WASHINGTON — Terry Francona did not make the decision to change Cleveland’s franchise name to the Guardians, and he’s no longer their manager, and will be half a state removed from any thoughts of revising it.

An Ohio state lawmaker backed President Donald Trump's push to have the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians change their team names back.

Cleveland’s former nickname had been controversial for decades by the time they changed it heading into the 2022 season. The Washington NFL team changed its name to “Commanders” the same year after going two seasons without a nickname following the removal of the former nickname.

North American Indian Cultural Center in Tallmadge opposes "reversing progress" after President Trump urges Cleveland Guardians to change name back.

For years, fans have urged people to keep politics separated from sports. That might not be possible anymore, given today’s polarizing climate. President Donald Trump continues to rant about team nicknames,

The president's comments about the team's name change have sparked fresh controversy in Northeast Ohio, though many fans say they've moved on and just want the team to win.

President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name, which was considered offensive to Native Americans.