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Cleveland to drop racist Native American name
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs the bases after hitting a home run during a simulated game at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The Indians are changing their name after 105 years
THE Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years.
Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported on Sunday night that the team are moving away from a name considered racist for decades.
The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.
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