deuceofdavenport.com - 1/25/2008
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Washington DC mayor Adrian Fenty wants the Washington Redskins to return to the nation's capital. Currently the Redskins play at the 11 year old Fed Ex Field, which is in Landover, Maryland. Former Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke built the stadium with his own money on land given to him by Maryland officials. At the time, Washington DC did not want to give land to the Redskins to build their ...
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Washington Redskins to Return to Washington DC?
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... Courtesy of the Deuce of Davenport, Washington DC Mayor Adrian Fenty is making a play to bring the Washington Redskins back to Washington. As if the new Nationals Stadium wasn't enough, the city boss is trying to reload memories of RFK into the District's conscience. ...
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... An interesting piece by those guys at Deuce of Davenport… discussing the story surrounding the Mayor of DC wants the Redskins back in Washington. ...
Your Maryland Redskins
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... The incomparable Chimpanzee Rage suggests that this might once more become your Washington Redskins with a move back into the city: ...
Around the Blogosphere for 1/26
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... discusses the legacy of Jimmy Valvano. [The Last Page]
Elsewhere in the sports blogging community:
If you’ve had a strange desire to bet on how long it will take Jordin Sparks to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, here’s your chance. [100% Injury Rate]
Mike Greenberg has a theme song. Unsurprisingly, it sucks. [Awful Announcing]
Could the Redskins be heading back to Washington DC? [Deuce of Davenport]
The Suns are planning to play the NBA’s ...
Still no formal talks between Redskins and DC Mayor
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Last month Deuce of Davenport said: Adrian Fenty said on Wednesday that he is going to present a proposal to Redskins owner Dan Snyder for a possible a 100,000-seat domed stadium that also could be used for Super Bowls and other major events. DC's Chief Financial Officer Natwar ...
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