Lawyer: Peterson `taken advantage of ' amid latest report of financial troubles
An attorney for Adrian Peterson said the Washington Red skins running back and former Oklahoma star was “taken advantage of by those he trusted” following a report that the 34- year-old is being sued for defaulting on a $5.2 million loan.
The Athletic reported Tuesday that a Pennsylvania lender filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court alleging Peterson defaulted on the loan, which he took out in October 2016, and used the proceeds to pay off other debts. Including interest and legal fees, the lender is seeking a judgment of $6.6 million.
“The truth behind Adrian Peterson's current financial situation is more than is being reported at this time ,” investment fraud lawyer Chase Carlson, who specializes in helping athletes who have been swindled, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Because of ongoing legal matters, I am unable to go into detail, but I will say this is yet another situation of an athlete trusting the wrong people and being taken advantage of by those he trusted. Adrian and his family look forward to sharing further details when appropriate.”
2 riders kicked out of Tour de France after altercation
Two riders, including a teammate of defending Tour de France champion Gerai nt Thomas, have been kicked out of the race after they got into an altercation that both teams said was minor and unworthy of such a harsh penalty.
Cycling governing body UCI and race organizers said on Wednesday that Thomas' Ineos teammate Luke Rowe and Tony Martin, who ride sin support of Jumbo-Vis ma leader Steven Kruijswijk, were disqualified.
The decision is a blow for both Thomas and
Kruijswijk, who were respectively second and third in the overall standings behind race leader Julian Alaphilippe ahead of three tough Alpine stages where they will need strong support.
Martin and Rowe appeared to shove each other close to the finish of the 200- kilometer Stage 17 to Gap in the Col de la Sentinelle. Martin shoulder- barged Rowe, who then chased him and pushed a hand on Rowe's neck.
Italian rider Matteo Trentin won Stage 17. It was Trentin's third career stage win at the Tour, but first since 2014.
Elsewhere
MLB: New York Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez went on the injured list for the second time this season, a day after straining his left groin. Sánchez was hurt when he stepped on first base while grounding out in the eighth inning of the Yankees' 14-12, 10-inning win over Minnesota on Tuesday night.
• The Chicago Cubs optioned shortstop Addison Russell to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, about two months after he completed a suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy. The struggling Russell was sent down to make room for All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, who was activated from the 10-day injured list. Chicago also scratched left-hander Jon Lester from his scheduled start against San Francisco because of illness.
Soccer: Lionel Messi was suspended from Argentina's first qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup and fined $1,500 by South American soccer's governing body. CONMEBOL said its decision Tuesday resulted from Messi's red card during Argentina's 2-1 win over Chile on July 6 in the third place match of the Copa America. Messi was ejected in the 37th minute after an altercation with Chile's Gary Medel.