Washington Football Team
Washington’s NFL team officially rebranded the Commanders
NFL franchise completes extensive process for new nickname
Socios’ Alexandre Dreyfus on the new realm of blockchain-driven fan engagement
In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Alexandre Dreyfus, chief executive of blockchain platform Socios.com and its parent organization Chiliz. Fisher and Russo also preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics facing widespread political and operational challenges, discuss recent financial news surrounding Genius Sports and Comcast, and look ahead to forthcoming developments surrounding the National Football League’s Denver Broncos and Washington Football Team.
US Congressional committee continues to press on WFT culture
House Oversight committee to hold 'roundtable' discussion with former employees
WFT to introduce new identity on February 2
NFL team to conclude rebranding process nearly two years in the making
Partial response from NFL leaves US Congress unsatisfied
Lawmakers seek greater transparency regarding WFT investigation
Goodell stands firm on not releasing WFT probe findings
Stance is again challenged by former team employees and their representatives
Pac-12 Conference commissioner Kliavkoff on the transformation of US college sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview George Kliavkoff, commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference. Eric and Chris also discuss National Basketball Association’s league-level cryptocurrency sponsorship deal with Coinbase, a $100m (€86m) funding round for startup digital collectibles company Candy Digital, and ongoing turbulence in the United States’ regional sports network business. They also explore the acquisition by OneFootball and Eleven of a pool of international rights for nine European football leagues, as well as increasing scrutiny from the US House of Representatives on the National Football League and Washington Football Team.
Gruden fallout grows as calls mount for WFT probe emails
NFLPA, lawyers for former WFT employees among those seeking greater transparency
WFT rules out Warriors as an option in rebranding
Team president says popular nickname option contains problematic issues
NFL fines WFT $10m for workplace misconduct
Dan Snyder to voluntarily step away from day-to-day operations, but no other formal punishment is levied
Tanya Snyder named Washington Football Team co-CEO in latest diversity push
Dan Snyder has set the lofty goal of transforming Washington Football Team into the National Football League's "most diverse and inclusive" franchise after bringing in his wife Tanya as the team's co-chief…
Vistaprint named Washington Football Team’s official design partner
The National Football League's Washington Football Team has announced a multi-faceted, multiyear partnership with e-commerce marketing company Vistaprint, which has been designated the team's official…
Snyder secures $875m deal to buy out Washington Football Team minority partners
Dan Snyder has secured a deal to buy out three minority partners at Washington Football Team, putting an end to the bitter ownership battle that has rocked the National Football League franchise in the…
WFT to unveil new team identity next year
NFL franchise solidifies intended timetable for rebranding process
Washington Football Team hires Code and Theory for rebranding process
The National Football League's Washington Football Team has appointed creative agency Code and Theory to assist with the organization's ongoing rebranding process.
FanDuel unveils Virginia sports betting association with Washington Football Team
Legalized sports betting officially debuted in Virginia on January 21 after gaming company FanDuel became the first and only operator to gain an online license in the state, thanks to a unique partnership…
Three NFL Wild Card teams to have limited attendance
Three of the six games comprising part of the National Football League’s new “Super Wild Card Weekend” will have fan attendance as the league continues to grapple with the impacts of the Covid-19 pandem…
Snyder ‘poised to’ buy out Washington Football Team minority partners
Dan Snyder is poised to tighten his grip on Washington Football Team by reportedly securing a deal to buy out the minority partners who have been trying to oust him as controlling owner of the National…