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Washington Football Team has new name: Commanders
The Washington Football Team became the Washington Commanders Wednesday. President Jason Wright announced the new name for the Ashburn-based NFL team on NBC’s “Today” show. “It’s a name that has the weight and meaning befitting a 90-year-old franchise,” Wright said. “It’s something that broadly resonated with our fans, and it’s something that we believe embodies [[...]
Mars sits out Super Bowl 2022
Mars Wrigley, the line of confectionary brands owned by McLean-based Mars Inc., will not have ads in this year’s Super Bowl LVI, the first year the candy company has missed since 2010. A spokeswoman confirmed the move, first reported by Ad Age, to Virginia Business in a statement. “Mars Wrigley will not have an ad […]
Washington Football Team to announce new name Feb. 2
On Feb. 2, the Washington Football Team will announce its new name on NBC’s “Today” show. In an announcement on the NFL team’s website, team President Jason Wright wrote that they “are in the homestretch of our rebrand journey.” He said the team name will not be Wolves or RedWolves, early on fan favorites. “Once […]
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TONY BENNETT DEAN AND MARKEL FAMILIES MEN’S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, VIRGINIA CAVALIERS MEN’S BASKETBALL, CHARLOTTESVILLE The University of Virginia men’s basketball team fell victim to a positive COVID-19 test in March, forcing it to withdraw from the ACC Tournament — a “gut punch,” Bennett called it. The team was cleared in time to play in […]
Report: Snyder to purchase full control of Washington Football Team
Daniel Snyder is poised to purchase the remaining 40.5% of the Washington Football Team, which would give him full control of the NFL franchise, according to reporting by The New York Times on Wednesday. The Ashburn-based NFL’s team owners are expected to approve a waiver next week that would allow Snyder to take on an […]
