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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

Kalyn Kahler

Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field following the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Watson is dressed in his uniform. In the background are stadium lights and fans.

Deshaun Watson

What Licensed Massage Therapists And Former NFL Players Have To Say About Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson; Lawyer Says More Women Have Talked To Police


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Diana Moskovitz

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Media Meltdowns

NFL Reporter Who Compared Women Suing Deshaun Watson To Terrorists No Longer Working For Houston Chronicle

Quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans looks on from the bench late in the fourth quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans

More Women In The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits Will Use Their Names

There’s Nothing Complicated About The Deshaun Watson Lawsuits

A photo of license massage therapist Ashley Solis as she speaks at a press conference. Solis described the quarterback of the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson, forcing her to touch his penis during a massage he had hired her to provide. On her left and her right are the attorneys representing her.

Ashley Solis speaking at press conference about Deshaun Watson

Two Of The Women Suing Deshaun Watson Tell Their Stories

Massage Therapist Tells Sports Illustrated About Incident With Deshaun Watson; Three More Lawsuits Filed

Tennessee Titans v Houston Texans

The 16 Lawsuits Filed Against Deshaun Watson Tell One Story

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F. King Alexander

Death To The NCAA

Ex-LSU President Resigns His Job At Oregon State Due To LSU Scandal

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Attorney Says He’s Spoken To 22 Women With Allegations Against Deshaun Watson

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Deshaun Watson Accused Of Sexual Assault In Seven Lawsuits

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Tom Ley

Masseuse Accuses Deshaun Watson Of Sexual Assault In Civil Suit

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Yasiel Puig

The Battle For Yasiel Puig’s Narrative

Former head coach Les Miles of the Kansas Jayhawks watches from the sidelines during the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Les Miles at Kansas

College Football

The Problem Was That Les Miles Stopped Winning

Then-LSU head football coach Les Miles looks on during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Auburn, Alabama.

Les Miles

The Growing LSU Scandal Now Includes Les Miles

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John Geddert

Gymnastics

Gymnastics Coach John Geddert Dies By Suicide Hours After He Is Criminally Charged

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The LSU Scandal Reminds Us How College Football Really Works

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina watches as Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar listens to impact statements during the sentencing phase in Ingham County Circuit Court on January 24, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan.

Larry Nassar and Rosemarie Aquilina

Larry Nassar’s Prison Sentence Stands, But The Judge’s Words Still Rankle

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Tiger Stadium

LSU’s Failure To Investigate Sexual Misconduct Goes Beyond Football

Antonio Brown of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jogs on the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on November 08, 2020 in Tampa, Florida.

New Orleans Saints v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs Sucked In Antonio Brown’s First Game Back, But That’s Not Really The Point

NFL player Antonio Brown in a New England Patriots uniform.

Antonio Brown

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on September 27, 2020

AS Roma v Juventus – Serie A

Soccer

Lawsuit Between Cristiano Ronaldo And Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape Set For Bench Trial

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US Capitol Building

Olympics

Congress: The Solution For Stopping Sexual Abuse In Sports Is More Meetings

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Lauren Theisen

Donald Trump watches Venus and Serena Williams compete during the women's final match of the US Open with his girlfriend Melania Knauss (L), his ex-wife Ivana Trump and their daughter Ivanka (R) September 8, 2001 at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.

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Former Model Amy Dorris Accuses Donald Trump Of Sexually Assaulting Her At The 1997 US Open

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