Lakers' Luka Doncic receives injury scare in EuroBasket game

Lakers' Luka Doncic receives injury scare in EuroBasket game

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic appears to have avoided a serious injury during Slovenia's EuroBasket exhibition game against Latvia on Saturday, The Athletic reported. Doncic was favoring his right leg after a teammate got pushed into him. The five-time All-NBA guard remained on the floor for several moments before gingerly walking back to the locker room on his own. Lakers fans were able to breathe a sigh of relief, however, after Doncic returned to the bench shortly thereafter. Signed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension earlier this month, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 28 games (all starts) after being acquired by the Lakers in a three-team deal on Feb. 2. Doncic, 26, is averaging 28.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 450 career games (all starts) with the Dallas Mavericks (2018-25) and Lakers. --Field Level Media

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Lakers' Luka Doncic receives injury scare in EuroBasket game

Lakers' Luka Doncic receives injury scare in EuroBasket game Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic appears to have avoided a serious ...

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X-rays negative on Phillies RHP Jhoan Duran's ankle

X-rays negative on Phillies RHP Jhoan Duran's ankle

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran, carted off the field on Friday in Washington after being hit by a one-hopper on his right ankle, underwent X-rays that were negative. The team announced that Duran would undergo further evaluation on Saturday. Duran entered in the ninth inning of the Phillies' road game against the Washington Nationals, with Philadelphia up 6-2. On Duran's fourth pitch, Paul DeJong hit a hard grounder that struck the pitcher and bounced toward the first base line. Duran came off the mound and raced toward the ball before slowing down and then stopping. He spoke with manager Rob Thomson and the club's trainers before finally exiting the field after a long delay. "He ran like a shot over to retrieve the ball, and then once he got there, I think the adrenaline wore off and the pain set in," Thomson said. "Before the cart came out, it took a long time and he said, 'I feel better, I think I can walk over to the dugout.' But there's all these steps here and we wanted to use the cart." David Robertson took over on the mound and allowed a double to Luis Garcia Jr. before retiring the next three batters to end the game. Duran, 27, was acquired by the Phillies on July 30 from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed reliever Mick Abel and minor league catcher Eduardo Tait. One of the majors' hardest-throwing pitchers, Duran is 4-for-4 in save chances for his new club with a 0.00 ERA in four innings. Overall this year, he has 20 saves in 22 opportunities with a 1.86 ERA in 54 appearances. He has 56 strikeouts and 18 walks in 53 1/3 innings. In four major league seasons, the first 3 1/2 with the Twins, Duran is 78-for-87 on save chances with a 17-23 record and a 2.42 ERA in 227 appearances, all in relief. --Field Level Media

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X-rays negative on Phillies RHP Jhoan Duran's ankle

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“The Amazing Race” Season 38 Cast: Meet the Former “Big Brother” Stars (and Their Loved Ones!) Competing Across Europe

"The Amazing Race" Season 38 Cast: Meet the Former "Big Brother" Stars (and Their Loved Ones!) Competing Across Europe

