Former Commanders Co-Owner Sues Claiming Underpayment in Team Sale
Litigation
Former Commanders Co-Owner Sues Claiming Underpayment in Team Sale
2023-12-29 19:26:55
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A former co-owner of Washington, D.C.’s, professional football team is suing Bank of America over his allegations that he was deceived into selling his stake in the Commanders for far less than its value. Tampa, Florida, billionaire Robert... Read More

DC Attorney General Sues NFL and Washington Commanders’ Owner 
Sports
DC Attorney General Sues NFL and Washington Commanders’ Owner 
2022-11-10 22:12:16
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s attorney general on Thursday revealed deep-seated deceit in an independent investigation that started in 2020 of a hostile work environment at Washington’s professional football team. He made the allegations against team owner Dan Snyder... Read More

John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85
In Memory
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Dies at 85

John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died... Read More

NFL Could Become Trend-Setter for COVID-19 Testing Policies
COVID-19
NFL Could Become Trend-Setter for COVID-19 Testing Policies

The NFL’s decision to reduce COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic, vaccinated players could signal a trend for pro sports leagues and provide an example for society to follow heading into 2022. Despite a rising number of positive cases that forced three... Read More

Washington Football Team Hit By $10 Million Harassment Fine
Sports
Washington Football Team Hit By $10 Million Harassment Fine
2021-07-02 20:03:17
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON -- The National Football League announced a $10 million fine against the Washington Football Team Thursday after finding sexual harassment and bullying of employees to be a persistent problem. Much of the blame in the NFL’s report fell on... Read More

UT-04: Burgess Owens (R)
House Watch
UT-04: Burgess Owens (R)
2020-10-31 00:48:49
by TWN Staff

About Owens: Burgess Owens is a former University of Miami and NFL star. He spent his childhood growing up in the Deep South. As the third Black American granted a scholarship to play football at the University of Miami, he... Read More

Washington Redskins Will Abandon Controversial Name And Logo
Sports
Washington Redskins Will Abandon Controversial Name And Logo
2020-07-13 19:26:05
by Gaspard Le Dem

WASHINGTON - After mounting pressure from activists, sponsors, and politicians, Washington’s NFL franchise announced on Monday that it would drop its controversial name, “The Redskins”, and start working on redesigning its logo. “Today, we are announcing we will be retiring... Read More

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