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Washington Redskins stories: 49 news summaries

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 Less Racist Names for 
 That Washington Team 

Just in case the Redskins have had a change of heart

Nov 18, 09 12:22 PM CST
(Newser) - The Redskins may have dodged the latest legal challenge to its (allegedly) racist team name, but with more on the way, bloggers are tossing out alternatives owner Dan Snyder should consider. The Week collects the best:
  • Washington Nationals: Sharing a nickname with a baseball team didn’t
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Washington Redskins • Native American • political correctness • Dan Snyder

Supreme Court  Rejects Case Against Redskins Name

Dead end in 17-year-old battle against 'offensive' team name

Nov 16, 09 10:31 AM CST
(AP) - The Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who've been trying for 17 years to get the Washington Redskins to change their name. The high court today turned away an appeal from Suzan Shown Harjo, ending the latest round between the Redskins and a... More »

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Washington Redskins • mascot • US Supreme Court • Native Americans • Suzan Shown Harjo

nfl history

 Lions Score 1st Win Since 2007 

Redskins fall to team that went 0-16 in 2008; Vick returns

Sep 27, 09 3:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Detroit Lions, winless since December 2007 and holders of the NFL record for futility after their 0-16 2008 season, stunned the visiting Redskins today at Ford Field, recording a 19-14 victory. "Yes, it's just the Redskins. And yes, they are not very good," wrote Shawn Winston of... More »

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NFL • Michael Vick • Washington Redskins • Kansas City Chiefs • Detroit Lions • Philadelphia Eagles • federal prison • pro football

 Sack Vick, 
 Feed a Dog: 
 Animal Shelter 

To raise awareness of pit bull plight, group will match tackles with food

Sep 10, 09 11:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Pennsylvania animal shelter has put a price on Michael Vick’s head—sort of. Main Line Animal Rescue ran an ad in the Washington Post promising to donate five bags of dog food to local shelters every time a Redskin sacks Vick during their Oct. 26 game. “... More »

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NFL • Michael Vick • Washington Redskins • football • donation • Philadelphia Eagles • dog food • quarterback • pit bull • animal shelters • dog fighting • National Football League • pro football



 Redskins Drop Suit 
 Against Granny Who 
 Defaulted on Seats  

72-year-old fan let off the hook for $66K judgment

Sep 5, 09 6:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Washington Redskins have relented and told a court to drop a $66,000 judgment against a grandmother who defaulted on a contract to buy season tickets, the Washington Post reports. Pat Hill, a 72-year-old real-estate agent, couldn't afford to make payments after the housing market crash and is among... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • football • lawsuit • tickets • sports fans • National Football League

 Redskins Sue 
 Cash-Strapped 
 Fans, Win Millions 

Team has sued 125 fans, made $2 million

Sep 3, 09 10:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - Over the last 5 years, the Washington Redskins have won $2 million in judgments after suing 125 season ticket holders who wanted out of their multiyear contracts, the Washington Post reports. Many say they’re loyal fans who simply fell on hard times, but the Redskins insist that lawsuits are... More »

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sports • NFL • Washington Redskins • football • lawsuit • default • tickets • financial crisis • sports fans • National Football League • pro football

(Newser) - Tiger Woods won the DC-area AT&T National yesterday, but don't expect him to be done with Washington just yet, the Post reports: He and President Obama plan to play 18 holes together. “We'll get it done sometime down the road,” Woods said yesterday about his discussions with... More »

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golf • Tiger Woods • Washington Redskins • AT&T • President Obama • tournament • partner

(Newser) - Theme park operator Six Flags has declared bankruptcy, Bloomberg reports. The company has not had a profitable year since 1998 and is burdened with $2.4 billion in debt. Six Flags underwent a wide-ranging reorganization starting in 2005 when Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder became chairman. The company, whose 20... More »

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Washington Redskins • debt • amusement parks • theme park • Daniel Snyder • Six Flags • bankruptcy protection • obligations

(Newser) - The NFL free agency period began at midnight, and the Redskins quickly got down to business, agreeing to a 7-year, $100 million deal with defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, the Washington Post reports. The former Tennessee Titan's contract includes an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, the AP adds. He joins... More »

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NFL • Houston Texans • Cleveland Browns • Tennessee Titans • Washington Redskins • NFL Pro Bowl • Pro Bowl • University of Miami • Minnesota Vikings • Tampa Bay Buccaneers • Albert Haynesworth • DeAngelo Hall • Sage Rosenfels • Gus Frerotte • Kellen Winslow

