British lawmakers want Redskin's name changed before visit to London

Associated Press

Two British lawmakers have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to complain about the nickname of the Washington Redskins ahead of the team’s visit to London next season.
Ruth Smeeth and Ian Austin, who are members of the Labour Party, wrote in a letter dated Feb. 2 that the NFL “should consider changing the name of the Washington franchise or, at a minimum, send a different team to our country to represent the sport, one that does not promote a racial slur.” The NFL said it received a letter co-authored by Smeeth and Austin. “A team’s name is a club decision,” NFL spokesman Brian Mcarthy said. “We recognize there are strong views on both sides of this. The NFL has been playing regular-season games in London since 2007. Washington is scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 30 at Wembley Stadium.....

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