Redskins sponsor FedEx asks for team name change

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Redskins sponsor FedEx asks for team name change

Redskins sponsor FedEx asks for team name change

Key sponsor FedEx has asked the Washington Redskins to change their name, adding to renewed calls for the NFL franchise to be rebranded.

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