LANSING, Mich. — A former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor accused of molesting girls under the guise of medical treatment at his home, a campus clinic and a youth gymnastics club is expected to change his not-guilty pleas in a bid to close the state’s criminal cases against him. Online court records show change-of-plea hearings for 54-year-old Dr. Larry Nassar are scheduled for Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 in two Michigan counties. Jury selection was to begin in one courthouse on Dec. 4. A spokeswoman for state Attorney General Bill Schuette declined to comment, citing a gag order. A message was left Wednesday for one of Nassar’s defense lawyers. In February, the state charged Nassar with 22 counts of first-degree criminal
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Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian Reportedly To Marry In New Orleans Imminently
The family bonds are tightening in Serena Williams’ house. The tennis superstar will marry her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, this week at New Orleans’ Contemporary Arts Center, PEOPLE’s Alexia Fernandez reported Wednesday, citing a source. The Williams-Ohanian wedding will be an intimate affair, but celebrities Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kris Jenner and Meghan Markle are among the rumored guests, some of whom began arriving in the Big Easy as early as Wednesday. Williams and Ohanian have been dating since 2015 and engaged since December 2016. The couple’s first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born Sept. 1. If the Williams-Ohanian wedd... NESN.com
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Laughs Off Rumors Of NFL Actions Against Him
Jerry Jones believes the National Football League is stuck with him and his ‘boys. The Dallas Cowboys owner scoffed at suggestions the NFL might force him to sell the team under a clause in its a constitution and bylaws, telling CBS Dallas on Tuesday the rumors are off base. “I’ve had not one inkling of communication with the league office or any owner that would suggest something that laughable and ridiculous,” Jones said Tuesday on his weekly radio show. ProFootballTalk reported Monday NFL owners have discussed the possibility of Jones forfeiting the Cowboys franchise over possible “conduct detrimental to the welfare of the League or pro... NESN.com
LeBron James, Enes Kanter Need To Be Separated After Heated Scuffle
Two New York Knicks wanted a piece of LeBron James on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. In the final minute of the first quarter of the Knicks’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Frank Ntilikina took exception to James lingering around the basket after a dunk and shoved the Cavs star several times. With the possibility of a skirmish brewing, Knicks center Enes Kanter got into the mix and exchanged words with James before the two players needed to be separated. It’s no surprise that both Ntilikina and Kanter held a short fuse with James. James recently drew the ire of the Knicks after criticizing the franchise for selecting Nt... NESN.com
Patriots Notes: Stephon Gilmore Solid In Return To Action; Pats’ O-Line Shines
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NFL Injury Report: Week 10 Injury Updates For Notable Fantasy Football Stars
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David Pastrnak Nets Power Play Goal In Third Period Vs. Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins dropped a point when they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime at Air Canada Centre on Friday night. However, there were plenty of positives to take away from the game, like David Pastrnak’s power play goal in the third period to put the Bruins up 2-1. To see Pastrnak’s goal, check out the Amica Coverage Cam video above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com