1.   After fan backlash, the team asked the league for permission to switch back.

2.   Even more stunning was the absence of fan backlash after the Texas Rangers dealt a two-time MVP who already has Hall of Fame credentials.

3.   Fan backlash has begun.

4.   Given their contentious past, another strike or lockout is possible, although both sides understand the severity of the fan backlash from their most recent dispute.

5.   If the scandals had involved athletes, sponsors might have reason to fear a fan backlash and a drop-off in TV viewership.

6.   Meanwhile, the Rangers received almost no fan backlash from dealing the two-time American League MVP to Detroit.

7.   Was Hicks waffling under the threat of a fan backlash?

8.   Taylor admitted there might be fan backlash.