Domestic assault
Ex-Alabama QB Barker enters plea in domestic violence case

Jun. 10, 2022 01:01 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker, who is married to country music singer Sara Evans, has entered what Tennessee prosecutors called a ...

This booking photo released by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows Harry Jerome Barker, also known as Jay Barker, on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Tennessee authorities say the former Alabama quarterback was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge. The 49-year-old is married to country music singer Sara Evans and was booked into a Nashville jail early Saturday morning. (Metropolitan Nashville Police Department via AP)
Ex-Alabama QB Jay Barker charged with domestic violence

Jan. 15, 2022 09:11 PM EST

LSU, law firm, begin review of domestic, sex assault cases

Nov. 25, 2020 01:27 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La (AP) — LSU officials have begun meeting with experts from a law firm investigating the university’s handling of reported sexual and domestic...

Missouri wide receiver arrested, dismissed from team

Oct. 26, 2020 12:32 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri wide receiver Maurice Massey has been dismissed from the team after being arrested, school officials said Monday. ...

Marshall football player acquitted of domestic battery

Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 AM EDT
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Marshall University football player charged with strangulation and domestic battery has been acquitted. The...

Charges dismissed against Tennessee lineman Darel Middleton

Jul. 31, 2020 11:42 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee defensive lineman Darel Middleton no longer faces charges of domestic assault and public intoxication for an incident with...

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

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...

UMaine football star arrested on domestic violence charge

Feb. 07, 2019 03:56 PM EST
ORONO, Maine (AP) — Police say a standout football player at the University of Maine has been arrested and charged with domestic violence assault. ...

Affidavit: Kansas football player punched woman in stomach

Dec. 20, 2018 06:35 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — An affidavit alleges University of Kansas football player Pooka Williams punched a woman in the stomach and grabbed her by the throat earlier...

Kansas suspends RB Pooka Williams after assault arrest

By Dave Skretta Dec. 07, 2018 11:29 AM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas running back Pooka Williams was suspended by the Jayhawks on Friday after his arrest on suspicion of domestic battery, the same day the...

FILE - This Jan. 12, 2015, file photo shows Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and Ezekiel Elliott celebrating after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Oregon, in Arlington, Texas. Meyer, the highly successful coach who won three national championships and sparked controversy and criticism this season for his handling of domestic violence allegations against a now-fired assistant, will retire after the Rose Bowl, the university announced Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 04, 2018 08:15 AM EST

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2018 03:05 AM EST
NFL The San Francisco 49ers said Sunday they plan to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested at the team hotel in Tampa, Florida, on a...

TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (25) catches a pass from TCU quarterback Michael Collins (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Oklahoma won 52-27. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
TCU's Turpin suspended after alleged assault on girlfriend

Oct. 22, 2018 02:20 PM EDT

Status of Minnesota RB Brooks 'evolving' following arrest

Oct. 16, 2018 05:15 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks has returned to the team following his weekend arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault. ...

Gophers running back Brooks accused of domestic assault

Oct. 14, 2018 01:10 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Gophers running back Shannon Brooks has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault. The...