



Seven more women have come forward accusing Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct, according to the Baltimore Banner. Dating back to the allegations last month, 16 therapists from eight different spas have made the allegations against Tucker, with all of those ranging from 2012-16.
Women had said they wanted to come forward to tell the stories of Tucker’s conduct, and nine women initially came out alleging the sexual misconduct.
“I’ve told people about this over the years, and they either act like it’s hot goss[ip] or a joke,” said one therapist. “But it was really degrading.”
The women say they are emotionally scarred from the conduct, and two spas outright banned Tucker from returning after the incidents. Tucker took to X after the initial allegations were revealed to deny the misconduct.
“The allegations against me in The Baltimore Banner article about me are unequivocally false,” Tucker wrote. The Ravens released a statement after the initial findings saying they were investigating the claims. So far, they have not released nor suspended Tucker. Tucker has not been placed on the commissioner’s exempt list, either. Commissioner Rodger Goodell commented on the situation at the Super Bowl.
“They are obviously serious issues, and he is taking that seriously as are we,” Goodell said.
49ers exec a finalists for Jaguars’ GM role >> The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their general manager search to five finalists, including 49ers director of scouting Josh Williams.
Jaguars current interim GM Ethan Waugh is also among the remaining candidates.
The Jaguars will begin in-person interviews Wednesday, and the decision is expected to land the franchise a first-time GM to pair with a first-time head coach (Liam Coen), a first-time offensive coordinator (Grant Udinski), a first-time defensive coordinator (Anthony Campanile) and a first-time executive vice president (Tony Boselli).
The other finalists are Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, Los Angeles Rams director of scouting strategy James Gladstone and Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Cunningham has worked in the NFL since 2008, starting with Baltimore and including a stop in Philadelphia before landing with the Bears in 2022. Gladstone has been with the Rams since 2016. Sullivan has been with the Packers since 2004. Williams has been with the 49ers since 2011.
Waugh took over for Trent Baalke, who agreed to step down on Jan. 22. Waugh spent the last three years as Jacksonville’s assistant GM.
Golf
Aberg rallies for Torrey Pines win >> Ludvig Aberg returned to Torrey Pines in far better health and showed it when he birdied four of the last six holes, including a 7-foot birdie on the 18th, for a 6-under 66 and a one-shot victory over Maverick McNealy in the Genesis Invitational near San Diego.
Aberg shared the 36-hole lead at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open three weeks ago until getting so sick he barely made it through the tournament and had to withdraw the following week, a nasty illness that caused him to lose 10 pounds.
The Genesis Invitational relocated to Torrey from Riviera because of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and Aberg made good on another chance at one of his favorite courses.
McNealy birdied eight of his opening 11 holes and led by three shots when he stood on the 17th tee. He finished with a pair of pars for a 64.
Tournament host Tiger Woods watched a lot of it unfold from the broadcast booth. Woods withdrew from the tournament on Monday as he coped with the death of his mother, Kultida, last week. Players wore a red button that had the Thai symbol of love to honor her.
Aberg, who finished at 12-under 276, won $4 million for his third victory worldwide since turning pro in June 2023 as the top-ranked college player out of Texas Tech. He moves to No. 4 in the world.
Scottie Scheffler was 10 shots better than the third round with a 66 and tied for third with Patrick Rodgers (71).
Niemann captures LIV Golf win >> Joaquin Niemann won his third LIV Golf title when he closed with a 7-under 65 to erase a three-shot deficit and win LIV Golf Adelaide by three shots over Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz.
Ancer had led most of the final round until the Chilean rallied. They were tied with two holes to play when Ancer (71) finished bogey-bogey to fall back and Niemann birdied the 18th hole to finish at 13-under 203. Ortiz birdied the last two holes for a 71.
Leonard notches first Champions victory >> Justin Leonard won the Chubb Classic for his first PGA Tour Champions victory, overcoming a slow start with a back-nine charge in Naples, Fla.
NBA
Mavs reportedly suspend assistant coach >> The Dallas Mavericks said they have suspended an employee they didn’t identify amid a report that assistant coach Darrell Armstrong was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Dallas television station WFAA cited multiple anonymous law enforcement sources in reporting that Dallas police responded to a call in the predawn hours Saturday. The sources said the 56-year-old Armstrong and the victim were arguing when he hit the woman with a gun and threatened to shoot her.
The Mavericks said in a statement that they were aware of the incident and gathering information. The NBA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Armstrong spent two seasons with the Mavericks late in his 14-year playing career and was a backup point guard on the 2005-06 team that reached the NBA Finals, losing to Miami. He is in his 10th full season as a Dallas assistant.
Winter sports
Meillard wins historic slalom title >> Loic Meillard won his second world title and became the first Swiss skier in 75 years to take gold in the men’s slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships in Austria.
Meillard earned his third medal after winning the team combined with Franjo von Allmen and placing third in the giant slalom.