Washington Redskins
Dave's Take: It's 1991 again with Redskins' name battle
The Redskins went on the defensive more than 20 years ago over the team's name. Now, it's happening again.
Redskins GM rejects push to change team name
Responding Thursday to persistent questions about the Redskins' controversial moniker, team general manager Bruce Allen emphatically said the name would stay.
Redskins sign former Patriots nose tackle Brace
The Washington Redskins have signed nose tackle Ron Brace.
Live Chat: Clinton Yates on changing the Redskins name
Clinton Yates, a Washington Post Express editor and columnist for The Root DC, will join WTOP at 2 p.m. Friday to weigh in on the Redskins name controversy.
Redskins' website renews defense of team name
The Redskins have issued a new defense of their controversial moniker, prompting renewed discussion over the team's name.
Redskins fans flood social media with birthday wishes for RGIII
Throughout the world, Washington Redskins fans are wishing quarterback Robert Griffin III a happy 23rd birthday.
Redskins hire Keith Burns to coach special teams
Redskins hire Keith Burns as special teams coordinator, reunites with coach Mike Shanahan
57 percent increase for some Redskins ticket holders
Whatever the team's name, one fact remains: A winning football team means pricier tickets.
'Redskins' takes a beating at symposium on mascots
As a Native American, former Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell lists four nicknames he finds offensive: savage, squaw, buck and redskin.
American Indian museum tackles racism in U.S. sports
The Washington Redskins' team name has been the subject of legal battles, political debate and now will be part of a scholarly discussion at the Smithsonian about the use of Native American mascots and nicknames in American sports.
Griffin beats out Luck, Wilson
Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins has won The Associated Press 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, beating out two other sensational first-year quarterbacks in a lopsided voted.
NFC East champion Redskins raise ticket prices
The Washington Redskins are raising general admission ticket prices for the first time in seven years.
Column: Redskins fans should ditch Ravens bandwagon
Not only are we getting a steady dose of all things Harbaugh and Lewis, but D.C. fans are being prodded into drinking the purple Kool-Aid and riding alongside our neighbors to the north on their cruise to the Crescent City. To which I politely reply, "Hell no."
Ex-Redskins coach Zorn a candidate for Canada football coach
Former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn could be heading north of the border. According to multiple sources in Montreal, Zorn is one of six candidates to have interviewed for the vacant head coaching position with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.
Te'o-type hoax targeted Washington Redskins players
A flirty fake on social media targeted several Redskins players last season, but the steamy images and messages never led to the drama that has surrounded Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o.
Redskins LBs Fletcher, Kerrigan head to Pro Bowl
Washington Redskins linebackers London Fletcher and Ryan Kerrigan will head to the Pro Bowl as replacements for Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers linebackers Patrick Willis and Aldon Smith.
Plans change, trees cleared at 'Skins' camp site
Richmond's mayor says dozens of mature trees were cleared from the Washington Redskins summer training camp site because original site plans were modified.
Goodell has no issue in handing of RG3's injury
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he doesn't have a problem with the way the Washington Redskins medical staff handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury.
Is there still a bright future for RG3 and the Redskins?
George Wallace and Rob Woodfork, WTOP Sports; Zach Boyer, Redskins reporter, The Free-Lance Star
Fake FedEx ad pokes fun at state of field causing player injuries (Video)
A video is going viral on YouTube poking fun at the state of FedEx Field, home to the Redskins and multiple NFL players' leg injuries.
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