Sonja Flemming/CBS The Amazing Raceis returning for season 38 The 13 pairs consist of formerBig Brothercontestants and their friends, family members or partners The Amazing Race,which premieres on Sept. 15, follows contestants completing challenges while traveling across Europe The Amazing Raceis returning — with some familiar faces! The hit CBS competition show follows teams of two racing and traveling around the world towin the grand prize of $1 million. As the show plays out, the teams must put their brains together to solve different clues and navigate around foreign countries. Past contestants are primarily everyday Americans, butThe Amazing Racehas also featured former reality TV stars, athletes and celebrities. However, the show is returning this year with a special twist. The season 38 cast consists of all-starBig Brotheralums competing against one another. The former reality TV stars will be paired up with a friend, partner or family member as their partner. In August 2025, CBS officially revealed the 13 pairs competing, as well as the location. Here's everything to know aboutThe Amazing Raceseason 38, including the release date, cast and host. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty CBS confirmed thatThe Amazing Racehad been renewed for season 38 in February 2025. At the time of the announcement, season 37 of the show was still airing before it wrapped up in May 2025. "The Amazing Racetakes the Racers and viewers on an unforgettable journey," co-creators and executive producers Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri said in an August 2025press release. "With a traveling crew of over 100 people, over the course of 38 seasons, we have traveled to nearly 100 countries and over 1 million miles, an extraordinary feat of storytelling and logistics. Sonja Flemming/CBS The Amazing Raceseason 38 cast was officially announced in August 2025. In all 13 pairs, at least one person competed on the hit surveillance show,Big Brother. Before filming started, the contestants were unaware they'd compete against their fellowBig Brotheralums. "We've invited some ofBig Brother's favorite contestants to get out of the house and race in the real world," hostPhil Keoghansaid in theteaser. "[They are] paired with their favorite traveling companions." The 13 pairs comprise at least oneBig Brotheralum and their loved one.Enzo Palumbo, who competed on both seasons 12 and 22, paired up with his brother Jack Palumbo. Meanwhile,Natalie Negrotti, who competed on season 18, brought her sister Stephanie Negrotti. Season 21 alum Kat Dunn raced alongside her boyfriend, Alex Romo. TheBig Brotherseason 23 alums includeHannah Chaddha, who brought along her sister Simone Chaddha; andKyland Young, whose girlfriend,Taylor Hale, competed on season 24 ofBig Brotherand won. TheBig Brotherseason 24 alums areJoseph Abdin (who dated Hale), who brought his brother Adam Abdin; and Matt Turner, who is joined by his wife, Megan Turner. The season 24 winner,Taylor Hale, competed alongside season 23 contestant Kyland Young, as mentioned above. The two former stars from season 25 includeIzzy Gleicher, who brought her fiancée, Paige Seber; and that season's winner,Jag Bains, who worked alongside his brother Jas Bains. The final four pairs that round out season 38 are four contestants from season 26 ofBig Brother. They includeAngela Murray, who brought her daughter Lexi Murray; Rubina Bernabe, who paired up with her sister Kristine Bernabe; Tucker Des Lauriers, who brought his brother Eric Des Lauriers; and the season 26 winner, Chelsie Baham, who competed with her father, Jack Baham. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Phil Keoghan, who has hostedThe Amazing Racesince its premiere in 2001, will continue his hosting duties for season 38. "After 38 seasons, I have never seen so much emotion," he said in the trailer. CBS/Paramount+ Season 38 ofThe Amazing Racewas filmed across Europe. The season kicked off in Amsterdam before the pairs dwindled down, as they ventured to Prague, Budapest and Romania. While the challenges in each country have remained a surprise, the show's press release teased that contestants will "reach new heights in Prague, bathe like a king in Budapest and skydive nearly 13,000 feet over Romania." For the first time in the show's history, contestants faced their first challenge before officially starting the race. The first team to complete the task was awarded an express pass, while the last team to finish faced the consequences of a Hazard, per the show's press release. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty The Amazing Raceseason 38 premieres Thursday, Sept. 25, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. After the premiere, the show will resume its regular slot every Wednesday, beginning on Oct. 1, at 9:30 p.m. ET. Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty All 37 seasons ofThe Amazing Raceare available to stream onParamount+. Meanwhile, seasons 18 to 21, season 31 and seasons 33 to 34 are available to stream onHulu. Read the original article onPeople

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“The Amazing Race” Season 38 Cast: Meet the Former “Big Brother” Stars (and Their Loved Ones!) Competing Across Europe

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Jonas Brothers Surprise 'Battle Dance' Hanson at Virginia Concert

