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  • Did WR Robbie Anderson officially make bizarre name change?
    • Did WR Robbie Anderson officially make bizarre name change?
    Anderson appears to be going full Metta World Peace....2023
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  • • Michael Soroka’s hamstring issue improving
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Soroka provided an update on his status prior to Tuesday’s full-squad workout. The Atlanta Braves will hold their first full-squad workout Tuesday. Ahead of that, right-hander Michael Soroka provided an update on his status to 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley. Soroka said that the hamstring issue that limited him early in camp is clearing up and that he ...2023
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  • Chad Johnson changed his name to Ochocinco to stick it to the NFL | CLUB SHAY SHAY
    • Chad Johnson changed his name to Ochocinco to stick it to the NFL | CLUB SHAY SHAY
    Chad Johnson reveals to Shannon Sharpe the reason he changed his last name to Ochocinco. When asked why he changed his name, Chad said: “That was all marketing. Now nobody even says Chad, it’s all Ocho.” Chad also goes onto share that the NFL was fining him 30k for altering the NFL uniform prior to the name change....2023
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  • MLS champ LAFC reveals stadium name change
    • MLS champ LAFC reveals stadium name change
    LAFC's home arena is changing its name from Banc of California Stadium to BMO Stadium after announcing a new naming-rights deal on Thursday....2023

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Name Change injury and suspension

  • • Michael Soroka’s hamstring issue improving
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Soroka provided an update on his status prior to Tuesday’s full-squad workout. The Atlanta Braves will hold their first full-squad workout Tuesday. Ahead of that, right-hander Michael Soroka provided an update on his status to 92.9 The Game’s Grant McAuley. Soroka said that the hamstring issue that limited him early in camp is clearing up and that he ...2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: 700 Club
    Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports In a season of big milestones, this might be the biggest. Albert Pujols was already a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame, but after last week it seems like his legend will be cemented as one of baseball’s eternal greats. Now the name Pujols is one of four among a very, very small club: Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth. And now Albert Pujols. In a season rig...2022
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  • • 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Two Start Pitchers Week 25 (9/13-9/19)
    Welcome to the beginning of the end, baseball fans. Playoffs in fantasy baseball are underway, and this list of two start pitchers might make or break your season. Before we get to the list, we need to take a moment to talk about the Cleveland Indians, soon to be Defenders. This name change is perfect for them because their lineup is actually, quite "offensive", too hitters everywhere. The Indians...2021
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  • • Cannon Blasts: Some offseason/postseason questions
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Some topics to debate, and more of this week’s links As the Columbus Blue Jackets offseason continues, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, I have some burning questions and topics to discuss: What impact will John Davidson’s return have? The big news of the last week is the return of John Davidson as President of Hockey Operations for the Blue Jac...2021
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Chapman, Jansen Stand out in Weak Free Agent Class
    2016
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  • • The Evolution of Adam Jones, the Cornerback Formerly Known as Pacman
    2016
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  • • How Houston Rockets Can Avoid Another 1st-Round Exit in NBA Playoffs
    2015
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  • • Can the Arizona Coyotes Be an Improved Team?
    2014

Name Change lifestyle

  • • Durant restaurant shuts down for name change
    Durant restaurant shuts down for name change...2016
  • • The Evolution of Adam Jones, the Cornerback Formerly Known as Pacman
    2016
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  • • Mercury Announce New Arena Naming Rights Deal
    <p> The Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community announced today that US Airways Center -- the home of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers, as well as the Valley's premier concert venue -- is poised to take on a new name, Talking Stick Resort Arena, under an agreement reached between the two parties. </p><p> "Like Talking...2014
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "Michael Soroka’s hamstring issue improving"

  • 2022
    "Ben Roethlisberger reacts to Steelers stadium name change to Acrisure: 'It doesn't seem right or real'"

  • 2021
    "Cleveland announces name change to Guardians"

  • 2020
    "Nike will not feature Washington gear until the team name is changed, per report"

  • 2019
    "GoFundMe account hopes to raise $30M to stop Miller Park name change"

