The New York Times – Sports:
The Buffalo Bills rookie punter and two of his college teammates were accused of the rape of a 17-year-old high school student in a lawsuit filed in San Diego.
Author: Jenny Vrentas and Ken Belson
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Watson Suspended 11 Games and Fined $5 Million in Sexual Misconduct Case
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. was seeking a yearlong suspension, but reached a settlement with the quarterback after an arbitrator recommended a six-game penalty.
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N.F.L. Names Advisor to Hear Deshaun Watson Appeal
The New York Times – Sports:
Peter C. Harvey advised the league in 2017 on its decision to suspend Ezekiel Elliott for six games after an investigation of domestic violence accusations.
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Deshaun Watson Discipline Decision Expected Monday
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L. players association and the league were both told to expect a ruling from Sue L. Robinson, the arbitrator in the personal conduct hearing.
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Daniel Snyder Answers Congress’s Questions About Harassment Claims
The New York Times – Sports:
The owner of the N.F.L.’s Washington Commanders was accused of sexual harassment by former employees during a congressional round table in February.
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Retiring as Coach, Bruce Arians Joins the Buccaneers’ Front Office
The New York Times – Sports:
Arians left a previous retirement to coach Tampa Bay in 2019 and won a title after the 2020 season. Todd Bowles, the defensive coordinator and a former Jets head coach, will succeed him.
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NFL to Change Postseason Overtime Rule After Bills’ Playoff Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
Each team will get an overtime possession in playoff games.
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Brian Flores’s Lawsuit Looms Over N.F.L. Owners Meetings
The New York Times – Sports:
At its annual meeting, the league announced plans to increase diverse hiring practices, as John Mara, the Giants’ co-owner, called Flores’s claims of discrimination “false.”