Jonas Brothers Surprise 'Battle Dance' Hanson at Virginia Concert

Jonas Brothers Surprise 'Battle Dance' Hanson at Virginia Concertoriginally appeared onParade. The Jonas Brothers are only four dates into theirJONAS20Tour, but they keep upping the ante when it comes to surprise guests. On Friday, August 15 — less than a week after the bandstunned the crowdat New Jersey's MetLife Stadium by bringing outDemi LovatoandJesse McCartney—Kevin,JoeandNick Jonashad their Virginia Beach audience losing it once Hanson hit the stage. Surprise! Not only didIsaac,TaylorandZac Hansonperform their mega-hit "MMMBop" alongside their fellow band of brothers, but they also joined in on Jonas Brothers' "That's Just the Way We Roll" — a majorly meta move, as the lyrics name-drop the band. ("You've got moves, I've got shoes, let's go dancing," Jonas Brothers sing the second verse of the song, which the group released on their eponymous album in 2007. "Pop and lock, battle dance against Hanson.") View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Ashlee and Jessicast (@ashleeandjessicast) As if the performances weren't enough — and they were, as the band-of-brothers crossover instantly had pop fans in a chokehold — both bands actually acted out the lyrics backstage. In an Instagram video jointly posted by Jonas Brothers and Hanson immediately following Friday night's concert, all six musicians got into the "That's Just the Way We Roll" spirit, with Nick kicking off the clip by pointing to the camera and lip-synching, "You've got moves." Joe — who celebrated his 36th birthday at the show — then showed off his black loafers (and studded jeans) as he did a slow-mo body roll to the lines, "I've got shoes / Let's go dancing." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonas Brothers (@jonasbrothers) In a clever play on "pop and lock," Kevin locks the hotel room door, as the camera then cuts to Hanson. "Battle dance against Hanson," the music blasts, as Isaac and Zac move towards the camera, snapping their fingers. Zac lowers his sunglasses as Isaac beckons the Jonas Brothers to take them on. (Taylor, for his part, laughs in the background.) "Unsure if this counts as our 'battle dance' but ❤️ @hanson," the caption of the post reads. "Who won?" Hanson joked in the comments section. Hanson's surprise performance at the Jonas Brothers' Virginia show, of course, comes on the heels ofLovato's own revelationat herCamp Rockco-stars' tour kick-off show in New Jersey. Reflecting on the moment, Lovato recalled on theChicks in the Officepodcast: "Joe just asked me last week, he was like, 'Hey, what are you doing next weekend on the 10th? We would love to have you come and perform 'This Is Me' and 'Wouldn't Change a Thing,'" the "Sober" singer shared, referring to theCamp Rocksongs she performed. Continuing Joe's request, Lovato recalled him saying, "'You've been a huge part of our journey and vice versa. This show is really important to us and we would love to have you there.'" Lovato, who called the performance "so nice," said it was "so healing for me too." "We've been through so much together all of us, the Jonas Brothers and I, and it was really, really great to spend time with them," she gushed. Jonas Brothers Surprise 'Battle Dance' Hanson at Virginia Concertfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 16, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Fired Michigan assistant Chris Partridge takes victory lap after NCAA clears him in sign-stealing scandal

Fired Michigan assistant Chris Partridge takes victory lap after NCAA clears him in sign-stealing scandal

