District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser has stepped up her efforts to bring a new Washington Commanders stadium to the old RFK Stadium location as part of a redevelopment of the 174-acre site. (more…)
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Snyders exploring Washington Commanders “potential transactions”
After months and months of controversies and drama, Dan and Tanya Snyder announced in a terse press release that they have hired Bank of America Securities to consider “potential transactions,” which presumably means a partial or total sale of the Washington Commanders (NFL). (more…)
Commanders stadium quest quickly turns sour
A month after it looked like the Washington Commanders stadium quest had successfully led to a bidding war of sorts, the NFL team seemingly has fewer options and attracted interest from Congressional investigators. (more…)
Bidding war emerges for new Washington Commanders stadium
With Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia stepping up with various incentives toward a new Washington Commanders stadium, the NFL team is in the enviable position of being wooed while pursuing a new stadium and mixed-use development. (more…)
New Washington Football Team branding unveil set for Feb. 2
The former Washington Redskins, now playing under the Washington Football Team name, will unveil its new name and branding on Feb. 2–but rumored choices Wolves or RedWolves are not among the finalists. (more…)
Investors pressuring for Washington Football Team sale
More turmoil in the ownership suite: minority investors in the NFL franchise are reportedly pressuring Dan Snyder on a Washington Football Team sale as a way to maximize the value of their shares. (more…)
Washington Football Team to play at empty FedEx Field this year
Another team joins the ranks of franchises electing to compete in an empty stadium for the 2020 NFL season, as the Washington Football Team announced games at FedEx Field will be played without fans. (more…)
Redskins rocked by sexual-harassment allegations
It’s already been a rough summer for the Washington Redskins, and things got a lot worse after 15 former female employees alleged widespread sexual harassment and verbal abuse in the team’s front office. (more…)
Redskins name to be retired
The Washington Redskins name will be replaced, with team owner Dan Snyder and NFL officials working on a replacement that should be announced shortly. (more…)
Redskins name to be reviewed by team
After pressure from sponsors, D.C. officials, minority team investors and naming-rights partner FedEx, the Washington Redskins name and branding will be reviewed by team ownership and management, with changes expected. (more…)