Workplace culture
FILE - The Washington Commanders football team's name and logo is seen at the NFL football team's facility in Ashburn, Va., Nov. 10, 2022. According to a report published Thursday, Dec. 8, by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Washington Commanders created a “toxic work culture” for more than two decades, “ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct” by men at the top levels of the organization. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
House report: Snyder had role in 'toxic' Commanders culture

Dec. 08, 2022 12:29 PM EST

The Washington Commanders football team's name and logo is seen at the NFL football team's facility in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The attorney general for the District of Columbia said Thursday his office is filing a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Snyder, Commanders, NFL, Goodell sued by DC attorney general

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 10, 2022 01:28 PM EST

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A woman accused Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder of sexually harassing and assaulting her on a team plane in 2009, and the woman was later paid $1.6 million by the team to settle her claims, according to a document obtained by the Washington Post, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Snyder camp says he'll testify voluntary, not subpoenaed

Jul. 13, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

A placard and microphone placed for Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Commanders football team, is seen, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Snyder did not attend the hearing virtually or otherwise. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Commanders owner Dan Snyder, House committee at odds

Jul. 07, 2022 05:34 PM EDT

Washington Commanders NFL football team defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, gives defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) a fist bump during the team's NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 acres of land purchased for approximately $100 million is in Woodbridge roughly 25 miles outside the District of Columbia. The Commanders’ lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
House Oversight Committee invites Goodell, Snyder to appear

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 01, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator Mike Pettine addresses the media during a press conference in Green Bay, Wisc., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. `The Minnesota Vikings are hosting a coaching diversity summit this week, with 12 candidates from minority demographics on site for mock interviews, relationship building and hands-on training in a program spearheaded by assistant head coach Mike Pettine. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Vikings assistant Pettine leads coaching diversity workshop

By Dave Campbell May. 18, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Former NFL place-kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 10, 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Kicker's lawsuit could shed light on Meyer's time with Jags

By Mark Long May. 11, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Former NFL place-kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 10, 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Ex-kicker sues Jags, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace

May. 10, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

Republican rips Democrats for investigation into Commanders

Apr. 21, 2022 12:28 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican on the U.S. House Committee for Oversight and Reform blasted Democrats on Thursday for their investigation into the NFL’s Washington...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters, at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women

Apr. 06, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Ana Nunez, former coordinator of business development and client service and account executive for the National Football League's Washington Football Team, wipes her eye as she testifies before the House Oversight Committee during a roundtable "Examining the Washington Football Team's Toxic Workplace Culture" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2022. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)
Goodell pressured by Congress to release Washington report

By Ben Nuckols Feb. 03, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Stafford leads Rams into chase for hometown Super Bowl berth

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:07 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-7) CAMP SITE: Irvine, California LAST YEAR: Coach Sean McVay got his fourth consecutive winning...

FILE - In this July 16, 2019, file photo, Herschel Walker talks about 150 years of college football during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Day in Hoover, Ala. Walker appears to have a coveted political profile for a potential Senate candidate in Georgia. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
As Herschel Walker eyes Senate run, a turbulent past emerges

By Brian Slodysko, Bill Barrow And Jake Bleiberg Jul. 23, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, stands with Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Denver. The Denver Broncos say that general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were informed Tuesday, Nov. 3 of positive tests. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos GM Elway, team president Ellis positive for COVID-19

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 03, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder listens to head coach Ron Rivera during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, in Ashburn, Va. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press the NFL has taken over the independent investigation into workplace conduct within the Washington Football Team. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
NFL takes over investigation of Washington Football Team

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2020 09:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. A new name must still be selected for the Washington Redskins football team, one of the oldest and most storied teams in the National Football League, and it was unclear how soon that will happen. But for now, arguably the most polarizing name in North American professional sports is gone at a time of reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism in the U.S. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Washington NFL team hires law firm to review culture

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 16, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, at podium, speaks about Phase 3 of the state's reopening plan during a media availability at Fenway Park, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Boston. In most of the state, Phase 3 will begin on Monday. In Boston, the Phase 3 reopening will begin a full week later, on July 13. (AP Photo/Jimmy Golen)
The Latest: USL's Indy Eleven to return with limited fans

By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2020 07:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman looks on prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Baltimore. Roman is tweaking and refining a record-setting unit led by NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who is expected to again be the key component of an attack with several newcomers in the mix.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Ravens OC Greg Roman seeks to upgrade record-setting unit

By David Ginsburg Jun. 23, 2020 02:12 PM EDT