USC LB Masina facing two sexual assault allegations
After USC linebacker Osa Masina was suspended this week amid two separate sexual assault allegations made by the same woman in Utah and California, Trojans linebacker Don Hill was reportedly involved in one of the incidents.
An initial investigation was launched by the Los Angeles Police Department, which issued a search warrant to explore Masina’s phone and obtain a DNA sample from him.
The warrant, obtained by TMZ Sports, indicates Masina is accused of drugging and raping the woman on two separate occasions in July.
Another search warrant obtained by TMZ Sports indicates Hill was allegedly involved in one of the two alleged sexual assault incidents involving Masina. The warrant also reveals that Masina allegedly filmed and photographed the sexual assault on Snapchat.
The search warrant indicates Masina sent the photos and videos to the woman’s ex-boyfriend, a football player at the University of Arizona.
The victim, according to the warrant, claimed Masina gave her Xanax and alcohol at a USC fraternity party on July 14 before taking her to Hill’s apartment, where the two players allegedly raped the woman. Masina allegedly then raped the woman again in Utah on July 26, according to the warrant obtained by TMZ.
Masina, 19, and 20-year-old Hill, both sophomores, have not been arrested or charged with a crime.
Red Sox recall catcher Hanigan, four others
The Boston Red Sox recalled catcher Ryan Hanigan from his injury rehab assignment with short-season Class-A Lowell and activated from the 15-day disabled list before Friday’s game against the Oakland Athletics.
In addition, right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly and infielder Deven Marrero were recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket, left-handed pitcher Robby Scott was selected to the active major league roster from Pawtucket, and infielder Yoan Moncada was selected to the active major league roster from Double-A Portland.
To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher William Cuevas was designated for assignment.
Raptors reward Ujiri, promote Weltman to GM
The Toronto Raptors signed franchise architect Masai Ujiri to a multi-year extension on Friday and also promoted Jeff Weltman to general manager.
Ujiri had two years remaining on a five-year deal calling for him to be president and general manager. He will now serve as president while overseeing operations with his right-hand man Weltman promoted to GM.
Toronto also prompted Bobby Webster to assistant general manager.
The moves keep the three men most pivotal in the Raptors’ rise together. Toronto posted a franchise-high 56 victories last season, advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and boasts a 153-93 record since Ujiri was hired away from the Denver Nuggets.
Pirates recall four players from minors
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Jameson Taillon, infielder Adam Frazier and LHP Steven Brault from Bristol and infielder Jason Rogers from Indianapolis on Friday.
In addition, catcher Chris Stewart has been recalled from a rehab assignment and reinstated from the 15-day disabled list. Stewart has been sidelined since July 2 because of discomfort in his left knee.
The Pirates increased their active roster to 30 players.