Assault and battery
FILE - In this Aug. 8, 1998, file photo, San Diego Chargers' rookie quarterback Ryan Leaf, the number two player taken in the year's NFL draft, tries to figure out what play is being called from the bench during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Diego. Leaf was arrested Friday, May 22, 2020, on a domestic battery charge in Palm Desert, Calif.,, which is about 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles, according to booking information provided by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kent Horner, File)
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf arrested in California

May. 23, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

A photo provided by the Nashville, Tenn. Police Department shows Michael Mosley. Mosley is accused in the Saturday, Dec. 24, 2019 fatal stabbings outside a Midtown Nashville bar that killed two men and wounded another. (Nashville Police Department via AP)
Police: Man held without bond in Tennessee bar stabbing

By Travis Loller Dec. 26, 2019 11:09 AM EST

Wendell Brown hugs relatives after his arrival at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Romulus, Mich. Brown returned from China where he was imprisoned for his involvement in a bar fight. Brown, a native of Detroit had been teaching English and American football in southwest China when he was arrested in September 2016 and charged with intentional assault. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Former US college football player home from prison in China

By Corey Williams Sep. 25, 2019 09:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson returns a kick during an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been cleared to return to practice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. Thompson was arrested Aug. 24 and suspended indefinitely a day later. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
CB Bryce Thompson will travel to Vols' game at No. 9 Florida

Sep. 18, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) participates in an NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has been cleared to return to practice less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee CB Thompson permitted to return to practice

By Steve Megargee Sep. 11, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

FILE -In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee's Bryce Thompson (20) returns a kick in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend. A woman told police the argument began Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, after she found another woman's fake eyelashes in Thompson's room. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee suspends cornerback after domestic assault charge

By Steve Megargee Aug. 26, 2019 09:39 AM EDT

FILE -In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee's Bryce Thompson (20) returns a kick in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend. A woman told police the argument began Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, after she found another woman's fake eyelashes in Thompson's room. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee CB Bryce Thompson faces domestic assault charge

Aug. 25, 2019 01:18 PM EDT

The Latest: Miles says RB Pooka Williams reinstated to team

Jul. 15, 2019 10:44 AM EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The latest from the first day of Big 12 football media days Monday at AT&T Stadium. (all times local): 12:30 p.m. ...

Ex-Wyoming football player to be jailed over sexual battery

Jul. 11, 2019 04:47 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — A former University of Wyoming football player, who recently signed an NFL contract, had been accused of inappropriately touching two women...

Georgia kicks WR Holloman off team after assault allegation

Jun. 21, 2019 06:39 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has dismissed junior receiver Jeremiah Holloman from the football team after university police investigated an allegation that he punched...

Florida's Edwards arrested on misdemeanor battery charge

May. 07, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive back Brian Edwards has been released from the Alachua County Jail after being arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge. ...

Florida freshman QB Jalon Jones accused of sexual battery

May. 02, 2019 03:52 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Two University of Florida students have accused quarterback Jalon Jones of sexual battery. The university released two reports...

Correction: Ex-TCU Star-Girlfriend Assaulted story

Apr. 29, 2019 10:11 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — In a story April 29 about former TCU receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin pleading guilty to assaulting his girlfriend, The Associated...

This undated photo provided by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office shows Asia Devine Jackson. A woman has turned Jackson in to Lubbock police as police were seeking a suspect in the shooting of a Texas Tech football player. (Lubbock County Sheriff's Office via AP)
Suspect in shooting of Texas Tech player turns himself in

Apr. 28, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

NFL Draft: Top defensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Some of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft): DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHER ...

Charges against Notre Dame WR McKinley could be dismissed

Apr. 15, 2019 06:42 PM EDT
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Criminal charges against Notre Dame receiver Javon McKinley could be dismissed under a pretrial diversion agreement. Under the...

Former Mississippi State defensive players Jeffery Simmons, left, and Montez Sweat, joke around during Pro Day at the university, as other players were being tested by NFL football scouts and coaches, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Sweat ran some agility drills, while Simmons stayed on the sidelines as he recovers from a leg injury. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Simmons, Sweat among NFL prospects at Mississippi St pro day

By David Brandt Mar. 27, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Tennessee suspends DB Kenneth George Jr. after arrest

Mar. 26, 2019 07:21 PM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has suspended defensive back Kenneth George Jr. indefinitely after police said he punched an officer on the side of the head last...

This booking photo released by the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation, shows Tennessee defensive back Kenneth George Jr. has been arrested early Thursday, March 21, 2019, for allegedly punching a police officer in Florida on the side of the head. (Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP)
Police: Vols DB George Jr. arrested for punching officer

Mar. 21, 2019 02:54 PM EDT

Ex-officer charged in arrest of former football player

By Kate Brumback Mar. 15, 2019 10:01 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A former suburban-Atlanta police officer who was fired last year after an internal investigation found he used unnecessary force during the arrest of...