Colts LB Jackson guilty of simple assault
Indianapolis Colts starting linebacker D’Qwell Jackson was found guilty Monday of simple assault in Washington, D.C.
He has a sentencing hearing scheduled for April 6.
Jackson had been accused of punching a pizza delivery driver in the face over a parking space in February 2015.
He could get up to 180 days in jail. Jackson could also be disciplined by the league for violating the personal conduct policy.
“I apologize for adding another distraction for this team,” Jackson said in April 2015. “I’m very fortunate to do what I do. I love what I do and I’m passionate.”
The incident took place around 8 p.m.
According to police reports, the pizza delivery driver said he told Jackson he was going to use his parking space momentarily, but Jackson got upset and told the driver to get the “expletive” away before striking him in the face and on the back of the head.
Stanford fires Dawkins
Stanford fired men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins on Monday, according to CBS Sports.
In eight seasons, the Cardinal made one NCAA Tournament.
This past season, the Cardinal finished 15-15 and missed out on an NIT bid despite being the defending champion. Stanford was 8-10 in Pac-12 play, but lost their final three games of the regular season each by double digits.
The 52-year-old Dawkins starred at Duke from 1982-1986. He was the 10th overall pick in the NBA draft.
He joined Stanford in 2008 after 10 years as an assistant at Duke. In his first season, the Cardinal won the CBI tournament.
He led the Cardinal to the NIT three times — winning it twice.
Dawkins compiled a 156-115 record at Stanford.
NFL suspends Steelers WR Bryant for year
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant on Monday was suspended for a year by the NFL for a violation of the league’s substance abuse policy.
Bryant will not appeal the suspension, which begins immediately. His agent had said on Saturday that Bryant had planned to appeal.
He was scheduled to make $600,000 this season.
Bryant was suspended for the first four games of the 2015 regular season due to violations of the same policy.
The former fourth-round draft pick out of Clemson is reportedly fighting depression and will enter rehab.
The Washington Post reported that Bryant missed several drug tests, which counts the same as failed tests and had a diluted specimen that is also the same as a failed test along with a failed test for marijuana.
Bruins recall F Vatrano on emergency basis
The Boston Bruins on Monday recalled forward Frank Vatrano from Providence on an emergency basis.
Vatrano traveled with the team to San Jose and will be available for Tuesday’s game against the Sharks.
The AHL’s leading goal scorer, Vatrano is averaging one goal per contest with 31 tallies in 31 games. He has three hat tricks and six multigoal games at Providence.
He has appeared in 30 games with the Bruins this season and has recorded six goals and one assist for seven points with 10 penalty minutes.