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Two women sue K Brandon McManus, alleging sexual assault

Former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus has been accused of sexually assaulting two women on a team flight last year. McManus and the Jaguars are named in a lawsuit by women identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed last Friday in Duval County, where Jacksonville is located. The women said the Jaguars did not provide a safe environment for staff on the flight, which took the team to London for consecutive games last fall. They allege McManus of rubbing and grinding against them during the flight. Jane Doe I said McManus tried to kiss her and Jane Doe II said McManus "smirked and walked away" after she confronted him about grinding against her. McManus and his attorney have yet to respond to the lawsuit, which is seeking more than $1 million in damages and a jury trial. "We're aware of the complaint, and we acknowledge the significance of the claims," the Jaguars said in a statement released Monday night. "As we continue to look into the matter, it bears emphasizing that we insist on an organization built by people who represent our community and game with the highest character and class." McManus was not re-signed by Jacksonville this offseason and has since joined the Washington Commanders on a one-year, $3.6 million contract. "Earlier today, we were made aware of the civil lawsuit filed on May 24 against Brandon McManus," the Commanders said in a statement. "We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter. We have been in communication with the League Office and Brandon's representation, and will reserve further comment at this time." McManus, 32, spent the first nine years of his 10-year NFL career with the Denver Broncos and signed with the Jaguars in May 2023. --Field Level Media

Former Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile is withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft, Field of 68 reported Monday. The 6-foot-10 junior had entered the transfer portal May 1. He participated in the NBA draft combine earlier this month in Chicago and averaged four points, 1.5 rebounds and one assist in two scrimmage games. Listed in some projections as a second-round selection, Brazile reportedly was told by NBA team executives that he should stay in college and play at least one more season. Brazile started 23 of 26 games last season for Arkansas, averaging 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. He also missed seven games due to knee soreness. He had played in only nine games in the 2022-23 campaign when he sustained a season-ending torn ACL. He was averaging 11.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. The Missouri native had transferred to Arkansas from Missouri, where as a freshman he averaged 6.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks. Brazile's former coach at Arkansas, Eric Musselman, is now at Southern California, while John Calipari has taken over in Fayetteville. --Field Level Media

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft on Monday and will play another season in Gainesville, the university said. After multiple reports indicated Clayton was coming back to Florida, the rising senior appeared to confirm it with a minute-long highlight clip posted to social media. The deadline for early-entry prospects to withdraw from the NBA draft and retain college eligibility is Wednesday. Clayton completed a strong first season at Florida after transferring from Iona last spring. Clayton averaged 17.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 36 games (all starts) for the Gators, who made the NCAA Tournament as a No. 7 seed. Clayton also made 93 3-pointers on a 36.5 percent clip. In 100 college games (71 starts), he owns career averages of 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game, with a 38.5 percent rate from 3-point range and an 88.1 percent clip from the foul line. Back at Florida, he will be the centerpiece of a backcourt with returning starter Will Richard and Alijah Martin, who is transferring in from Florida Atlantic. --Field Level Media

Creighton starting guard Steven Ashworth will return for one more season in the program, he announced via Instagram on Monday. "Can't wait for year 2 as a Bluejay!" wrote Ashworth, who spent his first three college seasons at Utah State. Ashworth will be joined back in Omaha, Neb., by star center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who withdrew his name from the NBA Draft earlier this month. Ashworth averaged 11.1 points, 4.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game in his first season at Creighton. He shot 52.6 percent on 2-point attempts and 90.7 percent from the free-throw line. Ashworth started all 35 games as the Bluejays advanced to the Sweet 16. He transferred to Creighton off a highly productive year at Utah State that saw him average 16.2 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the 3-point arc. In 132 college games (77 starts), Ashworth has career averages of 10.8 points, 3.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 41.3 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range. --Field Level Media

Former five-star recruit D.J. Wagner reportedly is the latest player to follow coach John Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas. ESPN reported Monday that the 6-foot-4 guard from Camden, N.J., committed to the Razorbacks after considering Southern California. Wagner, the son of former NBA player Dajuan Wagner, started 28 of his 29 games as a freshman at Kentucky last season and averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds. Wagner was ranked No. 6 nationally in the Class of 2023 by 247Sports and No. 4 by ESPN. Calipari departed the Wildcats to take over the SEC rival Razorbacks in April. Since then, former Kentucky players Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivisic have transferred to Arkansas and recruits Boogie Fland, Billy Richmond and Karter Knox have flipped their commitments. --Field Level Media

Former Texas standout Mike Cotten died Saturday after a brief illness, the university announced Sunday. He was 84. Cotten went 17-4-1 as the starting quarterback between 1959-61 and also played defensive back during his Longhorns' career. Cotten guided Texas to a 10-1 record and No. 3 final ranking in 1961. The Longhorns qualified for the Cotton Bowl and beat Ole Miss 12-7 with Cotten named the game's most outstanding player. Cotten was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 1981. --Field Level Media

Career quarterback Malik Cunningham's future with the Baltimore Ravens is at wide receiver, as the team made it official during OTAs the past week. The Ravens had claimed Cunningham, then a rookie, off the New England Patriots' practice squad in December 2023. The intention was that he would develop into a backup at QB for fellow Louisville product Lamar Jackson, now a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player award winner. Cunningham, 25, had played six snaps at QB in one game for New England, which had moved the former undrafted free agent between the practice squad and active roster while trying to settle its quarterback situation. He took four snaps in one game for Baltimore last season and has yet to throw a pass. Baltimore's QB room includes Jackson, 38-year-old journeyman Josh Johnson, sixth-round draft pick Devin Leary and undrafted free agent Emory Jones. The Ravens' receiving corps includes veterans Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor as well as fourth-round pick Devontez Walker. In five seasons at Louisville from 2018-22, Cunningham threw for 9,664 yards and 70 touchdowns and ran for 3,182 yards and 50 touchdowns. He and Jackson share the school record for most rushing scores. --Field Level Media

NASCAR star Kyle Larson planned to remain at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and make his debut in a rain-delayed Indianapolis 500, rather than pulling out of the race early and flying to Charlotte for the Cup Series race there Sunday night. Larson was attempting to become the fifth driver to do “The Double” by running the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. But that was thrown into doubt when a heavy storm hit the speedway. Justin Allgaier was on standby in Charlotte to run the No. 5 car in his place for Hendrick Motorsports. Larson is starting fifth in the Indy 500 in a joint effort for Hendrick and Arrow McLaren.

Former Georgia Tech guard Miles Kelly is transferring to Auburn, he announced Sunday via social media. "WAR EAGLE," he wrote. "LETS DO IT!" The 6-foot-6 Kelly played the past three seasons for the Yellow Jackets, averaging 11.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.7 steals as well as 1.4 turnovers in 95 games (60 starts). Last season, the junior started all 32 games and averaged a team-high 13.9 points as well as 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.0 turnovers. He was selected All-Atlantic Coast Conference honorable mention. Kelly, a Georgia native, was the team's leading scorer (14.4 points per game) as a sophomore. He is the third transfer to commit to coach Bruce Pearl's Tigers this offseason, joining JP Pegues from Furman and Ja'Heim Hudson from SMU. --Field Level Media