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A group led by private equity investor Josh Harris is reportedly closing in on an agreement to purchase the Washington Commanders football team from owner Dan Snyder for $6 billion. Snyder announced that he was selling the team last year after being accused of various forms of misconduct during his tenure. Harris led one of two serious groups submitting bids to purchase the team in recent weeks, the other being led by Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos was long rumored to be interested in the team but did not ultimately pursue the opportunity. Other members of the...
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Washington D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced that his office was filing a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder and the NFL for striking a deal during an investigation that deceived D.C. residents and concealed wrongdoing. According to Racine, Snyder and the NFL repeatedly hid the findings of the investigation into sexual harassment and a hostile work environment within the Commanders organization. The attorney general cited multiple instances of Snyder denying knowledge of the allegations against him. “In fact, the evidence shows Snyder was not only aware of th...
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and rapper Jay-Z could soon join forces to buy the Washington Commanders. The billionaires are reportedly considering options to purchase the team in a joint venture from current owner Dan Snyder, who is selling the team amid allegations of workplace harassment and financial improprieties. Bezos has long been rumored to be interested in purchasing a number of sports teams, including the Phoenix Suns earlier this year. The businessman’s interest in the Commanders seems more natural, however, as it is nearby his residence in Washington D.C. Unlike his potential partner, Jay...
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The Washington Commanders have taken a step in relocating as well as revamping their brand. Spending more than $100 million to buy land in Northern Virginia. This move could be the first step in a plan to build a new stadium as well as retail shops, restaurants, and apartments. According to sources, the potential of the land could lead to the development of a domed stadium, a new practice facility, a music arena and more. A source close to the team also detailed the team’s plan to buy another 65 to 70 acres at a site that is approximately 23 miles from Washington, D.C. A change of scenery is e...
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Things are going from bad to worse for Dan Snyder and his Washington Commanders. The latest story is of failure to refund security deposits, concealing revenue and keeping two sets of financial books, the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee alleges in a letter. The 20-page letter details shady revenue practices that led to more profits over many years, allegations made by former longtime employee Jason Friedman. On March 14, he met with the committee as part of its investigation into the team’s workplace culture. “Quite frankly, as you go through the allegations it reads like a descripti...
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New sexual harassment allegations against Washington Commanders team owner Dan Snyder emerged Thursday. They came out during a congressional roundtable investigating the team’s “toxic workplace” and what some members of Congress are calling the NFL’s “cover-up.” Former team marketing and events coordinator Tiffani Johnston says that she was “strategically” placed next to Snyder at a work dinner “not to discuss business, but to allow him, Dan Snyder, to place his hand on my thigh under the table. “I learned that job survival meant I should continue my conversation with another co-worker rather ...
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After an investigation into the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture, the National Football League has decided to fine the organization $10 million. The team had been under investigation since July of 2020. The money will be taken from the team and used for culture-building efforts, according to a statement from the league. Owner Dan Snyder will also be stepping down from everyday operations. Senior executives will also undergo a set of training sessions on curbing bullying and promoting both diversity and inclusion. “I feel great remorse for the people who had difficult, even traumati...
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According to a team-created website WashingtonJourney.com, the Washington Football Team will have a new name. “We’ve transitioned from our old name. Now it’s time to write a new legacy. The future of Washington Football arrives in 2022,” says the text at the top of the screen on the website. The website also includes a timeline where fans can view the name-creation process and a place where fans can submit their own ideas for the next team name, design a uniform, design a logo and more. The website is currently displaying logos and names that have been suggested by fans so far. Back in July, W...
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