 NFL's Sammy Baugh Is Dead 


Dec 17, 08 9:46 PM CST
(AP) - Sammy Baugh, who helped revolutionize the NFL's passing attack at a time when teams ran almost every down, died today at age 94. Baugh joined the Washington Redskins in 1937 in the leather-helmet era when passing was reserved for desperate situations. Baugh passed whenever he liked and led the 'Skins... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • Hall of Fame • quarterback

updated

Cowboys Nearly Cough Up 17-Point Lead

Colts stun Texans with late surge; Redskins
run over Eagles

Oct 5, 08 6:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Dallas Cowboys nearly blew a big lead today, and the Indianapolis Colts overcame one against the winless Houston Texans:
  • The Cincinnati Bengals whittled down the Cowboys' 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but blew it when receiver Miles Austin couldn't catch an endzone pass, Dallascowboys.com reports. Cowboys
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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Houston Texans • Washington Redskins • Peyton Manning

Pats Top Jets 19-10 Without Brady at Helm

Manning sparks Colts rally; Giants win 12th straight road game

Sep 14, 08 6:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - Matt Cassel stepped in to lead the Tom Bradyless New England Patriots today, as Peyton Manning sparked a late Indianapolis Colts rally and Eli Manning showed why the New York Giants are champs:
  • Tom who? In his first start since high school, Matt Cassel led the Patriots to a
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Indianapolis Colts • Buffalo Bills • Jacksonville Jaguars • Oakland Raiders • Carolina Panthers • Washington Redskins • Chicago Bears • Kansas City Chiefs • Peyton Manning • New Orleans Saints • Minnesota Vikings • Trent Edwards

 Cowboys NFL's 
 Richest at $1.6B 

Average team worth over $1B

Sep 11, 08 11:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - The NFL is the richest pro sports league in the world, with the average value of each franchise topping $1 billion, reports Bloomberg. The combined value of the league jumped 7% from last year and has more than tripled since Forbes began ranking the teams 10 years ago. The jump... More »

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NFL • Indianapolis Colts • Houston Texans • Dallas Cowboys • New England Patriots • Washington Redskins • Chicago Bears • New York Giants • New York Jets • Philadelphia Eagles • Baltimore Ravens • Forbes • revenue • corporate sponsorship • stadia

 Giants Beat Skins in Opener


Sep 4, 08 9:19 PM CDT
(AP) - The New York Giants kicked off their Super Bowl title defense with what else—defense. Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the defense limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • New York Giants

NFL OPENER

 Champ Giants Still Underdogs 

Season opener to test New York, Washington

Sep 4, 08 11:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - They’re the Super Bowl champions, but when the New York Giants take the field against the rival Redskins to begin the NFL season tonight, they’ll feel like underdogs. “Nobody really has a lot of respect for us,” says Plaxico Burress. “Even when we won the... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • New York Giants • Michael Strahan • Osi Umenyiora

 Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins 

'DWTS' defensive end leaves Dolphins in exchange for 2 draft picks

Jul 21, 08 5:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - Dancing With the Stars hunk Jason Taylor is a Dolphin no longer. After spending his career in Miami, the defensive end will head for Washington after the teams agreed on a trade that sends two Redskins draft picks to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports. "I love Miami, will... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • football • Miami Dolphins • trade • draft pick • Jason Taylor

 The Draft's Winners and Losers 

The Chiefs came out on top, but who botched their picks?

Apr 28, 08 8:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Chiefs made all 13 of their 2008 draft picks count by tapping defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and picking up sleepers, writes Mel Kiper Jr for ESPN. The Cowboys would have made out equally well but didn't draft a wide receiver, and the Redskins got big guns despite trading out... More »

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NFL • Houston Texans • Dallas Cowboys • Jacksonville Jaguars • Tennessee Titans • Washington Redskins • NFL draft • Kansas City Chiefs

Redskins Name Zorn Head Coach

Former Seahawks star was recently hired as team's offensive coordinator

Feb 9, 08 8:24 PM CST
(Newser) - Two weeks ago, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder shocked the NFL by hiring Jim Zorn as offensive coordinator before he had hired a head coach. Today, Snyder topped that by making Zorn his head coach, reports the Washington Post. "I've always dreamed of being a head coach with a... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • Daniel Snyder • Steve Spagnuolo • Jim Zorn • Jim Fassel • coaching hires

Giants Reward Spagnuolo for Staying

Defensive coordinator gets huge contract after spurning Redskins

Feb 8, 08 1:07 AM CST
(Newser) - The Washington Redskins loss is the New York Giants gain. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo took himself out of the running for the Redskins coaching job and instead accepted a three-year contract from the Giants yesterday, reports for New York Times. The contract, which pays $2 million a season, makes Spagnuolo... More »

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NFL • Washington Redskins • New York Giants • Daniel Snyder • Steve Spagnuolo

Monk Leads Hall of Fame Class

Redskins teammate Green will also enter Canton in August

Feb 3, 08 4:55 AM CST
(Newser) - What has been a rough season for the Washington Redskins got a little brighter yesterday when both Darrell Green and Art Monk were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, reports AP. New England linebacker Andre Tippett, San Diego/San Francisco defensive end Fred Dean, Minnesota/Denver tackle Gary Zimmerman and ... More »

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NFL • New England Patriots • Washington Redskins • Kansas City Chiefs • San Francisco 49ers • Denver Broncos • Minnesota Vikings

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