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

Stefon Diggs at practice

Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing a felony strangulation charge stemming from an incident that took place earlier this month. Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery …

DK Metcalf holds a ball

DK Metcalf could be sued over his confrontation with a Lions fan

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is already in trouble on the field for his interaction with a Detroit Lions fan during Sunday’s game. He may have a problem off the field as well. Metcalf seemingly threw a punch at a fan during the …

Sherrone Moore in an interview

Sherrone Moore detained by police after his firing by Michigan

The Sherrone Moore situation has taken another unfortunate twist. Stunning news broke on Wednesday that Moore has been fired from his position as the head football coach at Michigan for cause. Word later trickled out that Moore had allegedly engaged …

Antonio Brown with a smile

Antonio Brown files to dismiss attempted murder charge

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has filed to have his attempted murder charge dismissed. Brown’s attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, filed the motion in Miami based on Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, according to Anthony …

A Georgia helmet on the bench

Georgia files $390,000 lawsuit against a former player

The University of Georgia is filing a lawsuit against a former player alleging that the player owes them damages for transferring before the expiration of his NIL contract. Georgia is seeking $390,000 in damages from former defensive end Damon …

Mat Ishbia smiling

Suns owner Mat Ishbia facing new lawsuit from minority partners

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by two of the team’s minority owners. Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg, minority stakeholders in the franchise, filed a lawsuit in Delaware State Court accusing Ishbia of using the franchise as …

Shilo Sanders in a Bucs uniform

Shilo Sanders is facing a lawsuit for over $164,000

Shilo Sanders is currently facing a rather expensive lawsuit. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo, who is the son of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, is facing a lawsuit for over $164,000 in alleged legal fees, USA Today reported this …

Patrick Beverley warming up

Patrick Beverley’s attorney issues response to latest allegations

The attorney for former NBA player Patrick Beverley has issued another response to allegations that Beverley choked and punched his sister. Beverley was accused of punching his younger sister in the eye and choking her for up to 30 seconds in an …

Patrick Beverley with the ball

Patrick Beverley accused of choking and punching his sister

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested last week on a felony assault charge, and some troubling new details about the situation have surfaced. Beverley was arrested in Richmond, Texas, on Friday and booked on a charge of Assault on a Family …

Patrick Beverley clapping his hands

Patrick Beverley shares his side after arrest for felony assault

Patrick Beverley is speaking out after being arrested this week on a felony assault charge. The former NBA guard Beverley was arrested on Friday in Richmond, Tex. Beverley was booked on a charge of Assault on a Family Member/Household Member Impeding …

Patrick Beverley with the ball

Patrick Beverley arrested on a felony assault charge

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has gotten himself into some trouble with the law. Beverley was arrested on Friday in Richmond, Tex. on a felony assault charge, TMZ Sports reported on Friday. The report notes that Beverley was taken into custody at …

Brian Kelly in an LSU shirt

Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against LSU

Brian Kelly was said to be negotiating a buyout with LSU after the school fired him last month, but it appears things have gotten ugly between the two sides. Kelly was fired by LSU on Oct. 26, which was the day after the Tigers lost 49-25 at home to …

Luis Ortiz high fives a teammate

Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase are facing lengthy prison sentences

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on federal charges related to an alleged gambling scheme, and they are facing lengthy prison sentences if convicted. Clase and Ortiz have been charged for their alleged …

Emmanuel Clase looks on

Emmanuel Clase’s text messages about alleged gambling scheme have been revealed

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been indicted for his alleged role in an illegal sports betting scheme, and text messages have revealed his role in it. Clase and teammate Luis Ortiz were indicted Sunday for their alleged roles in a …

Tony Allen in a suit

Ex-NBA champion Tony Allen arrested on drug charges

There is some bad news on the doorstep this week about former NBA swingman Tony Allen. Allen was arrested on Wednesday during a traffic stop in Poinsett County, Ark., K8 News in Arkansas reports. The 43-year-old was reportedly a passenger in a …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home was reportedly burglarized

The reigning NBA MVP has reportedly become the latest victim of a home burglary. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his home in Nichols Hills, Okla. burglarized this week, News 9 in Oklahoma City reported on Friday. Police said …

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