Baseball and Culture: A discussion about Native American imagery in sports
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 24, 2020
The issue of Native American mascots and imagery in sports was thrust into the headlines again over the summer when the Washington, D.C., NFL team decided to change the name of its team from a dictionary-defined slang term and removed all Native American terms and imagery from its branding.
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Baseball and Culture: A discussion about Native American imagery in sports
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 24, 2020
The issue of Native American mascots and imagery in sports was thrust into the headlines again over the summer when the Washington, D.C., NFL team decided to change the name of its team from a dictionary-defined slang term and removed all Native American terms and imagery from its branding.
John Blanchette: Dave Vaughn recalls bat boy duties for magical Spokane Indians team of 1970
Sun., Aug. 23, 2020
He had broken his left arm in a mishap at church camp and was shackled with the standard wrist-to-elbow cast.
Dave Vaughn relearns normal actions after accident
Sun., Aug. 23, 2020
In his retirement, fate sent Dave Vaughn into a second career: recovery.
Spokane Indians baseball team, Spokane Tribe featured in national discussion of Native American imagery in sports
UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
In the days and weeks following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the campaign to rid society of racist language and images, the use of Native American terms and imagery in sports has once again become a national headline.
Spokane sports react to potential removal of Native American terms and imagery
UPDATED: Sat., July 4, 2020
For decades, certain sports teams – professional, college and high school – have resisted changing their nicknames and branding from Native American terms and imagery.But with the recent climate of change sweeping the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the resulting national protests against racism, a couple of the more prominent – and historically most resistant – professional teams have been pressured by activists and investors to reevaluate the situation.
Minor league baseball, Spokane Indians season officially canceled
UPDATED: Tue., June 30, 2020
On Tuesday, officials with Minor League Baseball confirmed the 2020 MiLB season has been officially canceled after a conference call between MLB’s board of trustees.
Northwest League announces indefinite delay to start of 2020 season
UPDATED: Fri., June 12, 2020
With its scheduled opening day looming next week, the Northwest League issued a statement on Friday officially – and indefinitely – delaying the start of its season.
Dave Nichols: Spokane Indians affected by major changes to minor leagues
UPDATED: Sat., April 25, 2020
MLB wants to drastically streamline the minor league and how franchises operate, as soon as next season. The Spokane Indians figure to be impacted as much as anyone.
Minor League Baseball expected to agree to drastic reduction of affiliated teams
UPDATED: Tue., April 21, 2020
Minor League Baseball is prepared to agree to a drastic reduction in its number of affiliated teams in order to ratify a new agreement with Major League Baseball.
John Blanchette: Spokane Indians owner Bobby Brett prepares for inevitable changes
Tue., April 7, 2020
In Spokane, it’s possible that while there could be fewer baseball games this year, there could be more in 2021 and beyond.
Former Spokane Indian Carlos Beltran out as Mets manager in wake of sign-stealing scandal
UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 16, 2020
Carlos Beltran is out as manager of the New York Mets before managing even a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball.
Spokane Indians announce new manager Sean Cashman, 2020 field staff
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 9, 2019
The Texas Rangers announced the 2020 field staffs for their minor league affiliates on Monday, and the Spokane Indians will welcome a new manager for the fourth-consecutive season.