WASHINGTON -- The U. Luca Antonelli Jersey .S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the teams federal trademarks for the name must be cancelled. The 2-1 ruling comes after a campaign to change the name has gained momentum over the past year. The team doesnt immediately lose trademark protection and is allowed to retain it during an appeal. Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has refused to change the teams name, citing tradition, but there has been growing pressure including statements in recent months from President Barack Obama, lawmakers of both parties and civil rights groups. The decision means that the team can continue to use the Redskins name, but it would lose a significant portion of its ability to protect the financial interests connected to its use. If others printed the name on sweatshirts, apparel, or other team material, it becomes more difficult to go after groups who use it without permission. The decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is similar to one it issued in 1999. That ruling was overturned in 2003 in large part on a technicality after the courts decided that the plaintiffs were too old and should have filed their complaint soon after the Redskins registered their nickname in 1967. The new case was launched in 2006 by a younger group of Native Americans, and was heard by the board in March of last year. The group argued that the Redskins should lose their federal trademark protection based on a law that prohibits registered names that are disparaging, scandalous, contemptuous or disreputable. The case involves six registered trademarks that involve the use of the word Redskins, but it does not apply to the teams logo. Suzan Shown Harjo, one of the plaintiffs who testified at last years hearing, said she was "thrilled and delighted" with the decision. The Redskins did not immediately comment. Niccolo Zanellato Jersey . The 27-year-old hit .209 in 86 at-bats last year after missing the 2010 season following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Gustavo Gomez Jersey .J. -- After getting permission from his 7-year-old daughter, New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl has retired after an 11-year career that included two Super Bowl championships.CHICAGO - Michael Hutchinson had a perfect night against the Chicago Blackhawks he wont forget.Hutchinson stopped 33 shots for his first career shutout, and Michael Frolik scored 20 seconds in on the first shift of the game to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 1-0 win over the Blackhawks on Sunday night.Hutchinson was solid in just his second start, first complete game and third appearance this season. Even if the Blackhawks have been struggling to score recently, the 2010 and 2013 Stanley Cup champions are one of the NHLs most talented offensive teams.To get your first win of the season and have it be a shutout, especially in this building, is definitely something really special, Hutchinson said. Its something youre going to remember for the rest of your athletic career.Im going to cherish this moment.The Jets wrapped up a perfect weekend as they extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and recorded their second shutout in two nights. No. 1 goalie Ondrej Pavelec beat the Rangers 1-0 in New York on Saturday in a shootout.The back-to-back shutouts are the first for the Jets since October 2006 when they were the Atlanta Thrashers. It is the third time it has happened in franchise history.The 24-year-old Hutchinson entered having played only 40 minutes this season, but he backstopped the Jets in a tight-checking finale of a 3-0-1 road trip that moved them over .500.Weve really jelled together as a team on the road, Hutchinson said. I think it shows on the ice.Were really committed to team defence. Its unfortunate we havent scored a lot of goals, but were still able to get points, which is the main thing.Corey Crawford stopped 26 shots in his second start in two nights after he missed six games with an upper-body injury. The Blackhawks lost their second straight and are 2-5 in their last seven.Chicago was beaten 1-0 for the second consecutive home game as both teams played for the third time in four nights.We had that first tough shift, and after that they had that pperfect road game going, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. Fabio Borini Jersey. They had that lead, and coming off that shutout (Saturday) night, got excited and checked pretty well.The Blackhawks entered leading the NHL with an average of 38.9 shots per game, but were only 21st at 2.46 goals.They had a hard time against Hutchinson and the scrappy Jets. Chicago was unable to generate much traffic in front of the net or pounce on rebounds.Again, we get good chances and a lot of pucks around the net, and its not going in, Chicago captain Jonathan Toews said. We need to find a way to break out of that funk as far as goal scoring goes.The Jets got all the offence they needed early as they moved straight into the Chicago zone off the opening faceoff.Frolik, a former Blackhawks player, skated across the crease, closed in from the left side and lifted the puck past Crawfords glove as the goalie sprawled while trying to stop the shot.Chicagos Patrick Sharp broke in alone with 3:40 left in the first and faked Hutchinson to the ice, but his shot clanked off the right post.Toews fired a drive from the left circle off the left post midway through the second during a Chicago power play. Hutchinson stopped another prime chance by Sharp moments later.The Blackhawks shot wide on some of their best chances in the third period.NOTES: Hutchinson was pulled early in the second period of his only previous start this season, a 4-1 loss at Los Angeles on Oct. 12, after he allowed three goals on 13 shots. He also replaced Pavelec in the third period of a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Oct. 24. This was Hutchinsons sixth career NHL game. ... Before the game, Blackhawks RW Marian Hossa was honoured by the team and the NHL for becoming the 80th player to record 1,000 points. He reached that mark on Thursday in Ottawa. ... Chicago D Niklas Hjalmarsson skated with a visor after sustaining a cut under his left eye in Toronto on Saturday. Blackhawks D Michal Rozsival was a healthy scratch. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '