The NFL’s Washington franchise is under assault again because of its team nickname. Media reports say a Native American tribe in New York has announced it will run a radio campaign pushing the team to stop call using “Redskins.” Maybe it’s time for Washington and the NFL to give in on this issue. Changing a nickname really isn’t that big of a deal. The NBA’s Washington franchise wasn’t always known as the Wizards. They won an NBA championship as the Bullets in 1978.Get the Story:
Mark Edwards' In My Opinion: It’s time for Redskins to give in on name (The Anniston Star 9/5)
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