yes
Most professional teams have registered trademarks for their names and colors (for that particular use) as well.
All sports broadcasts, (radio & televised) are copyright protected and cannot be redistributed without "the express written consent" of the teams involved.
about 456.3 sport teams use Indian names
giniconitids
cowboys
Because native americans were alive when these teams were created.
it would be offending
Bears, Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox
No, copyright does not protect names nor ideas.
Some sports teams with astronomy words in their names include the Houston Astros (MLB), New York Cosmos (soccer), and Tuscaloosa Stars (American football).
Tennessee Titans
There are 13 Colorado sports teams and 8 college Colorado sports teams