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Allen gives long deposition in Commanders probe

Former Commanders President Bruce Allen  gave a deposition "remotely for about 10 hours Tuesday to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform" in its ongoing investigation of the team and owner Daniel Snyder . Allen was subpoenaed by the committee; he "was not willing to testify without...

Fox Sports settles trademark suit over USFL marks

A group of owners from the 1980s-era USFL settled an intellectual property dispute with Fox Sports over the use of the original league’s brands and logos in the new USFL. Terms are confidential, but the plaintiffs' attorneys said the settlement will “help Fox carry the torch going forward.” The...

NBA not scheduling any games on Election Day

Election Day, Nov. 8, "will be blank" on the 2022-23 NBA schedule, an attempt by the league to "increase voter participation in this year’s midterm elections." The schedule also will show "all 30 teams competing on the Monday" before Election Tuesday, "with each home team hosting an election-based themed...

Claims against Oilers' Daryl Katz withdrawn

Claims that Oilers owner Daryl Katz had an "inappropriate relationship with a former ballerina were withdrawn because she was not a minor during her alleged interaction with him." In Nevada District Court, attorney  Marc Randazza  -- who represents  Mitchell Taylor Button and Dusty Button ,...

Snyder testifies for 10 hours-plus in House probe

Commanders owner Daniel Snyder participated remotely in a sworn deposition with the House Committee on Oversight & Reform for "more than 10 hours Thursday after he and the committee agreed on the terms of the interview following weeks of deliberations." Snyder gave a "voluntary deposition under oath...

Commanders' Snyder set to testify in House probe

Commanders owner Daniel Snyder  today "will participate remotely in a sworn deposition" with the House Committee on Oversight & Reform, "after he and the committee agreed on the terms of the interview following weeks of deliberations." Snyder was scheduled to give a "voluntary deposition under oath...

Griner back in Russian court as trial resumes

WNBA Phoenix Mercury C Brittney Griner  "faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges." Griner's defense lawyers "presented evidence that the basketball player received permission from Arizona health authorities to use cannabis for chronic pain." The...