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Cardinals' Jeff Gladney Dies In Car Accident At Age 25

May 30, 2022 4:05 PM

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney was killed in a car accident early Monday morning, his agent, Brian Overstreet, confirmed to ESPN.

The Cardinals released a statement Monday afternoon, also confirming Gladney's death.

"We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss," it said.

"We are asking prayers for the family and privacy at this most difficult time," Overstreet said in a statement to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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Judge Denies NFL's Motion To Dismiss Jon Gruden's Lawsuit

May 26, 2022 9:23 AM

A Nevada judge has ruled in favor of Jon Gruden on two motions, opening the possibility of a jury trial on his "tortious interference" claim that the NFL selectively leaked Gruden's emails to force his removal as Las Vegas Raiders coach on Oct. 11.

Judge Nancy L. Allf denied the NFL's motion to compel arbitration as well as the league's motion to dismiss the case outright. The suit will now go to trial unless a settlement is reached.

The NFL said in a statement given to multiple media outlets that it would appeal.

"We believe Coach Gruden's claims should have been compelled to arbitration, and we will file an appeal of the Court's determination. The Court's denial of our motion to dismiss is not a determination on the merits of Coach Gruden's lawsuit, which, as we have said from the outset, lacks a basis in law and fact and proceeds from a false premise -- neither the NFL nor the Commissioner leaked Coach Gruden's offensive emails."

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Woman Suing Deshaun Watson: Contract 'A Big Screw You'

May 25, 2022 8:49 AM

Two women who have accused Deshaun Watson of inappropriate sexual conduct condemned the Cleveland Browns for giving him an NFL-record $230 million guaranteed contract.

"It's just like a big 'screw you,'" Ashley Solis said of the contract in an interview on HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." "That's what it feels like. That we don't care. He can run and throw, and that's what we care about."

Watson is facing 22 civil lawsuits from women who have accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct during massage sessions. Two grand juries in Texas have declined to pursue criminal charges, and Watson has denied all wrongdoing.

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