Watson’s hearing over after three days

Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension of at least one year and the quarterback’s legal team arguing there’s no basis for that punishment.

Both sides presented their arguments over three days. Posthearing briefs are due the week of July 11, so it’s uncertain when Judge Sue Robinson will make a ruling. The Browns are hoping to know Watson’s availability before training camp starts July 27.

The league believes it presented evidence to warrant keeping Watson off the field this season. The league’s investigation determined Watson committed multiple violations of the personal-conduct policy, and he would be required to undergo counseling before returning.

A person familiar with Watson’s defense told the Associated Press they expect a suspension. Asked what would be acceptable, the person said: “Our goal is to get him back on the field this year.”

NHL

Bruins set to hire Montgomery

The Bruins are expected to name Blues assistant Jim Montgomery as their head coach, sources told ESPN. He led the Stars to the playoffs after being hired in 2018.

† The Red Wings hired Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde as their head coach. Lalonde was part of the Lightning championship teams in 2020 and ’21.

† Emily Engel-Natzke was hired as video coach of the Capitals, making her the first woman to hold a full-time position on an NHL coaching staff.

MLB

Judge, Acuna earn ASG starts

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is the top vote-getter among all players in the first round of AllStar

balloting, ensuring him a starting spot. The Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. is the leading vote getter in the National League and also earns an automatic starting spot.

† Pirates backup catcher Michael Perez had three home runs in an 8-7 victory over the Brewers. The Pirates became the first team in MLB history to have three players log three-homer games in the same month.

TENNIS

Nadal now fourth in Slam wins

Rafael Nadal advanced to the third round of Wimbledon for the 11th time by beating Ricardas Berankis 6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 for his 307th Grand Slam match win, taking him past Martina Navratilova in fourth place on the all-time list.

On the women’s side, topranked Iga Swiatek won her 37th straight match, and Coco Gauff advanced to the third round.