players named to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented at the end of the season for the nation's most outstanding defensive player.

University of Texas won't get rid of 'The Eyes of Texas' despite athletes' complaints about song's racist background

"The Eyes of Texas" has long been criticized for its connection to minstrel shows with characters in blackface in the early 1900s. It is sung at most organized campus events at Texas, and...

WNBA season scheduled to tip off on July 25 in Bradenton

The WNBA's 24th season will commence on July 25 and be conducted at a single site in Bradenton. Each team will play a 22-game schedule, facing each opponent twice.

WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne says her request to be medically excused from the season was denied

Had Elena Delle Donne been medically excused from the WNBA season, she would have earned her entire salary. Now, if she chooses not to play, the defending champion Washington Mystics wouldn't...

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