Dan Snyder owns Va.’s most expensive house
Virginia’s most expensive mansion now belongs to one of the most famous men in the commonwealth. River View, once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, in Alexandria, was sold on Oct. 29, 2021, for $48 million, according to TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. The agency brokered the sale of the 7-bedroom home with six full bathrooms […]
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 [[...]
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 […]
Washington Football Team names chief creative, digital officer
The Washington Football Team, in the middle of a major rebranding effort, has hired the organization’s first chief creative and digital officer, it announced Tuesday. Will Misselbrook will oversee the team’s brand marketing strategy and develop content for fans and sponsors, and he will report directly to team President Jason Wright. “Will is an exceptional […]
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 […]
Report: Washington Football Team probe recommends Snyder divest ownership
“The Sports Junkies,” a Washington, D.C.-based sports radio show, reported Friday that an attorney investigating the Washington Football Team has recommended majority owner Daniel Snyder divest his ownership of the NFL team. The show’s hosts at WJFK 106.7 FM The Fan said they received parts of a report written by Beth Wilkinson, the lawyer conducting […]
Washington Football Team taps NYC marketing agency for rebrand
The Ashburn-based Washington Football Team announced Monday it has tapped New York City-based marketing agency Code and Theory as its agency partner while it continues its rebranding process and selects a new permanent team name. With a branding partner selected, the team says this “kicks off the next phase of the team’s rebranding process, and […]
Washington Football Team is first NFL team to partner with sports betting company
The Ashburn-based Washington Football Team announced Monday a partnership with gaming company FanDuel Group to provide sports betting across the state. It’s the first NFL team to partner with an online sports bookmaker. Through the partnership, which was approved by the Virginia Lottery last week, FanDuel will serve as the operational partner for a betting […]
Washington Football Team closes Ashburn sports training complex
The Washington Football Team announced Tuesday it would close its Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn after finding out that a player had tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday night. The team has closed the sports complex where the team trains in Ashburn and has moved all meetings online scheduled for this week, according to […]
NFL takes charge of Washington Football Team investigation
The National Football League is taking charge of the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and verbal abuse within the Ashburn-based Washington Football Team organization, according to a statement from team owner Dan Snyder. According to reports from the NFL, on Monday Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke with Snyder, who was “supportive of the step.” Washington […]
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TONY BENNETT MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, CHARLOTTESVILLE In 2019 Bennett achieved what no team had never done before — coaching his team to become NCAA men’s basketball champions in his 10th year with the program, a year after the Cavaliers fell during the first round of the tournament. Cementing his reputation as […]