  • 2018
    "Chiefs player puts in request with NFL to get one-of-a-kind name change on jersey"

  • 2017
    "Redskins deny name change after internet hoax"

  • 2016
    "Durant restaurant shuts down for name change"

  • 2015
    "Cleveland 'Delly' Stops Selling Curry During 2015 NBA Finals"

  • 2014
    "1 Reason We Should Be Pumped to Watch Every NBA Team in 2014-15"

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Name Change Trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • BCB After Dark: Who’s on first?
    Matt Mervis | Dylan Heuer The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who will get the most games at first base this year. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the groovin’ gettogether for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad to see you again tonight. It’s cold out there, but the music and camaraderie is warm in here. There are still a few good tables ava...2023
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  • • Today in White Sox History: November 1
    On this day 72 years ago, White Sox legend Luke Appling retired, to take a job managing the club’s Double-A affiliate in Memphis. Goodbye to Ol’ Aches — and to any sense of dignity 1950 All-time great and career White Sox standout Luke Appling announced his retirement. He was undoubtedly the greatest player in franchise history at the time, and 72 years later comfortably remains the all-ti...2022
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  • Panthers' Robbie Anderson: Retirement, Baker Mayfield tweets just 'thinking out loud'
    • Panthers' Robbie Anderson: Retirement, Baker Mayfield tweets just 'thinking out loud'
    Anderson's eventful offseason has included a name change, number change and buzzworthy tweets....2022
  • FanGraphs Audio: Jim Rosenhaus Shares Stories From the Cleveland Booth
    • FanGraphs Audio: Jim Rosenhaus Shares Stories From the Cleveland Booth
    Episode 939 On this week’s episode, we talk to one of the radio voices for Cleveland before a conversation about the Dominican Winter League and its recent draft. To start us off, David Laurila welcomes Jim Rosenhaus, radio broadcaster for the soon-to-be Guardians. David and Jim discuss the club’s name change and the work that […]...2021
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  • • Cannon Blasts: Some offseason/postseason questions
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Some topics to debate, and more of this week’s links As the Columbus Blue Jackets offseason continues, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, I have some burning questions and topics to discuss: What impact will John Davidson’s return have? The big news of the last week is the return of John Davidson as President of Hockey Operations for the Blue Jac...2021
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Chapman, Jansen Stand out in Weak Free Agent Class
    2016
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  • • The Evolution of Adam Jones, the Cornerback Formerly Known as Pacman
    2016
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  • • Wizards to Go by Bullets Nickname for 1 Night vs. Nuggets
    2016
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  • • Hornets give smart extension to Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
    There was a time when many considered Michael Kidd-Gilchrist the player least likely to be a bust from the 2012 NBA Draft. That was part of the reason few batted an eye when the (then) Charlotte Bobcats selected him with the second overall pick in the draft. Fast-forward a few years (and a name change) later, and the backers of his stock have clearly decreased in number. Don’t be fooled either. Th...2015
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  • • Atlanta Hawks Unveil New Logos for 2015-16 NBA Season
    2015
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Name Change stats and results

