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A photo illustration of Donald Trump, Dan Snyder, and The Apprentice film in a movie theater.
OF COURSE HE IS

Trump’s Rich Pal Is Blocking Movie Depicting Him as a Rapist

Former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder might be able to stop “The Apprentice” from hitting screens thanks to a bizarre twist: He helped finance the movie.

Jake Lahut

Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
‘DESPICABLE, REALLY’

Disgusted Cheerleaders Want NFL to Release ‘Boys Club’ Probe

“Everyone that pays and supports the NFL deserves to know what kind of people are running the show and what they’re supporting,” said one former Raiders cheerleader.

Emily Shugerman

Bob McNair
IGNORANCE

What Texans Owner Bob McNair Gets Wrong About the NFL

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair’s comments ring like a last gasp from an executive who used to view his team—and its black players—with a prison mentality.

Roland S. Martin

Illustration of Donald Trump's face, dollar bills and a football.
PLAY BALL

NFL Owners Rain Cash on Trump Inaugural

FEC filings show football’s deepest pockets came up big, picking up nearly 7 percent of the party tab. Maybe Robert Kraft might get his Super Bowl ring back from Putin now?

Lachlan Markay

John Oliver
MAKE IT STOP

John Oliver Rips ‘Racist’ Redskins Owner

<p>The host of HBO’s <em>Last Week Tonight</em> criticized football’s Washington Redskins for the wacky legal brief they filed defending their name.</p>

Marlow Stern

Image of Dan Snyder with Redskins mascot log behind him.
JERKS FOR JEB

Washington’s Most Hated Man Loves Jeb

Redskins owner Dan Snyder runs what is perhaps the most dysfunctional franchise in all of professional sports. He’s also really keen on Jeb Bush being president.

Betsy Swan

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A fan at a Washington Redskins game wears a traditional feather headdress.
Q&A

The Woman Who Took on the Redskins

The lead plaintiff in the suit against the team talks about being harassed at NFL games, how she feels about the Washington Redskins owner, and more.

Robert Silverman

Washington Redskins Football team mascot.
BAD WORD

It’s Official: ‘Redskins’ Is Racist

Owner Daniel Snyder says he’ll never surrender, but so did Donald Sterling.

Robert Silverman

Dan Snyder at Redskins' stadium
Capital Offense

Snyder’s Trail of Crocodile Tears

The Beltway’s NFL owner can buy winter coats for Native Americans until the end of time, and it won’t change the fact that his team’s name is indefensible.

Michael Tomasky

Image of a Washington Redskins football helmet
SHAME!

The Racist Redskins

There’s a debate brewing—yet again—about whether the name of Washington’s football team is racist. Of course it is.

Michael Tomasky

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