Major League Baseball has made its decision regarding Steven Wright’s arrest in December, suspending the Boston Red Sox knuckleballer 15 games for violating the league’s Domestic Violence Policy. Wright was arrested at his home in Tennessee after he and his wife got into what the pitcher’s lawyer described as a “verbal argument.” While acknowledging that an argument took place, both Wright and his lawyer were adamant the incident did not get physical. The case was retired on Dec. 21, and the charges will be dismissed in December 2018 so long as there are no further incidents. The Red Sox released the following statement Friday: NESN.com
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Derek Fisher Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI After Early-Morning Car Crash
Share this: Former NBA player and coach Derek Fisher was arrested early Sunday morning after flipping his Cadillac on the 101 Freeway in California. Fisher and his lone passenger, former “Basketball Wives” reality star Gloria Govan, both escaped the crash unharmed, but Fisher was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol. The Los Angeles Daily News shared additional details from the incident: The crash was a little after 3 a.m. on the westbound freeway, approaching the 405 Freeway interchange. Fisher, 42, was driving a 2015 Cadillac, the California Highway Patrol reported. Fisher was driving in the number four lane, approaching the 405 interchange, when he allowed the vehicle to veer right and
Did ESPN Alter Tiger Woods’ Mugshot Photo After His DUI Arrest?
Share this: Despite ESPN’s best efforts, Tiger Woods wasn’t having a good hair day Sunday. ESPN appeared to doctor Woods’ arrest photos, with Twitter users pointing out the differences between Woods’ actual mugshot and the picture used on “Sportscenter.” Woods was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was found asleep at the wheel of his car in Southern Florida and failed a sobriety test, according to police. Nevertheless, the former golf superstar claims he hadn’t been drinking alcohol Sunday night and his prescription medications caused his driving problems. In the coming days, sports fans will gain a clearer picture of the about what happened with Woods. And they’ll be counting on ESPN to tell the whole
Tiger Woods Explains His Side Of The Story In Statement After DUI Arrest
Share this: Tiger Woods has released a statement regarding his arrest early Monday morning. The golf superstar was arrested on charges of driving under the influence near his Jupiter, Fla., home. Reports indicate he was taken into custody at 3 a.m. ET, and Palm Beach County Sheriff records say he was released from jail at 10:50 a.m. The official charges were for DUI-unlawful blood alcohol/DUI alcohol or drugs, according to the records, but Woods since has attempted to clear up what led to his arrest with a public statement. Thumbnail photo via Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Tiger Woods Arrested On DUI Charges In Florida; See His Jail Mugshot
Share this: It appears Tiger Woods is in trouble again. The golfer and 14-time major winner was arrested in Jupiter, Fla., early Monday on charges of driving under the influence, WPTV-TV in West Palm Beach reported. The network said Woods was taken into custody around 3 a.m. ET and released from Palm Beach County Jail at 10:50 a.m. A NESN.com search of online Palm Beach County Sheriff records turned up Woods’ arrest details. Woods is off the PGA Tour again after another back surgery in April, but he said Wednesday that he hasn’t felt as good as he does now in years. We’ll update this story as more details emerge. Thumbnail photo via Orlando Ramirez/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Has More Questions For Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott About Assault Accusations
Share this: The NFL still has some questions for Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott regarding the domestic assault allegations made by his ex-girlfriend in July. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the league submitted follow-up questions to Elliott that he is still in the process of completing. Sources told Schefter that any discipline that could be levied by the league would not take place until the 2017 season. Elliott’s ex-girlfriend told Columbus, Ohio police that the running back assaulted her in her parked car in July, according to the initial report. Elliott was not arrested and has maintained that he did nothing wrong throughout the process. The star running back answered questions from the league during the season and has complied fully with
Lochte feels ‘hurt’ after ‘Dancing with the Stars’ incident
LOS ANGELES — Ryan Lochte says he feels “a little hurt” after two men were arrested for allegedly rushing the stage following his performance on “Dancing with the Stars.” The two men, wearing anti-Lochte T-shirts, were arrested on suspicion of criminal trespassing, Los Angeles police spokesman Officer Mike Lopez said. They had rushed the stage while Lochte was getting his scores from judge Carrie Ann Inaba for his debut performance during Monday night’s live installment of the celebrity ballroom dance competition. “Hey, back off,” Inaba said as the altercation was occurring off screen. When the show returned, “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron explained they were interrupted by “a little incident” and thanked the ABC series’ security team “for staying in shape.” The two