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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...

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, baseballs occupy a bucket after use during fielding practice during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers at Cleveland Indians camp in Avondale, Ariz. Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions in the wake of last week's invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a mob loyal to President Donald Trump, joining a wave of major corporations rethinking their efforts to lobby Washington. “In light of the unprecedented events last week at the U.S. Capitol, MLB is suspending contributions from its Political Action Committee pending a review of our political contribution policy going forward,” the league said in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
AP Exclusive: MLB suspends political donations after DC riot

By Jake Seiner Jan. 13, 2021 05:58 PM EST

This artist's rendering provided by the Washington Football team shows the back of the NFL football team's new burgundy uniform. (Washington Football via AP)
Ex-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 season

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 23, 2020 12:51 PM EDT

Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor speaks in favor of recognizing former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernik as part of a Black History Month resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Madison, Wis. The Senate debated the resolution after the state Assembly refused to name Kaepernick, who was born in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
Wisconsin Senate refuses to honor Colin Kaepernick

By Scott Bauer Feb. 13, 2019 07:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Republican concerns that the former NFL quarterback is too controversial to honor as a black leader doomed a resolution recognizing Black History Month in the state Assembly, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Legislature's black caucus had proposed a resolution honoring a number of black leaders, including Kaepernick, but Assembly Republicans refused to take it up. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Wisconsin GOP erases Kaepernick from resolution

By Todd Richmond Feb. 12, 2019 08:16 PM EST