Washington NFL team faces sexual harassment claims,
Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team’s culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct.
Beth Wilkinson of Wilkinson Walsh LLP confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the firm had been retained to conduct an independent review. ESPN was first to report the hiring.
The Washington Post reported Thursday that 15 female former employees said they were sexually harassed during their time with the team. In a statement, the team said it takes issues of employee conduct seriously and, “While we do not speak to specific employee situations publicly, when new allegations of conduct are brought forward that are contrary to these policies, we address them promptly.”
Within the past week, three members of the front office have left the organization. Director of player personnel Alex Santos, assistant Richard Mann II and longtime broadcaster and senior vice president Larry Michael are no longer with the team. Michael announced Wednesday he was retiring after 16 years.
NBA
WILLIAMSON LEAVES PELICANS » The New Orleans Pelicans say top overall draft choice Zion Williamson left the club to attend to an urgent family medical matter.
The Pelicans say Williamson intends to rejoin the team in the Orlando area for the resumption of the season, but the club did not specify when he would be able to return or whether he’ll miss any of the club’s eight remaining regular-season games.
Williamson will have to quarantine again when he returns to Central Florida, a period that will last at least four days.
Golf
FINAU LEADS MEMORIAL » Tony Finau recorded a 66 to take a one-stroke lead at the Memorial.
Finau finished with seven birdies over his last 10 holes at Muirfield Village. He had a one-shot lead over Ryan Palmer.
Tiger Woods shot a 71.