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Starlin Castro suspended 30 games for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy
Washington Nationals veteran infielder Starlin Castro has been suspended without pay for 30 days for violating the MLB’s joint domestic violence policy. He was originally placed on administrative leave on July 16 while the league investigated the allegations against him....
![Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of ‘burglary domestic violence’ [Update]](https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/a39e8905471e085edf8b8daba890c391.jpg)
Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of ‘burglary domestic violence’ [Update]
Former Seahawk Richard Sherman was arrested this morning in King County, Washington, for “Burglary Domestic Violence,” according to police records and first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sherman was denied bail....
Habs’ Brendan Gallagher is probably having a worse week than you
A Montreal Canadien was robbed last night. I’m not talking about being robbed in a hockey sense. The Lightning definitely won the Cup convincingly. I’m talking about actual robbery — Ocean’s Eleven style....
Who is Trevor Bauer's agent?
If you’ve read about the restraining order that a court issued against Trevor Bauer on behalf of his alleged sexual assault victim, you may have noticed that The Athletic quoted “a statement made on Tuesday night by Bauer’s agent, Jon Fetterolf.”...
Chiefs' Frank Clark charged with third felony in decade
The Kansas City Chiefs offense is filled to the brim with elite weapons. Well, last night we learned that their defense has some weapons of their own, just not the kind any football team wants to have....
Surely, Ukraine’s latest soccer kit won’t incite any international controversy
On Sunday, the president of the Ukrainian Football Administration, Andriy Pavelko, revealed his country’s newest kit, which included a yellow shirt with a few Ukrainian slogans and an outline of the country — wait… is that Crimea?...
Blackhawks sued for endorsing alleged sex assaulter by another victim
First a former player sued the Chicago Blackhawks over alleged sexual abuse from a coach, and now they’re being sued by a former high school player in Michigan where said coach, Brad Aldrich, landed after the Hawks gave him a positive recommendation for the job. The plaintiff is suing the Hawks for ...
Why it matters that Marcell Ozuna was charged with strangulation
Braves star outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested on Saturday. What little we know about the incident comes via the Sandy Springs, Ga., Police Department, who issued the following statement Saturday night:...
![Braves star Marcell Ozuna strangled his wife and threw her against a wall, police allege [Update]](https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/05e589e3de38bb3068b539ff3835c8d6.jpg)
Braves star Marcell Ozuna strangled his wife and threw her against a wall, police allege [Update]
Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday for aggravated assault by strangulation and family violence, after officers allege they witnessed him grab his wife by the neck, and throw her against a wall....
Former All-Star closer found guilty of sexual assault against a 13-year-old
Fifteen counts of sexual assault against a minor. For such horrific charges as statutory sexual assault and corruption of a minor....
Joey Gallo’s teammates build mock crime scene to investigate his trip over first base
Hi, I’d like to report a crime. Yes, his last name is Gallo, first name Joey… Uh huh, yes, he got roasted by his teammates after tripping on first base. I know, it’s hilarious....
Lawsuit claims ex-Blackhawks coach, a convicted sex offender, masturbated in front of player, threatened retaliation if he didn't participate in sexual activity
I don’t mean to turn this into “Chicago Controversies This Morning,” but it just so happened that another pretty gross story broke out of these parts last night:...
Ja Morant should believe he’s a top-5 PG, even though he’s not
The amount of talent at point guard in the NBA right now is unprecedented. It seems like every team has a borderline All-Star bringing the ball up the court. Just think about it. How many guys in the league right now have earned an All-Star nod at the position? Eighteen. And that doesn’t include str...
When it comes to star athletes and sexual assault, don’t listen to the guys with an agenda
It was 8 years ago now that I wrote about my own sexual assault for a site I had only recently starting reading, called Deadspin. My purpose in writing it wasn’t to gain sympathy, or to “play the victim card” — the go-to insult a certain segment of Twitter pulls out every time a woman shares any kin...
Woj’s F-bomb to a U.S. Senator proved to be prophetic today
In a response to hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans across the country, the United States Senate passed a COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act this afternoon by a vote of 94-1. And the “1” vote was brought to you by Josh Hawley, who ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said “fuck you” to last summer. ...
Sports world hails guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin
The sports world took to twitter before and after the Derek Chauvin verdict was announced Tuesday. Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was found guilty on all counts, which included second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree mansla...
Ex-Houston LB Zamar Kirven charged with murdering high school teammates
Former University of Houston linebacker Zamar Kirven, 21, has been charged with capital murder after allegedly shooting and killing two men in a Texas home over the weekend, according to the Waco Tribune....
Rams star Aaron Donald could be facing assault charges after alleged late-night brawl: Report
Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald is facing assault charges stemming from an incident last weekend in Pittsburgh, according to a KDKA report. ...
Bernie Madoff, whose Ponzi scheme screwed the Mets for years, dies in prison
Bernie Madoff tried to get clemency from Donald Trump in 2019, and last year asked to be released from prison because of kidney disease. He didn’t get the presidential get-out-of-jail-free card, and didn’t get the compassionate release, but Madoff is now off the hook for the remaining 138 years of h...