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2015

Washington Redskins trademark dispute

The Washington Redskins trademark dispute was a legal effort by Native Americans to define the term "redskin" to be an offensive and disparaging racial slur to prevent the owners of the Washington Redskins football team from being able to maintain federal trademark protection for this name.

2014

Germany stuns the footballing world by demolishing hosts Brazil

The game marked several tournament records. Germany's win marked the largest margin of victory in a FIFA World Cup semi-final. The game saw Germany overtake Brazil as the highest scoring team in World Cup tournament history and become the first team to reach eight World Cup Finals.

2010

NBA star Lebron James buys an hour of airtime on ESPN

James announced on a live ESPN special titled The Decision that he would sign with the Heat. The telecast was broadcast from the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich, Connecticut and raised $2.5 million for the charity. An additional $3.5 million was raised from advertising revenue, which was donated to other charities.

1990

In a replay of the 1986 World Cup final Germany faces Argentina

Argentina were the defending champions, having beaten West Germany 3–2 in the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final in Mexico. Thus 1990 final was the only 'repeat' final at consecutive World Cups. The game was won 1–0 by West Germany, with a late penalty kick taken by Andreas Brehme being the game's only goal.

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