Washington's NFL franchise is no stranger to controversy and name debates. Here's why the Commanders changed their name and why they can't go back.

During a White House executive order signing, President Donald Trump renewed his calls for both the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their previous names.

The president has called for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their own names, writing 'Make Indians Great Again' ...

The Washington Commanders are closing in on a move back to the RFK Stadium site after the DC Council approved a bill that ...

President Donald Trump reiterated calls for the Washington Commanders to change their team name back to the Redskins. In recent weeks, Trump has threatened to block the construction of a new ...

It appears that Donald Trump dislikes the name "Washington Commanders." He wants the franchise to revert to being called the "Washington Redskins.

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) makes a one-handed catch over Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) in the second half. The Giants lose to the Redskins 20-13 on Sunday, ...

The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will retire the Redskins nickname and logo. They have not yet selected a new name. Washington's logo has been an Indian chief since 1971.

In losing to the Carolina Panthers, 21-13, Sunday, the Washington Redskins turned a historical hoodoo on the president, who now sets out to become just the second incumbent president in more than ...

The recent protests over the death of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter revived the decades-old debate over the name of Washington, D.C.’s NFL team. The Washington Redskins participated on ...