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On Friday, former Jaguars (now Commanders) kicker Brandon McManus and the Jaguars were sued for an alleged incident that occurred on the team flight to London during the 2023 season. The NFL says this about the case: “We are aware of the matter but will decline comment.” Sometimes, the NFL will acknowledge that a matter has triggered a review under …

In most cases involving allegations of off-field misconduct against a player, the NFL’s mission is simple. Find the facts and, if the player violated the Personal Conduct Policy, drop the hammer. As to the new allegations against former Jaguars (now Commanders) kicker Brandon McManus, the NFL is in a delicate spot. Because the Jaguars also have been sued for failing …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 27, 2024, 07:19 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken have called a press conference for Tuesday which is when they are expected to name Dan Bylsma the second coach in franchise history, a source with knowledge of the decision told ESPN on Monday, confirming a report. Bylsma …

May 27, 2024, 06:28 PM ET WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Scott Arniel believes overcoming the lowest point in his career will help him reach higher aspirations with the Winnipeg Jets. Arniel was named the new head coach of the Jets on Friday, 12 years after his only other time in the role ended with him being fired by the Columbus Blue …

Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown’s rookie season ended before it began. He tore the anterior cruciate in his left knee during a preseason game against the Seahawks and spent the year working with Cowboys rehab specialist Britt Brown. “It’s been good, the recovery process and the rehab process with Britt,” Overshown told Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Everything’s been …

The Washington Commanders said Monday they were made aware of a lawsuit filed in civil court last week against kicker Brandon McManus. A spokesperson said the team is looking into the matter and has spoken with McManus’ agent and the NFL office. ESPN reported two women are suing McManus for sexually assaulting them during a charter flight to London last …

USATSI Safety Jordan Whitehead is back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that drafted him, after a short stint with the New York Jets. The 27-year-old was taken in the fourth round of the 2018 draft by the Bucs, but they let him go in free agency after four years with the team. This offseason, they got him back …

Davis not concerned about Hall of Fame chances as eligibility looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Vernon Davis will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame next year, but the former 49ers tight end isn’t too concerned about his chances to be enshrined with the Class of 2025. “If it’s meant for me, then it will …

Tom Brady achieved nearly everything imaginable in his NFL career, winning seven Super Bowl titles, three league MVPs and quarterbacking a team to an undefeated regular season. But there’s one thing he didn’t do that one of the top challengers to his status as the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history has a chance to accomplish in 2024: three-peat. Patrick …

Getty Images Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars are being sued by two women who allege McManus sexually assaulted them during the team’s overseas flight to London last year, according to court documents obtained by ESPN. The two women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed the lawsuit in Duval County (Florida) Circuit Civil Court on Friday.  McManus, …

The NFL’s Sunday Ticket feature has raised antitrust issues since its inception 30 years ago. In only nine days, the NFL will defend the product at trial. As recently noted by Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the landmark litigation comes to a head starting on June 5. The basic argument is that the NFL’s broadcast antitrust exemption doesn’t allow …

Why DB coach views rookie Green as ‘upgrade’ to 49ers’ secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks believes 49ers rookie cornerback Renardo Green has the potential to be as versatile as Deommodore Lenoir. The second-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft already has been challenged by Bullocks and the coaching staff, …

When the first (erroneous) reports emerged regarding #Deflategate, my wife and I had a conversation about it, which went something like this. Wife: “What’s the issue?” Me: “They say someone took air out of footballs.” Wife: “Why would they do that?” Me: “To make it easier to grip.” Wife: “What’s the benefit of it?” Me: “Makes it easier to throw.” …

Getty Images Kenny Pickett is entering a new phase in his NFL career. The former first-round pick entered the league as the future franchise cornerstone of the Pittsburgh Steelers under center, but fast forward a few seasons later and he’s now serving as the backup to Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.  The Eagles traded for Pickett back in mid-March after the …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 27, 2024, 01:34 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday. It’s the maximum fine allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance …