Read more Washington Redskins stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/2121/washington-redskins.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:08:14 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74302/less-racist-names-for-that-washington-team.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Redskins may have dodged the latest legal challenge to its (allegedly) racist team name, but with more on the way, bloggers are tossing out alternatives owner Dan Snyder should consider. The Week collects the best: Washington Nationals: Sharing a nickname with a baseball team didn’t hurt the New York...http://www.newser.com/story/74302/less-racist-names-for-that-washington-team.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:22:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74144/supreme-court-rejects-case-against-redskins-name.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a group of Native Americans who've been trying for 17 years to get the Washington Redskins to change their name. The high court today turned away an appeal from Suzan Shown Harjo, ending the latest round between the Redskins and a...http://www.newser.com/story/74144/supreme-court-rejects-case-against-redskins-name.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 10:31:40 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/70397/lions-score-1st-win-since-2007.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Detroit Lions, winless since December 2007 and holders of the NFL record for futility after their 0-16 2008 season, stunned the visiting Redskins today at Ford Field, recording a 19-14 victory. "Yes, it's just the Redskins. And yes, they are not very good," wrote Shawn Winston of the Detroit...http://www.newser.com/story/70397/lions-score-1st-win-since-2007.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 27 Sep 2009 15:45:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69074/sack-vick-feed-a-dog-animal-shelter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Pennsylvania animal shelter has put a price on Michael Vick’s head—sort of. Main Line Animal Rescue ran an ad in the Washington Post promising to donate five bags of dog food to local shelters every time a Redskin sacks Vick during their Oct. 26 game. “We just need...http://www.newser.com/story/69074/sack-vick-feed-a-dog-animal-shelter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 10 Sep 2009 11:49:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68679/redskins-drop-suit-against-granny-who-defaulted-on-seats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Washington Redskins have relented and told a court to drop a $66,000 judgment against a grandmother who defaulted on a contract to buy season tickets, the Washington Post reports. Pat Hill, a 72-year-old real-estate agent, couldn't afford to make payments after the housing market crash and is among...http://www.newser.com/story/68679/redskins-drop-suit-against-granny-who-defaulted-on-seats.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 05 Sep 2009 6:28:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68513/redskins-sue-cash-strapped-fans-win-millions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOver the last 5 years, the Washington Redskins have won $2 million in judgments after suing 125 season ticket holders who wanted out of their multiyear contracts, the Washington Post reports. Many say they’re loyal fans who simply fell on hard times, but the Redskins insist that lawsuits are a...http://www.newser.com/story/68513/redskins-sue-cash-strapped-fans-win-millions.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 03 Sep 2009 10:32:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63655/tiger-obama-to-hit-the-links-together-someday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTiger Woods won the DC-area AT&T National yesterday, but don't expect him to be done with Washington just yet, the Post reports: He and President Obama plan to play 18 holes together. “We'll get it done sometime down the road,” Woods said yesterday about his discussions with the POTUS. “I...http://www.newser.com/story/63655/tiger-obama-to-hit-the-links-together-someday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 06 Jul 2009 13:49:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61804/six-flags-files-for-bankruptcy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTheme park operator Six Flags has declared bankruptcy, Bloomberg reports. The company has not had a profitable year since 1998 and is burdened with $2.4 billion in debt. Six Flags underwent a wide-ranging reorganization starting in 2005 when Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder became chairman. The company, whose 20...http://www.newser.com/story/61804/six-flags-files-for-bankruptcy.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 13 Jun 2009 13:04:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/52022/100m-for-haynesworth-opens-nfl-free-agency.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe NFL free agency period began at midnight, and the Redskins quickly got down to business, agreeing to a 7-year, $100 million deal with defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, the Washington Post reports. The former Tennessee Titan's contract includes an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, the AP adds. He joins...http://www.newser.com/story/52022/100m-for-haynesworth-opens-nfl-free-agency.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 27 Feb 2009 15:35:58 CST