Is Redskins’ Name a Slur?
The Washington Redskins’ case has divided people and made America try to determine what is — or is not — racially offensive.
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DeGrom Wins as Mets Blank Fish
MIAMI, FL — It took eight starts, but Jacob deGrom finally has a win in the big leagues. deGrom pitched seven scoreless innings to earn […]
The Yankees Should Change Their Name
“It is an offensive, derogatory name. A slur. Historically, it is a reflection of the oppression of one group of people by another.”
Out at Home: Marlins Beat Mets, 3-2
Marlins’ outfielder Marcell Ozuna threw out two Mets at the plate to take the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 home win over New York on June 20.
Beltran HR Lifts Yanks Past O’s, 5-3
Carlos Beltran launched a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, giving New York a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on June 20.
Lucy Li, 11, Misses US Open Cut
Michalle Wie and Lexi Thompson are under par at the U.S. Women’s Open golf tourney, but pre-teen sensation Lucy Li, 11, faded and didn’t make the final cut.
Washington Redskins Lose Trademark
A federal board ruled the NFL’s Washington Redskins nickname is “disparaging of Native Americans” and the team’s trademark protections canceled.
Mets’ Wheeler Shuts Down Marlins, 1-0
Zack Wheeler tossed his first shutout and made David Wright’s first-inning home run hold up in the Mets’ 1-0 victory over Miami on June 19.
Yanks Bop Jays Yet Again, 6-4
David Phelps threw well, Carlos Beltran drove in two runs and the New York Yankees won 6-4 for their 16th straight home victory over Toronto.
Mets Knock Down Cards, 3-2
Bartolo Colon worked eight dominant innings and sparked a rally with an extra-base hit to lead the New York Mets to a hot 3-2 win over St. Louis.
