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WASHINGTON -- A member of Congress is requesting a hearing on the Washington Redskins name, calling it "another example of racial insensitivity in sports" in the wake of Donald Sterlings lifetime ban from the NBA. Cheap Adidas Nashville Predators Jerseys . Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., sent a letter Friday to the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce citing the derogatory nature of the word "redskins" and suggesting the committee use its influence to persuade team owner Dan Snyder and the NFL to change the name. Waxman appears unlikely to get the hearing before the committee, which is chaired by Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., and oversees professional sports. "The committee really hasnt been focused on the names of pro sports teams," committee spokeswoman Charlotte Baker said Friday in an email, "and there are no plans to schedule a hearing on this issue." Waxman pointed that Los Angeles Clippers owner Sterlings recent ban resulted from racist comments made in a private, then added: "In the case of the Washington football team, the offensive conduct is public, not private." "Unlike NBA Commissioner (Adam) Silver, the commissioner of the National Football League, Roger Goodell, has publicly defended the owner," Waxman wrote. "In fact, he stated in a letter that the name is a unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." Waxman suggested the committee could call both Snyder and Goodell as witnesses to explain "how their actions are consistent with the public interest." The Redskins declined comment on Waxmans letter. Snyder has vowed never to change the name, calling it a "badge of honour." Authentic Miikka Salomaki Jersey . There is no argument that the line of Pacioretty, David Desharnais and Thomas Vanek was one of the hottest in the NHL leading into the post-season, and they did combine for three goals and seven points, but it was the depth of all four lines that helped propel Montreal. Authentic Calle Jarnkrok Jersey . The All-Pro left tackle agreed to a five-year contract with the Eagles on Wednesday. Peters was signed for 2014, and his new deal adds four years through 2018.Plymouth Argyle will have striker Jamille Matt available for the second leg of their Sky Bet League Two play-off against Portsmouth on Sunday evening. The Fleetwood loanee, who scored both of Argyles goals in Thursdays first leg, has escaped punishment for the off-the-ball incident with Michael Doyle.Reuben Reid had been on standby after his return to the bench at Fratton Park following a thigh injury. Argyle first team coach Paul Wotton will also be available to be in the dugout for the Home Park leg, as will Portsmouth manager Paul Cook.The pair were sent to the stands early in the first half as they clashed following the incident between the two players. Jamille Matt is free to play in the second leg Defender Carl McHugh looks set to retain his starting berth after coming through 90 minutes of the first game following a hamstring injury. Highlights of the 2-2 draw at Fratton Park in the first leg Portsmouth boss Cook will be hoping for a bigger pool of players to choose from. Authentic Matt Irwin Jersey. He will be checking on the fitness of Conor Chaplin and Matt Clarke, who both missed out in midweek due to injury. Argyles Jamille Matt insisted the first-half flashpoint involving Michael Doyle was just handbags on Thursday night Ben Close returned to the bench and could push for a starting place, while on-loan striker Conor Wilkinson may also feature.Kieron Freeman is ruled out following his red card in the final league game of the regular season alongside Adam Webster (ankle).Watch Plymouth Argyle v Portsmouth live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 5.50pm on Sunday. Cheap Nike Chiefs Jerseys Chargers Jerseys ChinaWholesale Raiders Jerseys China Cowboys Jerseys China Cheap Giants Jerseys Hoodies Cheap Eagles Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Nike Redskins Jerseys Lions Jerseys China Green Bay Packers Jerseys For Sale Wholesale Vikings Jerseys China Panthers Jerseys China Saints Jerseys China Cheap Buccaneers Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Cardinals Jerseys China Cheap Nike Rams Jerseys 49ers Jerseys China Wholesale Seahawks Jerseys China Cheap Nike Bears Jerseys Bills Jerseys China Cheap Nike Ravens Jerseys Cheap Falcons Jerseys Hoodies ' ' '
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