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“Is A Basketball A Lethal Weapon?” And “Is Pulling Up Your Shorts A Fighting Stance?” Among Stupid Questions At Issue In Ja Morant Hearing


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Former Dallas Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson. In the photo, he is talking into several microphones.

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Lawsuit: Dallas Mavericks Fired Donnie Nelson For Reporting Sexual Assault And Harassment

The offices of USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee are seen on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Every Promise Made By USA Gymnastics In The Larry Nassar Settlement

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Here’s What Happened When Jane Doe Sued Chauncey Billups For Sexual Assault

A protest sign is seen in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse ahead of the start of jury deliberations in the retrial of actor and comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault case in Norristown, Pennsylvania on April 25, 2018.

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Bill Cosby Didn’t Win

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Baylor v Buffalo

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Another Baylor Sexual Assault Trial Begins Today

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Report: Tony La Russa Told Arresting Officer, “I’m A Hall-Of-Famer Baseball Person”

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Antonio Brown Gets To Redeem Himself Because He Helps Your Team Win

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