All things considered, it was a decent day for Michigan athletics,which avoided a postseason ban in football when the NCAA finally delivered its ruling on the school's sign-stealing scandal. It was an even better day for a coach the Wolverines once fired in relation to the same scandal. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Chris Partridge, a former Michigan assistant and the only person to belet go by the program in the wake of the revelations around his former subordinate Connor Stalions, was all but exonerated in the NCAA's infractions report. Faced with three violations in the NCAA's notice of allegations, the organization cleared Partridge on each count and declined to penalize him personally: The NOA alleged additional violations for Partridge, including: (1) arranging and conducting impermissible tryouts with prospects; (2) providing an impermissible inducement to a prospect; and (3) failing to cooperate during and after his employment at Michigan. The recruiting allegations were presented as Level II. The failure to cooperate allegations were presented as Level I. Partridge disputed each of the allegations. The panel concludes that the case record does not demonstrate that these violations occurred. Partridge, who now works as the outside linebackers for the Seattle Seahawks, released a statement affirming his innocence and reiterating his support for Michigan: pic.twitter.com/EDzbgaMlGF — Chris Partridge (@CoachCPartridge)August 15, 2025 Partridge's statement: I am extremely grateful for the thorough investigation done by the NCAA Infractions Committee. For almost two years, I sat silently while many members of the mainstream media told lies about me and why I was wrongfully terminated by the University of Michigan. It means so much to me and my family to finally have my name cleared and reputation restored. My faith in the process never wavered, and through it all, I stayed true to who I am as a person and mentor. I remained steadfast in my passion for being part of a team and being lockstep with my fellow coaches to provide guidance to young men as they navigate the great sport of football. Much love to all the coaches and players from Team 144! Partridgewas fired in November 2023, with the university telling him it had received evidence he had not abided by a directive to not discuss the investigation with other members of the program. In its report, the NCAA said it found that a student-athlete spoke to Partridge about an upcoming interview for the investigation. However, the NCAA essentially found that Partridge's only advice to the student-athlete was to get a lawyer, as supported by an affidavit from another student-athlete in the room and camera footage from the football facility. It determined that there was "insufficient information to reasonably conclude that Partridge attempted to influence a student-athlete to lie about it to the enforcement staff." Partridge first joined Michigan in 2015 as director of player personnel and went on to work as a linebackers coach, safeties coach and special teams coordinator across two different stints with the program. While Partridge was spared further repercussions,four of his former co-workers received penalties from the NCAA. Current Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore received a one-game suspension, in addition to a self-imposed two-game ban, and a two-year show cause penalty, while former head coach Jim Harbaugh, former assistant Denard Robinson and Stalions were all hit with their own show-causes. Michigan itself is facing an eight-figure fine based on its football budget and two years of postseason compensation revenue, plus some smaller recruiting penalties. The school is appealing the decision, even though many observers believe they got off lightly.

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Fired Michigan assistant Chris Partridge takes victory lap after NCAA clears him in sign-stealing scandal

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A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories

A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories

CINCINNATI (AP) —The Milwaukee Brewersjust keep streaking, and now they've matched the franchise record for consecutive wins at 13. The Brewers rallied from seven runs down through two innings Friday night by scoring nine unanswered runs in thumping theCincinnati Reds 10-8. Milwaukee opened the 1987 season winning the first 13. "It's just a special win," said Christian Yelich, who had two homers among four hits driving in five runs. This latest streak in a season in which the Brewers just don't lose very often or bash their way back to one big win after another has them atop all ofMajor League Baseballwith a 77-44 record. That's six better than Toronto, and Milwaukee has opened up a nine-game lead inside the NL Central over Chicago. That success has fed their confidence. Yelich told manager Pat Murphy they were going to win even when trailing 8-1 after two innings. He played with abat honoring Bob Uecker, the Brewers' former announcer who died inJanuary at the age of 90, down to his signature home run call. Yelich said the Brewers have been in this situation before and always find a way to make it close. "Just with the way that our team is I knew we weren't going to get our doors blown off,"Yelich said. "You know we're going to find a way to get our way back into that thing. We just got a roomful of fighters and guys who just don't care what the scoreboard says or anything like that." Uecker, nicknamed Mr. Baseball, broadcast Milwaukee games for over half a century. Murphy said they just have to convince themselves that Uecker is still with them after what he meant to the organization. "Somehow it seems like he's watching over us,"Murphy said."I said he's not going to miss a game. Well, he was definitely here tonight. Yelly proved it. Special." Yelich nearly put his bat away after an opening home run only to keep swinging it the rest of the game. He was supposed to use the bat honoring Uecker last year, and Uecker loved the bat when he saw it. Yelich called this kind of a full-circle moment. "If you know Ueck, you know like crazy things like that are going to happen when he's involved," Yelich said. "It just adds to like how special tonight was." ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Honest About His Relationship With Jillian Michaels Now

Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Honest About His Relationship With Jillian Michaels Now

Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Honest About His Relationship With Jillian Michaels Noworiginally appeared onParade. Fans ofThe Biggest Loserhave long wondered whereBob Harper, 59, and fellow trainerJillian Michaels' relationship stands more than a decade after themore controversial51-year-old coach left the show and five years after it ended — and now Harper is setting the record straight. In Netflix's new 2025 docuseriesFit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser,Harperadmitted that while he and Michaels seemed inseparable on-screen, their bond didn't last once the cameras stopped rolling. "We were really closeon television," he revealed, but he felt differently after experiencing anear-fatal heart attackin 2017. "After I had my heart attack, she's the one person I never heard from," he recalled. "That, to me, spoke volumes." The candid admission is part of the docuseries' deep dive into the rise and fall of the once-massive NBC reality hit. After dominating primetime for more than a decade,The Biggest Loserwent on hiatus following season 17 in 2016. It briefly returned on USA Network in 2020 with Harper at the helm and a new focus onholistic wellness over weight loss, but the reboot failed to find its footing and was placed on indefinite hold after that season. Harper reflected on his early days with the franchise onFit for TV, saying he had a feeling the series was destined for success before it even premiered. "I thought the show was going to be huge," he recalled. But it also pushed him to be more ruthless in the gym. "Always remember we were trying to make an entertaining show," he said. "What's more important for weight loss? We all know it's diet, but that becomes boring television. You know what's not boring television? To see us in a gym yelling, screaming [at contestants]. That's inspiration, that's good TV. And producers loved that s—t. They were like, 'We want them to puke! We want the madness of it all!'" These days, Harper is overhauling his reputation as a cutthroat trainer with a softer persona on shows likeThe Traitors, which he starred in for season 3. He also seemingly married longtime partner Anton Gutierrez in June 2019, and is the proud dog dad to three pups. Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loseris streaming now on Netflix. Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Honest About His Relationship With Jillian Michaels Nowfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 16, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Biggest Loser's Bob Harper Gets Honest About His Relationship With Jillian Michaels Now

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DWTS Pro Emma Slater Drops Jaws in 'Cheeky' Bikini Photos

DWTS Pro Emma Slater Drops Jaws in 'Cheeky' Bikini Photos

DWTS Pro Emma Slater Drops Jaws in 'Cheeky' Bikini Photosoriginally appeared onParade. LongtimeDancing With the StarsproEmma Slaterhas been sharing photos from her trip to Greece during her second visit to the European country this summer. On August 15, Slater posted a series of five pics of herself basking in the sun in a two-piece thong bikini. Slater posed in the ocean, showing off her "cheeky" side. "The sunshine made me feel a bit cheeky," shecaptioned an Instagram post, adding the peach emoji. Fans flocked to the comments section of the post to let Slater know how great she looks. Amongst the comments was Slater's biggest fan — her boyfriend, Alan Bersten. "HUBBA HUBBA,"Bersten wrote, adding two heart eye emoji. "WHAT A HOTTIE YES EMS,"another comment read. "Good lord. I'm texting in my 10 votes right now. Ha ha ha. Are the lines Open ?!?"someone else said. "Someone check if @alanbersten is still breathing,"a fourth Instagram user joked. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 As mentioned above, this is Slater's second trip to Greece this year. Earlier in the summer, Slater traveled to Greece withDancing With the Starsco-hostAlfonso Ribeiroand his family, all of whom Slater is very close with. This time, she traveled to the Hellenic Republic with her twin sister, Kelly. Slater will presumably be heading home soon as she gears up for the new season ofDancing With the Stars. Although the full cast has yet to be confirmed, it's more than likely that Slater will be back as a ballroom pro for Season 34. DWTS Pro Emma Slater Drops Jaws in 'Cheeky' Bikini Photosfirst appeared on Parade on Aug 16, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.

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DWTS Pro Emma Slater Drops Jaws in 'Cheeky' Bikini Photos

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Storm squanders big lead, holds on to beat streaking Dream 80-78 and end 6-game skid

Storm squanders big lead, holds on to beat streaking Dream 80-78 and end 6-game skid

