Darren Sharper Under Investigation for Sexual Assault. According to media reports, five-time Pro Bowl defensive back and current NFL Network analyst, Darren Sharper was arrested, booked and released in connection with two alleged sexual assaults in West Los Angeles.
Released on $200,000 bail, the Los Angeles Police department states that the 38-year-old Sharper is possibly involved in two cases of sexual assault in October and earlier this month. Sharper is reportedly under investigation in New Orleans for sexual assault in September.
NFL Network released a statement Saturday announcing that they have suspended the 14-year veteran effective immediately without pay.
Kevin Durant Scores Career-High 54 Points in Win Over Warriors. Defending NBA scoring champion, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder set a new career high in scoring 54 points—his third 50-point game in his career—on 19-of-28 shooting in 44 minutes during a 127-121 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors.
Averaging 30.6 points in the 2013-14 season, Durant is shooting 49.4 percent from the field, 5.0 assists and 7.9 rebounds in the absences of All-Star guard Brian Westbrook.