CFL's Chad Kelly suspended at least 9 games after investigation into ex-coach's lawsuit

1 month ago

Ravens suspend WR Diontae Johnson, saying he refused to enter their game against the Eagles

— The Baltimore Ravens have suspended receiver Diontae Johnson for their next game, saying he refused to enter their recent matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach John Harbaugh said after the game that he wasn’t ready to comment on Johnson, and Harbaugh continued to hold off on commenting when he addressed reporters Monday. On Wednesday, general manager Eric DeCosta released …

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1 month ago

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his violent hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.” “Video shows you …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two Narbonne players will play in title game despite ejections last week

LA Times

When you get two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a high school football game, you are suspended for the next game — unless the official rescinds the call. On Tuesday, it was learned the officials refused to rescind two celebration penalties called against Edison running back Julius Gillick last week after he scored six touchdowns against Vista Murrieta, making him ineligible …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program. Nineteen players have been suspended this year for positive drug tests, including eight under the minor league program and nine under the new program …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

Associated Press

Canada women’s coach Bev Priestman, suspended following a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics, was fired Tuesday following an independent review. The review found that no drones were used in Japan, but that two national team coaches engaged in improper surveillance “predating the 2024 Paris Olympics.” “The findings of the independent investigator reveal that the drone incident in Paris …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Premier League footballer probed over rape claims

Daily Mail

A Premier League footballer was last week questioned by police following multiple allegations of sex offences. A Premier League footballer was last week questioned by police following multiple allegations of sex offences The player in his 30s, is under investigation for alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence relating to a third woman ‘The investigation remains ongoing and …

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2 months ago

Leeds player Junior Firpo gets 3-game ban for alleged headbutt

Associated Press

LONDON — Leeds defender Junior Firpo has been suspended for three games for allegedly headbutting a Millwall opponent in an off-the-ball incident during a midweek game in England’s second-tier Championship. The English Football Association said Saturday that the ban was imposed because Firpo’s actions constituted “violent conduct.” He had denied the allegation. “The defender’s behavior around the 95th minute wasn’t …

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2 months ago

Executive at Premier League club in FA safeguarding investigation

The Telegraph

A Premier League figure who was previously investigated by police for sex offences is now the subject of a Football Association safeguarding inquiry. The safeguarding probe, first reported by the Athletic, emerged after prosecutors decided earlier this year there was not enough evidence to charge him in relation to two women who came forward with complaints. The FA said in …

Premier League Safeguarding Investigation

2 months ago

Girl with suspected autism, 17, is 'banned for SIX matches' after asking 'bearded' transgender opponent 'are you a man?' during football match as parents hit out at sanction

Daily Mail

A girl footballer suspected to have autism has reportedly received a six-game ban having asked a transgender player with a 'beard': 'Are you a man?' A National Serious Case Panel delivered the verdict after the girl's comments during a friendly against a trans-inclusive football club in July, though she has denied being transphobic, according to The Telegraph. FILE PHOTO: A …

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3 months ago

Hernandez Faces Suspension for Protests at Milan Match

Associated Press

Milan Defender Théo Hernandez has been suspended for two matches for his actions at the end of Sunday's Serie A defeat at Fiorentina. The French left back was shown a straight red card and was also sent off by the league judge for directing a disrespectful criticism to the referee several times and in an agitated manner.

