• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Larry Brown Sports

Larry Brown Sports

Brown Bag it, Baby

  • Home
  • Blog View
  • NFL
  • NCAAF
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • Media
  • Headlines
  • Podcast

Legal Matters

Covering legal matters in sports, such as when athletes or sports figures are involved in lawsuits.

Jonathon Cooper in his uniform

Jonathon Cooper facing new charges after second arrest

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 …

Henry Ruggs with the Raiders

Ex-Raider Henry Ruggs receives his parole decision

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 in golf gear

Phil Mickelson banned from golf club after misconduct accusation

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 wearing a Raiders cap

Fernando Mendoza files for a trademark that could spark a fight with Disney

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. …

Josh Jacobs holding a football

Update emerges on Josh Jacobs’ arrest

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 …

Wander Franco in the dugout

Wander Franco sentenced in sexual abuse case

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 yelling

Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation over alleged altercation at a bar

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 …

Edwin Diaz throwing a pitch

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz is being linked to illegal cockfighting

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. …

Desmond Mason's mug shot

Former NBA Slam Dunk champion gets arrested again

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 …

A Detroit Tigers hat

Details emerge on ‘inappropriate’ behavior that led to firing of Tigers’ AAA manager

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 interviewed by reporters

Stefon Diggs found not guilty in battery case

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 …

Joseph Savarino's mug shot

Coach K’s grandson Joseph Savarino charged with DWI after crash that killed 15-year-old

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 …

Damon Jones coaches a game

Ex-LeBron James teammate to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal

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 in a white jersey

Bronny James gets bad news in his attempt for a trademark

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 …

An NFL shield logo

DOJ launches antitrust probe into NFL over TV deals

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 …

Brandon Clarke looking on

Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke gets arrested on drug, fleeing charges

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 …

Next

  • i want more great stories!

Sign up today for free and get the best sports content sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

.
LBS iPhone App
Get the App

Follow Us

Get instantly notified of the most viral news stories via Google!

Sidebar

© 2026 · LB Sports Media Group Inc · Powered by Springwire.ai

  • X
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • RSS Feed
  • About Larry Brown Sports
  • Contact
  • Editorial Process
  • Staff Writers
  • Privacy Policy
Dedicated to the memory of Nevil Vega