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Covering legal matters in sports, such as when athletes or sports figures are involved in lawsuits.
Denver Broncos pass rusher Jonathon Cooper is facing a new set of charges after allegedly violating a protective order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend. Cooper was arrested Thursday and charged with two additional cases domestic violence, as well …
Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs has received his parole decision five years after his fatal drunk driving crash. Nevada’s Board of Parole Commissioners denied Ruggs parole on Thursday following a May hearing, via Stephanie …
Phil Mickelson has been banned from a San Diego-area golf club following an accusation of misconduct made against him. Golf Digest published a report about the matter on Thursday. According to their story, Mickelson, 55, was accused by a female staff …
Fernando Mendoza may be setting himself up for a legal battle with The Mouse. The Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Mendoza has filed a trademark for the term “Nandolorian,” according to a report this week by attorney Josh Gerben. …
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been released from police custody without charges, but that may prove to be a temporary situation. The Brown County District Attorney announced Wednesday that no charges would yet be fired against Jacobs …
Former Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been sentenced after being alleged to have sexually exploited a minor. Franco was found guilty of sexual and psychological exploitation of a minor stemming from his relationship with a 14-year-old …
Joey Chestnut is making headlines this week outside of the usual July 4th cycle. The legendary competitive eater Chestnut has been sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery, according to a report this …
The Los Angeles Dodgers have another headache to worry about with reliever Edwin Diaz. The three-time MLB All-Star pitcher Diaz has been linked to illegal cockfighting events in his native Puerto Rico, Josh Peter of USA Today reported on Thursday. …
The legal troubles continue for one retired former Dunk Contest champion. Ex-NBA swingman Desmond Mason is behind bars this week after being arrested on May 7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. on a charge of felony theft of property (stemming from a warrant in …
Details have surfaced on what led to this week’s unexpected firing of Gabe Alvarez. The Detroit Tigers announced abruptly on Tuesday that they had fired Alvarez, the manager of their Triple-A affiliate the Toledo Mud Hens. Details were …
Stefon Diggs has been found not guilty by a jury on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The jury found Diggs not guilty on all counts in Dedham District Court on Tuesday following a trial. Diggs did not offer much of …
Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson Joseph Savarino has been arrested and charged after being involved in a fatal crash. Savarino, 26, has been hit with a driving while impaired (DWI) charge in connection with a crash in Durham, N.C. that killed a …
One of LeBron James’ former teammates is the first defendant in the NBA gambling scandal to plead guilty. Former player and assistant coach Damon Jones plans to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, according to Mike Vorkunov of The …
Bronny James’ recent attempt for a trademark ended up as an airball. The Los Angeles Lakers guard James had a trademark filing through Nike get rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported on …
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the NFL regarding its television and media rights agreements. The probe focuses on whether the league’s practices have become anticompetitive, potentially limiting …
A new Memphis Grizzlies player has gotten himself into trouble this week. Grizzlies big man Brandon Clarke was arrested and booked in Cross County, Ark., according to a report by The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Jail records from the Cross County …
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