WASHINGTON: The Washington Redskins have launched a "thorough review" of the team's name, the NFL franchise said on Friday (Saturday in Manila), as sponsors stepped up pressure to scrap the moniker long criticized as racist.

"In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team's name," the team said in a statement just 24 hours after stadium sponsor FedEx demanded a name change.

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