The New York Times – Sports:
His role in the misappropriation of welfare money has infuriated people in his native Mississippi and prompted some fans to call for his removal from the Hall of Fame.
Author: Jenny Vrentas
-
In Lieu of Revenge, Baker Mayfield Is Humbled Again by the Browns
The New York Times – Sports:
Mayfield, the former Cleveland quarterback, was discarded after the team successfully recruited Deshaun Watson as his replacement. But leading Carolina, Mayfield could not out-duel Watson’s stand-in.
-
Deshaun Watson Apologizes as Suspension Is Under Review
The New York Times – Sports:
Accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women, Watson said he was “truly sorry.” His lack of remorse had been cited as part of the rationale for his six-game regular-season suspension.
-
In His Football Return, Deshaun Watson Tries a New Move — Contrition
The New York Times – Sports:
Accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women, Watson said he was “truly sorry.” His lack of remorse had been cited as part of the rationale for his six-game regular-season suspension.
-
Deshaun Watson’s 30 Accusers Reached Settlements With Texans
The New York Times – Sports:
Thirty women reached settlements with the team Watson played for when he was accused of sexual misconduct during massage appointments. Four lawsuits against Watson are outstanding.
-
N.F.L. Players Pay a Small Price When Accused of Violence Against Women
The New York Times – Sports:
A peer-reviewed study found that players who are arrested in these cases generally do not suffer major career consequences.
-
Sandra Douglass Morgan Is Hired As Raiders Team President
The New York Times – Sports:
Reeling from scandal and the exodus of team executives, the Las Vegas Raiders hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as their president. She is the first Black woman to hold the role in N.F.L. history.
-
Houston Texans Lawsuit Expands Inquiry Into Deshaun Watson
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the 24 women who sued Watson for sexual misconduct claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday that the N.F.L. team enabled their star quarterback’s alleged behavior.
-
Roger Goodell Defends Commanders Investigation, but Not Snyder
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.F.L.’s commissioner defended the league’s investigation into harassment claims against the Washington Commanders, but offered no support of the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, who did not appear.