ESPN: Ruling in Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case expected Monday
In June, Watson settled 20 of the 24 lawsuits he was facing; the other four remain active and are on track to go to trial next year.
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Houston Texans rookie WR John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia and likely will not play this season.
Robinson Cano to make Atlanta Braves debut vs. New York Mets
Robinson Cano will make his Atlanta Braves debut Monday against his former team, the New York Mets, in the opener of a key three-game series between the division rivals.
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans agree to five-year designated maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $231 million
Williamson is guaranteed $193 million and if he makes the All-NBA team, wins MVP or Defensive Player of the Year next season it will trigger supermax escalator clauses that could up the total value of the deal.
ACC to drop divisions for format with permanent rivalries in 2023
Starting in 2023, the league announced it will move to a 3-5-5 format, in which each team has three permanent rivalry games played annually, with the other 10 opponents rotating on an every-other-year basis.
ESPN: Lawsuit filed against Houston Texans alleges team ‘enabled’ Deshaun Watson’s behavior
Monday’s lawsuit provides the most detailed account yet of what, if any, prior knowledge people within the Texans organization had of Watson’s behavior.
ESPN: Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s NFL disciplinary hearing scheduled for Tuesday
The NFL hopes for clarity on this case before training camp begins in late July.
Former Tiger Hunter Renfrow agrees to $32M extension with Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Friday.
Number of lawsuits vs. Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson now 24
Though two grand juries in Texas declined to pursue criminal charges against Watson earlier this year, the NFL is investigating whether he violated its code of conduct and interviewed the quarterback in person last month as part of its investigation.
Dolphins reach deal with former Gamecock Melvin Ingram
The Dolphins and defensive end Melvin Ingram have agreed to a contract, a league source confirmed to ESPN, adding quality depth to a pass rush that ranked as one of the NFL’s most aggressive last season.
