FedEx cancels naming rights to Washington Commanders field
In 1999, FedEx paid $205 million for the naming rights. The contract — $7.5 million a year — was to expire in 2026.
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Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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In 1999, FedEx paid $205 million for the naming rights. The contract — $7.5 million a year — was to expire in 2026.
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