WASHINGTON (AP) — The company most associated with the Washington Redskins is keeping its distance from the debate over the team’s name in the aftermath of a trademark ruling that found the name to be “disparaging” to Native Americans.
FedEx has its name on the Redskins’ stadium, and its president, Fred Smith, is a member of the team’s ownership group. But both a senior official and Smith are remaining neutral on owner Dan Snyder’s efforts to keep the name in the face of unprecedented opposition.
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