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3 months, 1 week ago

Bills’ Von Miller suspended by NFL for 4 games for violating personal conduct policy

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller was suspended four games by the NFL on Tuesday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Miller was accused last November of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend at their home outside Dallas during the Bills’ bye week. I’m happy to just be in this moment, living my life and do the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fantasy football feud leads to fake bomb threat, international investigation and federal charges, prosecutors say

CNN

CNN — Witty banter and rivalrous trash talk are commonplace in fantasy football leagues, but one Philadelphia man’s online beef has resulted in an international investigation and federal charges after he falsely accused a fellow player of intending to carry out violent attacks, prosecutors say. Gabriel made the first false threat after an online disagreement with a member of his …

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4 months ago

Women file amended complaint against NFL kicker Brandon McManus alleging sexual assault

Associated Press

Two women who sued NFL kicker Brandon McManus alleging he sexually assaulted them last year when they were serving as flight attendants on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ flight to London filed an amended complaint on Friday that includes their names. “As a result of the Jaguars’ non-enforcement of policy, defendant Brandon McManus drank alcohol to the point that he got drunk, …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Oklahoma RB coach DeMarco Murray suspended for one game for recruiting violations

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray will be suspended for one game because he contacted prospects and their families before the permissible time period. The school, Murray and the enforcement staff agreed that the violations occurred when Murray contacted 17 prospects over 16 months, including 65 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kirk Ferentz and WR coach suspended for recruiting violation, will miss No. 25 Iowa’s opener

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz said Thursday the suspension of Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr was self imposed. I made a mistake in the recruiting process.” Ferentz is beginning his 26th season at Iowa, where his 196 wins rank third all-time among Big Ten …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Youth sports coach Chris Flores convicted of sexually assaulting woman and 14-year-old girl

LA Times

Chris Flores, shown in a booking photo, is set to be sentenced on Oct. 4. A prominent Orange County youth coach was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a young woman. The Superior Court jury found Christopher Martin Flores, a former coach and trainer at the Stars Prep Academy, guilty of seven felony counts, including four counts …

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6 months ago

Jude Bellingham fined and receives suspended ban for Slovakia celebration

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

NFL star and former Pro Bowler SUSPENDED for performance-enhancing drug use

Daily Mail

Free agent safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. was suspended six games by the NFL on Tuesday after violating the league's performance-enhancing substance abuse policy. In 12 NFL seasons, Gipson has 684 tackles, 33 interceptions and three TDs in 173 games for the Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears and 49ers after going undrafted out of Wyoming. Tashaun Gibson, pictured playing …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Brandon McManus DENIES sexually assaulting women on Jaguars flight as NFL star's lawyers brand 'false' allegations an 'EXTORTION attempt'

Daily Mail

Two female flight attendants are seeking in excess of $1million and a jury trial Brandon McManus' legal team has vehemently denied claims that the NFL star sexually assaulted two women during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Two women are suing the Jaguars and its former kicker after alleging that he sexually assaulted them on a team flight to London …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Colorado Avalanche try to forge ahead after losing Valeri Nichushkin to six-month suspension

Associated Press

DENVER — The nameplate above the locker for Valeri Nichushkin has already been removed at the Colorado Avalanche’s practice facility. AP AUDIO: Avalanche Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months an hour before team’s playoff game loss The co-leader in Stanley Cup Playoff goals has been suspended for at least half a year. “Obviously, tough for him, his family,” …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Naby Keita suspended by Werder Bremen after walking out of Bundesliga game

The Independent

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Capitals’ Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs’ Noah Gregor

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson was suspended six games Friday for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor. In a video announcing the suspension, player safety said Wilson swung his stick in “extremely reckless fashion.” “Wilson’s actions on this play are fully under his own control, irresponsible and not related to any sort …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended 4 games for elbowing Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler in the head

Associated Press

NEW YORK — New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe has been suspended four games for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head. The NHL’s department of player safety announced the ban after a disciplinary hearing Tuesday, handing the well-known rookie his first suspension 10 games into his career. The league, in a video explaining its rationale for …

New York Nhl Rempe Siegenthaler

10 months, 1 week ago

Ex-NFL player alleges sexual abuse by Colton High trainer who was coach’s daughter

LA Times

Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright returns an interception in the third quarter of a wild-card playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 5, 2014. And I just felt like if I didn’t say this and I didn’t come out then I’m kind of doing the same thing that everybody else is doing and I’m not helping the cause.” California 6 …

