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Washington Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of NFL team’s name
WASHINGTON – The Washington Redskins are undergoing a “thorough review” of their nickname. The team…
Discourse over national anthem looms for NBA, other leagues
Rick Carlisle isn’t sure what to expect from players during the national anthem when the…
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn ignites hope across nation
LOS ANGELES – The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but…
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a documentary series produced by ESPN Films as part…
Veteran defensive lineman Tracy unsure when he’ll play for Montreal Alouettes
Adrian Tracy isn’t optimistic that he’ll be playing football in 2020. The veteran defensive lineman…
Maryland governor: Probably time to change Redskins name
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he believes the name of Washington’s…
Black Players for Change lead protest at MLS is Back tourney
Now that Major League Soccer has re-started, a group of Black Major League Soccer players…
Police: 2nd man charged in death of 11-year-old girl
ANDERSON, S.C. – A second man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death…
Reports: Washington to shed ‘Redskins’ name Monday
ASHBURN, Va. – Washington’s NFL team will get rid of the name ‘Redskins’ on Monday,…
Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON – The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US debates school reopening, WHO warns ‘no return to normal’ MIAMI (AP) — The resurgence…
Judge denies media request to unseal files on Saints owner
A judge denied a request Wednesday by national news outlets to unseal court records involving…
Court drops split-jury verdict in killing of NFL’s McKnight
GRETNA, La. – An appeals court has granted the killer of NFL player Joe McKnight…
Post reports misconduct allegations against DC NFL team
The Washington Post reported Thursday that 15 female former employees of the city’s NFL franchise…
Atlanta lowering flags indefinitely to honour Rep. John Lewis
Atlanta will lower flags to half-staff indefinitely to honour Rep. John Lewis, who represented the…
Nation’s largest fuel retailer announces new CEO
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The CEO of Pilot Company, the nation’s largest fuel retailer, announced Tuesday…
CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos will search for new name
The Edmonton Eskimos are no longer in the CFL. The franchise announced Tuesday it’s discontinuing…
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
PHOENIX – Major League Baseball hasn’t always been at the forefront of the social justice…
Toronto Wolfpack want to become the Green Bay Packers of rugby. Help is needed
TORONTO – David Argyle has a dream. And he’s looking for help to make it…
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL’s Chicago Bears
CHICAGO – Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added…
Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won’t be helping the Kansas City…
Posting on Quebec’s COVID-19 frontline shaped Duvernay-Tardif’s decision: agent
MONTREAL – Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s decision to sit out the 2020…
Everywhere and nowhere: The many layers of ‘cancel culture’
NEW YORK – So you’ve probably read a lot about “cancel culture.” Or know about…
Ex-49er Dana Stubblefield convicted of raping disabled woman
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was convicted Monday of the…