Jones to pay NFL $2 million in legal fees

Jerry Jones has agreed to pay the NFL more than $2 million in legal fees resulting from two disputes the Dallas Cowboys owner had with the league, a person with direct knowledge of the settlement told the Associated Press.

The amount to be paid was resolved Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the NFL did not announce details.

Commissioner Roger Goodell held an appeal hearing with Jones on Monday. That came a few days after Goodell assessed the financial penalties for Jones’ lawsuit to overturn the suspension of Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott, and for a lawsuit Jones threatened to stop Goodell’s newly approved contract.

Many owners were consulted on seeking restitution, including members of the finance committee. Some finance committee members are on the compensation committee that was at the center of what became a legal back-andforth over Goodell’s deal.

The restitution is rooted in a 1997 resolution stating owners can seek repayment for legal fees if a fellow owner is responsible for getting them involved in legal action.

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks, three people familiar with the trade told the Associated Press. The deal won’t be announced until the league year opens Wednesday. Seattle gets wide receiver Marcus Johnson and a fifth-round pick, and Philadelphia also receives a seventh-round pick . ... The New England Patriots released tight end Martellus Bennett, who was due a $2-million roster bonus next week. Cuban wrote, “It didn’t happen.”

In a report explaining why they weren’t pursuing the case, prosecutors wrote that “there is no evidence to corroborate the complainant’s statement and there is evidence contradicting the claim.” The report also said the woman didn’t want to proceed with the allegation.

The NBA says it is reviewing the allegations of sexual assault against Cuban and the decision by prosecutors not to pursue the case.

Kevin Love has received more than 4,000 messages since opening up about his struggles with mental health issues.

“Overwhelming is a good word to use,” the Cleveland Cavaliers forward said.

Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs plans on returning “soon” from a leg injury, after sitting out all but nine games.

University of San Diego coach Lamont Smith resigned, 10 days after he was arrested for investigation of domestic violence at the end of a road trip.

Smith’s resignation came one day after the San Francisco district attorney’s office said he wouldn’t face charges “at this time” in a domestic violence investigation.

The Seattle Mariners finalized a $750,000, one-year deal with 44-year-old Ichiro Suzuki. He can earn an additional $1.25 million in performance bonuses..

Hall of Fame player Ron Francis is out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after four years. .

The U.S. women’s national soccer team beat England 1-0 in Orlando, Fla., to win the SheBelieves Cup tournament.