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Skylar Diggins had 21 points and 11 assists and the Seattle Storm hung on to beat the Atlanta Dream 80-78 to end a six-game skid on Friday night at Rogers Arena in the first WNBA regular-season game outside of the United States. Nneka Ogwumike scored 15 points, Brittney Sykes added 13 and Dominique Malonga had 12 points and eight rebounds as the Storm (17-17) squandered a 15-point lead before snapping Atlanta's six-game win streak. Rhyne Howard scored 21 points and Brionna Jones had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Atlanta (21-12). The Storm led 60-45 with 3:25 left in the third quarter. Erica Wheeler, with a second left in the quarter, threw and inbounds pass to Diggins for a 3-pointer as time expired to give the Storm a 67-55 lead. But Seattle went scoreless for nearly five minutes to open the fourth and Nia Coffey made a layup that gave Atlanta a 71-69 lead with 4:21 to play. Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, hit a 3-pointer in the first quarter to break the Dream's career record for made 3s with 326. Tiffany Hayes (325) previously held the record. The Dream, who went into the game averaging 9.6 made 3s per game, hit 2 of 13 from behind the arc. Jordin Canada (hamstring) did not play for Atlanta. Howard scored 25 points Wednesday to help the Dream beat the Storm85-75in Seattle. The Storm concludes a three-game home stand Sunday against Phoenix. The Dream play at Golden State on Sunday. ___ AP WNBA:https://apnews.com/hub/WNBA

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Storm squanders big lead, holds on to beat streaking Dream 80-78 and end 6-game skid

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Ex-Wisconsin players say in lawsuit that former coach Marisa Moseley psychologically abused them

Ex-Wisconsin players say in lawsuit that former coach Marisa Moseley psychologically abused them

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Five former Wisconsin women's basketball players have filed a lawsuit saying they received psychological abuse from ex-Badgers coach Marisa Moseley and that the university responded with "a policy of laissez-faire inaction." The lawsuit filed Friday in federal court lists the Wisconsin Board of Regents, Moseley and former Wisconsin associate athletic director for external communications Justin Doherty as defendants. The plaintiffs are Lexi Duckett, Krystyna Ellew, Mary Ferrito, Tara Stauffacher and Tessa Towers. The lawsuit was first reported by the Wisconsin State Journal. Moseley announced in March thatshe was resigningfor personal reasons. She went 47-75 in four seasons. In their complaint, the plaintiffs say Moseley "unconstitutionally toyed with the mental health of her players, including Plaintiffs, as a means of exerting control over every facet of their lives, including retaliating against them based on their protected speech and expressive acts and discriminating against them based on their disabilities or perceived disabilities." They say Moseley intruded on players' privacy in one-on-one meetings by "pressuring them to divulge everything from issues with their parents or romantic partners to their confidential mental health symptoms and treatment choices." "Moseley accomplished all of this by abusing her position of power by making threats about scholarships and playing time, and manipulating her players, claiming that she was simply 'building trust' with them on and off the court," the complaint states. For example, the complaint says Ellew was experiencing a mental health event when Moseley kept her alone in the back of a locker room and threatened to notify police unless she agreed to check into a mental health facility. According to the complaint, several players and their parents reported abuse allegations to Doherty, who retired earlier this year. The complaint says Wisconsin adopted "a policy of laissez-faire inaction" rather than intervening to protect the players. Wisconsin didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment. In January, Wisconsin officials said they werelooking into allegationsTowers had posted on social media saying she was mistreated by Moseley and her staff. The lawsuit filed Friday alleges that Towers was placed on 11 new medications in less than a year after she disclosed her ADHD diagnosis. The complaint says Towers' mental health deteriorated as Moseley singled her out. "Tessa's teammates found Moseley's behavior towards their friend and teammate disturbing," the complaint says. "Her teammates knew about Tessa's ADHD, and they watched their coach bully her because of it. Then, as they witnessed Tessa's mental health problems escalating in multiple crises, they observed their coach's behavior grow even worse. They could do nothing about it since Moseley threatened to reduce their playing time if they visited Tessa in the mental health facility or continued their friendships with her." Moseley stepped down following a 13-16 season that ended with a first-round loss in theBig Ten Tournament.Wisconsin has since hired former Missouri coach Robin Pingeton to take over the program. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign uphere. AP women's college basketball:https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-pollandhttps://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball

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Ex-Wisconsin players say in lawsuit that former coach Marisa Moseley psychologically abused them

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