  • • NIMBY: Patriots Gallery now Eagles Gallery
    A gallery in Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution has undergone a name change as a result of the Eagles reaching the Super Bowl. The Patriots Gallery has been rechristened as the Eagles Gallery through Super Bowl Sunday....2018
  • • Shabazz Muhammad legally changing name to just ‘Bazz’
    Minnesota Timberwolves small forward Shabazz Muhammad is making the switch from two syllables to just one.Muhammad revealed over the weekend that he is planning to legally change his first name to just “Bazz.”“I just like it,” said the former UCLA star, per Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune. “Everybody calls me that anyway.”Muhammad, who is averaging just 4.0 points and 1.8 rebounds per game so far ...2017
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Chapman, Jansen Stand out in Weak Free Agent Class
    2016
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  • • The Evolution of Adam Jones, the Cornerback Formerly Known as Pacman
    2016
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  • • How Houston Rockets Can Avoid Another 1st-Round Exit in NBA Playoffs
    2015
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Name Change parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • BCB After Dark: Who’s on first?
    2023
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  • Dwyane Wade responds to ex-wife's objection to daughter Zaya's name change: 'This isn’t a game'
    • Dwyane Wade responds to ex-wife's objection to daughter Zaya's name change: 'This isn’t a game'
    2022
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  • Dwyane Wade fires back at ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches over Zaya gender and name change criticism
    • Dwyane Wade fires back at ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches over Zaya gender and name change criticism
    The topic of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression is one that remains highly contentious in our society today. Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade knows this firsthand, having witnessed his daughter Zaya’s growth over the years which has led her to come out as transgender during late 2019. In fact, Wade has been nothing […] The post Dwyane Wade fires back at ex-wife Siohvaug...2022
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  • • Outside The Confines: 700 Club
    2022
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  • • Clippers star Paul George reacts to Staples Center name change to Crypto.com Arena
    LOS ANGELES — It was just announced that the famous Staples Center, which has housed some absolutely historic moments in Downtown LA, will soon have a new name. Starting Dec. 25, the arena will be called Crypto.com Arena, and Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George has some reservations about the name change. The arena, which […] The post Clippers star Paul George reacts to Staples Cente...2021
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  • • 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Two Start Pitchers Week 25 (9/13-9/19)
    2021
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  • • More groups call for complete ban on Native American mascots as momentum shifts
    "This is the closest I think Native peoples have come in nearly 30 years," Crystal Echo Hawk says of Washington's name change.        ...2020
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Chapman, Jansen Stand out in Weak Free Agent Class
    2016
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  • • The Evolution of Adam Jones, the Cornerback Formerly Known as Pacman
    2016
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  • • Harry Reid Says Dan Snyder Attempted to Bribe Native American Tribal Leaders
    2015
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Top Name Change news

  • Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
    • Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
    Cleveland is changing its name from the Indians to the Guardians, announcing the new moniker in a tweet Friday....2021
  • • Nike will not feature Washington gear until the team name is changed, per report
    Nike removed all Washington merchandise from its site and apparently expects a name change soon...2020
  • • Durant restaurant shuts down for name change
    2016
  • • Atlanta Braves appear unlikely to consider name change
    The team did not address its 'tomahawk chop' in a statement...2020
  • • Washington Redskins name change: 'Warriors' leading contender for new name ahead of 2020, per report
    Team owner Daniel Snyder has apparently had an affinity for the potential new nickname for a while...2020
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  • • Buffalo Sabres home arena changing names to KeyBank Center
    BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres home arena is undergoing yet another name change, and will soon be referred to as KeyBank Center. Sabres President Russ Brandon announced the pending change on Wednesday after federal regulators approved Key......2016
  • • Washington Redskins name change: Trademark squatter says only four names are viable for 2020 season
    Martin McCaulay also says he's reached out to the NFL to help 'facilitate' a name change...2020
  • • Target, Walmart pull Washington merchandise from online sites, as team continues to evaluate name change
    Pressure continues to mount as Washington's brass considers a name change...2020
  • • Ben Roethlisberger reacts to Steelers stadium name change to Acrisure: 'It doesn't seem right or real'
    The Steelers legend isn't a fan of the new stadium name...2022
  • • Cleveland 'Delly' Stops Selling Curry During 2015 NBA Finals
    2015
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  • • Vernon Davis upset by Washington name change: 'It hurt deep down inside'
    Davis spent the final four seasons of his NFL career in D.C....2020
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  • • Washington Football Team 2022 name change: Ranking the best final options ahead of Feb. 2 reveal
    Redhawks? Red Hogs? Admirals?...2022
  • • Chiefs player puts in request with NFL to get one-of-a-kind name change on jersey
    Laurent Duvernay-Tardif might have just made one of the most unique jersey requests in NFL history...2018
  • • B.J. Upton to go by Melvin Upton Jr. in 2015
    Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, after hitting .208 last season, will be no doubt be searching down many avenues for ways toward a resurrection. Among those will be a name change back to Melvin Upton Jr....2015

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Name Change fantasy rankings and news

