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

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Ex-NFL All-Pro Cordarrelle Patterson gets arrested for domestic assault

Former NFL All-Pro Cordarrelle Patterson is in trouble with the law. Patterson was arrested on Saturday morning in Tennessee, according to a report by TMZ Sports. He was reportedly booked on a charge of domestic assault. TMZ also shared …

Tyreek Hill with the media

Jury reaches a surprise verdict in Tyreek Hill’s assault case

Tyreek Hill is getting some good news and some bad news this week in his assault case. A jury in Miami, Fla. surprisingly delivered a mixed verdict on Tuesday in the civil lawsuit against the former All-Pro wide receiver Hill. The jury found Hill …

JR Smith wearing a cap

Troubling new details emerge about JR Smith’s arrest for assault

Former NBA champion JR Smith is facing a troubling legal situation. Smith was arrested late last month on a charge of assault causing bodily injury (family violence). The 41-year-old had a warrant out for his arrest and was taken into custody in Hunt …

Jed York before a 49ers game

Jed York gets a sizable punishment from the NFL after his prostitution arrest

The NFL has rendered their verdict on San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York. York has been suspended for six regular season games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Friday. Additionally, York …

Tony Romo looks on

Tony Romo’s CBS fate is revealed after OWI arrest

The Tony Romo era at CBS Sports is now a thing of the past. In a statement released by CBS on Friday, the network announced that it has “mutually agreed to part ways” with the former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback. “We thank Tony for his …

JR Smith wearing a cap

JR Smith’s mugshot is released after his arrest for assault

Former NBA champion JR Smith has been arrested this week. Smith was arrested on Monday on a charge of assault causing bodily injury (family violence). TMZ Sports reports that Smith was booked into jail in Hunt County, Texas after being pulled over by …

Matt Kalil pass sets.

Court tosses Matt Kalil lawsuit over ex-wife’s anatomy comments

A federal judge has dismissed retired NFL offensive tackle Matt Kalil’s lawsuit against his ex-wife, model Haley Kalil, over remarks she made about their marriage and his anatomy. Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz granted Haley’s motion on …

Josh Jacobs holding a football

Josh Jacobs has settled his legal issues

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has settled his legal issues ahead of the start of the NFL season. Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property on Thursday. As part of the plea, Jacobs agreed …

Tyler Herro in warmups

Tyler Herro is in an ugly situation with his ex-girlfriend

Tyler Herro has a legal mess to deal with, and it involves someone he used to be in a relationship with. According to TMZ,  Milwaukee Bucks star shooting guard Tyler Herro is embroiled in a legal battle with his former girlfriend, Katya Henry, …

Lane Kiffin holds up his hand

SEC files lawsuit threatening to expel LSU from league

The SEC is seeking the authority to expel LSU from the league as part of a new amendment to its federal lawsuit against the school. In a filing, the SEC said it was seeking a temporary restraining order to “protect the right of the Conference …

Mark Sanchez in a USC hat

Mark Sanchez to enter a noteworthy plea in his stabbing case

Mark Sanchez is ready to strike a deal. The retired former NFL quarterback Sanchez intends to plead guilty in his ongoing criminal case, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday. Sanchez has come to an agreement with prosecutors and is asking the judge to set …

Shirts with the Warriors logo on them

Warriors being sued by 2 former employees over alleged discrimination

The Golden State Warriors’ issues have now extended beyond the hardwood floor. Two former Warriors employees are reportedly suing the Bay Area basketball organization over allegations of gender, age, and race-based discrimination. According to …

Tony Romo in a suit

Tony Romo breaks silence on his OWI arrest

Tony Romo on Tuesday issued a lengthy statement regarding the incident and the alcohol-related struggles he has been dealing with. The statement from the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback addressed those personal matters. Here’s part of what …

Keenan Allen watches from the sideline

6-time Pro Bowl wide receiver arrested hours after Colts debut

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday on two misdemeanor drunken-driving charges, hours after making his debut with the team. According to an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department report and jail records, the …

The San Francisco 49ers logo at midfield

Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly …

Darryn Peterson in a Kansas uniform

Darryn Peterson says he got his car stolen from an Airbnb

Darryn Peterson is getting a rude welcome to life as a professional athlete. The Utah Jazz star rookie Peterson spoke in a recent interview to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike. During the interview, Peterson revealed that he was a victim of a theft …

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