The battle on the issue with the Washington Redskins name being offensive is heating up. Many groups and individuals have come forth to express their disdain for the name and its prejudice background. Dan Snyder has already stated that he will “never” change the name of his football team, not leaving much wiggle room for…
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The Top News In #Sportsbiz – 09.23.13 – 09.30.13
This week’s top news in the #SportsBiz includes Texas Motor Speedway installing the world’s biggest video board, standing at 218 feet wide by 94½ feet tall. Other news includes SeatAdvisor launching TicketResell, NASCAR’s awesome fan and media engagement center, a possible rebrand from the Washington Redskins, and Syracuse offering a free sports marketing class. Read on…
Members of U.S. Congress Urge Washington Redskins to Change Team Name
Their nickname has been one of the most controversial in all of professional sports, and now, the political storm behind the name is brewing once again. 10 members of United States congress are asking the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is viewed as offensive to Native Americans. Congress sent out letters to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell,…