School Sexual Abuse High Nfl Wright Told Daughter

10 months, 3 weeks ago

NHL suspends Maple Leafs’ Rielly 5 games for cross-checking the Senators’ Greig. NHLPA is appealing

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was suspended five games for cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig in the final seconds of the teams’ game over the weekend. “This is an intentional, forceful strike to an opponent’s head using the stick as a weapon to exact retribution on an opponent well after a goal has been scored.” As a result …

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11 months, 1 week ago

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

Associated Press

TORONTO — The NHL will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players facing sexual assault charges in a 2018 case involving Canada’s world junior team that year, Commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday. Addressing the situation at All-Star Weekend days after the NHL players were charged by police in London, Ontario, with sexual …

London Sexual Assault Canada Players Team Nhl Bettman

11 months, 1 week ago

NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves

The Independent

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Sexual Assault Nhl Bettman

11 months, 1 week ago

Court documents show 5 players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault

Associated Press

TORONTO — Court documents show five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault. Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames and former NHL player Alex Formenton are facing charges in connection to an incident alleged to have happened on …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Canadiens’ Gallagher suspended 5 games for an illegal check to the head of Islanders’ Adam Pelech

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has been suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech. The NHL announced the suspension Friday after a disciplinary phone hearing with Gallagher, who was given a match penalty and ejected for hitting Pelech in the head with his right elbow midway through …

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1 year ago

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander suspended 1 game for actions during coin toss at Carolina

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been suspended by the team for Sunday night’s must-win showdown against Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings. “It’s never for one thing,” said coach Matt LaFleur, who made the decision with general manager Brian Gutekunst. I think there will be probably better communication moving forward.” Alexander was suspended one …

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1 year ago

NFL denies Eagles’ appeal of $100,000 fine, security chief DiSandro’s sideline ban, AP sources say

Associated Press

The NFL has denied the Eagles’ appeal of a $100,000 fine and the league’s ban of the team’s security chief, Dom DiSandro, from the sideline for the remainder of the regular season, two people familiar with the league’s decision told The Associated Press on Friday. DiSandro pulled Greenlaw off Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith and shouted at him after a …

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1 year ago

NFL denies Eagles security chief DiSandro's appeal of fine, sideline ban, AP source says

The Independent

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Nfl Eagles Disandro

1 year ago

Tom Brady slams Colts QB instead of Damontae Kazee for brutal hit on Michael Pittman Jr... despite Steelers safety being suspended for the remainder of the season over tackle

Daily Mail

Tom Brady has offered an alternative take on the decision to suspend Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee - instead suggesting he wasn't to blame for his big hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Kazee has been suspended by the NFL for the remainder of the season after he was ejected during the Steelers' loss against the Colts …

Tom Brady Colts Steelers Hit Pittman Tom Brady

1 year ago

Turkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee at a top-flight match

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Turkish Football Federation has …

Turkey Attack Referee President Turkish Buyukeksi Koca

1 year, 1 month ago

Shane Pinto’s half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey

Associated Press

Glenn Healy still remembers longtime NHL director of security Frank Torpey walking into a locker room in the 1980s to warn players about the pitfalls of illegal sports wagering. “The education has always been there: I guess it has to be put onto speed dial and be more enforced today because gambling is more prevalent than it was in the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

MLS suspends Vancouver coach Sartini for six games

The Hindu

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini was suspended for six games by Major League Soccer on Thursday after multiple league policy violations in a season-ending playoff loss earlier this month. Sartini was hit was a one-game ban for the ejection but the league added an extra five games to the ban for what an MLS statement called his “violation of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NFL upholds four-game suspension of Broncos safety Kareem Jackson, costing him $558K in lost wages

Associated Press

DENVER — This time, Kareem Jackson caught no breaks from the NFL, which denied his appeal of his four-game suspension for a high hit on Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs that came on his third play back from his first suspension. Brooks also heard Jackson’s last appeal, for an illegal hit on a Green Bay tight end last month, and …

