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Texas Longhorns co-defensive coordinator Johnny Nansen was arrested for DWI after a three-vehicle crash in Austin on Sept. 16, with officers noting impairment signs from sobriety tests. Head coach Steve Sarkisian said the team is gathering facts, Nansen was not at Thursday’s practice, and his status for the upcoming game remains uncertain as the investigation continues.
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen could face a three‑game NFL suspension for a first offense under the league's alcohol-related offenses policy after an arrest in Indianapolis on DWI and DWI endangering a person charges Sunday morning; the timing of any discipline remains unclear as the Colts gather information, leaving fantasy managers and team plans uncertain.
Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested in Indianapolis around 1 a.m. Sunday on misdemeanor DWI charges, including DWI endangering a person; he has not been formally charged yet. The Colts issued a brief statement saying they’re gathering more information, and Allen had joined the team a couple weeks ago and had one catch in Saturday’s preseason game.
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug (Xavier Landum) was arrested Aug. 21 by the Allen Police Department and booked into Collin County Jail on DWI, marijuana possession (under 2 ounces) and unlawful firearm possession; he missed a Country Rising Festival appearance due to a "personal emergency." The case follows prior marijuana-related arrests in North Texas, including a February 2025 Arlington arrest later dismissed.
The Washington Commanders fired tight end coach Ben Steele, who joined in February, after a DWI arrest and related charges; interim TE duties were handled by Wes Welker during minicamp, with a replacement expected to be named ahead of training camp.
The Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele days before training camp following a June arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, with The Athletic citing a policy violation. Steele was placed on leave as Wes Welker coached the TEs during minicamp, and Dan Quinn is expected to announce his replacement. The move comes as the team overhauls its coaching staff, with training camp opening soon and a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins scheduled for Aug. 12.
Durham police charged 26-year-old Joseph Savarino with felony death by motor vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and failure to reduce speed in the crash that killed 15-year-old Cardinal Gibbons freshman Jack O’Shea, who was riding an e-bike. Savarino had previously faced a misdemeanor DWI and recorded a BAC of 0.11% about 3 hours 45 minutes after the crash; he posted $100,000 bond, surrendered his license, and was released as the Durham County DA’s Office pursued the new charges following a thorough investigation.
The grandson of Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after a collision that killed a 15-year-old cyclist in Durham, North Carolina. A Breathalyzer measured his BAC at 0.11% about an hour after the incident; he appeared in court, had his license revoked, and posted $100,000 bond. Savarino’s mother, Debbie Savarino, works at Duke, and his brother Michael Savarino previously pleaded guilty to a DWI in 2022.
A 15-year-old, Jack O'Shea, was killed when a car allegedly driven by Joseph Savarino, 26, grandson of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, struck him on an electric bike in Durham, NC. Savarino has been charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after testing 0.11 BAC; he was released on $100,000 bail. O'Shea's mother posted about his 'last perfect day'—confession, two baseball games, and a bike ride—describing him as 'our perfect, smart, athletic, fearless, and handsome' son, whose death has devastated the family.
Joseph Savarino, the 26-year-old grandson of Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was charged with driving while impaired after a fatal crash in Durham, NC that killed a 15-year-old bicyclist. Police say Savarino had a 0.11 BAC; he admitted drinking earlier that night. Bond was set at $100,000 and a driving license revocation order was issued.
A 15-year-old boy on an e-bike on Cole Mill Road in northwest Durham was killed after a Ford Explorer struck him; the driver, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino, has a BAC of 0.11% and is charged with misdemeanor DWI, with bail set at $100,000 and a May 20 court date. The investigation continues, the victim’s mother posted a tribute on Facebook, and Savarino is related to former Duke guard Michael Savarino.
A 15-year-old riding an e-bike was killed in Durham when an SUV struck him; the driver, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino—Coach K’s grandson—was charged with Driving While Impaired, and police are seeking information.
A Durham man, Joseph Savarino, 26, the grandson of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, is charged with driving while impaired after his vehicle struck a 15-year-old riding an electronic bicycle; the victim, Jack O'Shea, died at the scene. Police say Savarino had a 0.11 blood-alcohol content and admitted drinking earlier that night. He posted bond on a $100,000 secured bond, and a judge ordered his license revoked. The case is also noted for Krzyzewski family ties and the boy’s family mourning his loss.
Former Ohio State star and Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested for driving while intoxicated in Euless, Texas, early Saturday, posted a $1,000 bond, and was released as interim head coach Todd Haley takes over for Sunday's noon game against the Dallas Renegades on ABC; Ginn had gone winless in his first two games and issued a statement taking responsibility and pledging accountability as the team moves forward.
Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated in Euless, Texas, after a late-night stop; he posted a $1,000 bond and was released. With Ginn unavailable for Sunday’s noon game against the Dallas Renegades, offensive coordinator Todd Haley will coach the team, and Ginn’s 41st birthday falls on the same day.