  • • 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Two Start Pitchers Week 25 (9/13-9/19)
    2021
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Name Change schedule, game

  • • Michael Soroka’s hamstring issue improving
    2023
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  • • BCB After Dark: Who’s on first?
    2023
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  • • Outside The Confines: 700 Club
    2022
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  • • Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
    The Guardians kicked off the offseason with a name change and did little else until April rolled around, when they locked up some key talent to extensions. The team will try to vie for a playoff spot on the strength of a homegrown rotation and one of the youngest rosters in the game. Major League…...2022
  • • NASCAR: 2022 Dover – Full starting lineup, updates
    Keep tabs on Saturday’s qualifying session for Sunday afternoon’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway, the 11th race of the 2022 season. Thanks to an under-the-radar offseason name change, Dover International Speedway was renamed Dover Motor Speedway ahead of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. Dover Motor Speedway is scheduled to host the DuraMAX […] NASCAR: 2022 ...2022
  • • NASCAR: Overlooked offseason change comes to light
    Dover International Speedway is no more following an offseason name change to the host of this Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. When NASCAR runs the 11th race on the 36-race 2022 Cup Series schedule, the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne, this Sunday, May 1, it won’t be contested at Dover International Speedway. It will be contested […] NASCAR: Overlooked offsea...2022
  • • Staples Center to undergo name change for first time in 22 years
    The iconic Staples Center will be no more in a little over a month’s time. The home arena for the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers is getting a name change for the first time in 22 years. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the building will soon be called Crypto.com Arena starting on Christmas Day. […] The post Staples Center to undergo name change for first time in 22 ye...2021
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  • • 2021 Fantasy Baseball: Two Start Pitchers Week 25 (9/13-9/19)
    2021
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  • • Cannon Blasts: Some offseason/postseason questions
    2021
    Visit the page Jarmo Kekalainen
  • • The Raiders are officially the Las Vegas Raiders
    The stadium may not be ahead of schedule, but the name change is. Earlier this month, when the Raiders dropped “Oakland” from their name, the plan was to rebrand as the Las Vegas Raiders in March. Instead, the move became official today. The Raiders have announced that they are the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s the [more]...2020

Name Change rumors, scandals

  • • Dwyane Wade fires back at ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches over Zaya gender and name change criticism
    2022
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  • • Panthers' Robbie Anderson: Retirement, Baker Mayfield tweets just 'thinking out loud'
    2022
  • • REPORT: Lakers’ 700 million reason for shocking Staples Center name change
    Los Angeles Lakers fans will receive a huge gift this Christmas. But it’s something that may be of an acquired taste. According to reports, the Lakers’ home arena, Staples Center, will be renamed as Crypto.com Arena on December 25. The Lakers moved to Staples Center in 1999 after spending memorable years at The Forum. While […] The post REPORT: Lakers’ 700 million reason fo...2021
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  • • Redskins deny name change after internet hoax
    The Redskins issued a statement Wednesday, denying that the NFL franchise had changed its name to the Redhawks after an internet hoax, touting "fraudulent websites."...2017
  • See the elaborate Redskins name change hoax
    • See the elaborate Redskins name change hoax
    No, the Redskins aren't changing their name.         ...2017
  • • Five sports stadiums that should be renamed
    What’s in a stadium name? For the past two decades, usually millions of sponsorship dollars, self-created nicknames no one uses and some hubris when a shady company goes belly-up in the name of fraud. The wide majority of major league sports venues are named after corporations big and small, with a good chunk of them having to be renamed over the years because of company mergers, bankruptcies and ...2016
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    2016
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  • • Harry Reid Says Dan Snyder Attempted to Bribe Native American Tribal Leaders
    2015
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  • • FCC declares that 'Redskins' is not obscene
    In the latest saga involving the controversial Washington Redskins name, the Federal Communication Commission has declared the term “Redskins” is not obscene, according to Maya Rhodan of Time. Professor John Banzhaf of George Washington University submitted a petition for the FCC to refuse a license renewal to WWXX-FM,  a Virginia-based sports radio station, based on its repeating of the term. How...2014
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