Suspension Nfl Hit Broncos Denver Dobbs Safety Kareem

1 year, 2 months ago

Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney, Karen Truszkowski. Tucker’s agent, Neil Cornrich, said the hearing officer’s report was filled with “countless factual and legal …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘I am pro romance’: Kelly Clarkson denies bashing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship

Hindustan Times

Kelly Clarkson set the record straight after she was accused of bashing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship. She told her guest, Saturday Night Live star Bowen Yang, “It’s not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now.” “It’s like you’re watching Housewives while you’re watching,” she added. “They’re just talking about …

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1 year, 2 months ago

No. 2 Michigan suspends staffer after NCAA launches investigation into allegations of sign-stealing

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Michigan announced Friday it has suspended a low-level football program employee a day after disclosing it is under NCAA investigation for allegedly stealing the play-calling signals used by Wolverines opponents. The Wolverines, who started their season with coach Jim Harbaugh serving a university-imposed three-game suspension …

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1 year, 3 months ago

NFL revises gambling policy, reinstates Detroit’s Jameson Williams and 2 other suspended players

Associated Press

The NFL has revised its gambling policy and is reinstating three players who previously received longer suspensions. The minimum suspension for gambling on NFL games increases to one year, and for players who bet on their own teams, the minimum suspension was raised to two years. In a memo sent to teams and obtained by The Associated Press, the league …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What to expect from Jameson Williams as Lions WR returns from gambling suspension

New York Times

The Detroit Lions are fresh off a road win over the Green Bay Packers and in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Per the previous policy, Williams was not eligible to return to practice or to play in games until the Lions’ Week 7 contest versus the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 22. Williams’ status The league’s previous …

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1 year, 3 months ago

On this day in 2005: Neil Lennon banned after barging referee in Old Firm derby

The Independent

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Lennon Neil Celtic

1 year, 3 months ago

Michigan State tells football coach Mel Tucker it will fire him for misconduct with rape survivor

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker on Monday that he will be fired without compensation for misconduct involving activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy in a sordid case that dates back more than a year. “The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Suspended Michigan State coach calls harassment allegations false and outside scope of Title IX

Associated Press

Suspended Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker said Monday that allegations of sexual harassment against him are “completely false” and the intimate phone call he had with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy is outside the scope of both Title IX and school policy. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller suspended Tucker without pay Sunday, less than 24 hours after …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State suspended football coach Mel Tucker without pay on Sunday, less than 24 hours after allegations became public in a USA Today report that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone call last year. Michigan State may fire Tucker for …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Two women testified to MLB about Trevor Bauer. Will their accounts be heard in court?

LA Times

Trevor Bauer, pitching for the Dodgers in 2021, is being sued in civil court by a San Diego woman who claims he twice battered her. “If they have enough of it and it was close enough in circumstance,” Goldman said, “they might be able to argue it doesn’t fall under character, which is inadmissible, but falls under habit, which is …

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1 year, 4 months ago

List of NFL players suspended for violating gambling policies

Associated Press

The NFL has been suspending players for gambling violations since the 1963 season. ___ 1963 Green Bay HB Paul Hornung: The 1986 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was suspended for the season for betting on league games. Detroit DT Alex Karras: The 2020 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame also was suspended for the season …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Iowa will appeal suspension of Noah Shannon, who admits involvement but not charged in gambling case

Associated Press

Iowa football player Noah Shannon, who has acknowledged his involvement in sports wagering, has been suspended for the season, coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday. Shannon has not been charged in the state’s criminal investigation of illegal sports wagering by athletes at Iowa and Iowa State. I think it’s punitive, me personally, and I’m hopeful they’ll reconsider his case.” Two current …

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CFL's Chad Kelly suspended at least 9 games after investigation into ex-coach's lawsuit

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