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sports-college-football1 month ago•1 min saved

TCU Receiver Hospitalized After Locker Room Altercation With Teammate

TCU wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma was hospitalized for three days with brain bleeding and a concussion after a locker-room altercation in which teammate Jacob Fields allegedly punched and kicked him; Fields was dismissed, arrested for aggravated assault, and released on bond. Ezukanma, unconscious at the time and not playing in the season opener, was a key contributor in the rotation, while Fields reportedly apologized via text and the team prepared for Week 2 vs Grambling State.

via USA Today|

#brain-bleed #college-football #jacob-fields

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

TCU safety charged after locker-room punch-and-kick leaves teammate with brain bleed

TCU safety Jacob Fields punched teammate Dozie Ezukanma in the locker room, then kicked him in the head, causing a brain bleed and concussion that led to several days in the hospital; Ezukanma was released Aug. 16. Fields was dismissed from the team Aug. 15 and later arrested Aug. 30 on an aggravated assault charge, posting a $50,000 bond after turning himself in. An arrest affidavit cites witnesses and Ezukanma’s account of the attack.

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram|

#aggravated-assault #brain-bleed #college-football

sports9 months ago•21 min saved

Schroder hit with 3-game ban after heated clash with Doncic

The NBA suspended Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder for three games after he confronted and allegedly attempted to strike Luka Doncic following the Dec. 28 Lakers–Kings game. Schroder will miss games against Houston, the Lakers rematch, and the Knicks, costing him about $300,000 in salary. Doncic reportedly taunted him during the game, and Schroder later reposted the league’s statement with the word “attempting,” a reaction that drew criticism.

via OutKick|

#dennis-schroder #locker-room-incident #luka-doncic

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Christian Wilkins' Injury and Controversies Lead to Raiders' Decision

Christian Wilkins was released by the Raiders amid controversy over a second foot injury he sustained, which he refused to have surgically repaired, and a locker room incident involving a kiss that may have contributed to his release for conduct reasons. The dispute over his injury and conduct could lead to a lengthy grievance process, affecting his future team prospects, with the Patriots showing potential interest.

via ProFootballRumors.com|

#christian-wilkins #contract-dispute #foot-injury

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Christian Wilkins' Controversial Kiss and Raiders Departure

Christian Wilkins was released by the Raiders after a playful incident where he kissed a teammate on the head, which was reported as upsetting the teammate and possibly contributing to his release, alongside his unresolved foot injury and contract dispute.

via Defector|

#christian-wilkins #locker-room-incident #nfl-grievance

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Raiders Release Christian Wilkins Amid Contract Dispute and Culture Shift

Christian Wilkins was unexpectedly released by the Las Vegas Raiders after only five games in the 2024 season, amid reports of an incident with a teammate and concerns over his physical condition, despite his previous strong performance and a lucrative contract. The team cited a lack of physical preparedness and internal issues, but Wilkins is expected to attract interest from other teams and is pursuing a grievance to recover his guaranteed money.

via Yahoo Sports|

#christian-wilkins #locker-room-incident #nfl

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"MLS Investigates Matt Miazga's Controversial Referee Encounter"

The Professional Soccer Referees Association has called for action after FC Cincinnati player Matt Miazga allegedly entered the officials' locker room and had to be forcibly removed by stadium security following their win against the New York Red Bulls. However, multiple sources, including representatives from both teams, have disputed the PSRA's characterization of events, stating that Miazga left with a member of Cincinnati's staff and was not forcibly removed. MLS is currently investigating the incident, and Miazga has been suspended for Cincinnati's conference semifinal match due to accumulated yellow cards.

via The Athletic|

#fc-cincinnati #locker-room-incident #matt-miazga