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Sports Team Issues Spark Controversy

Updated 2026-08-20 19:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles criticized joint practices, while a former assistant trainer for the Sacramento Kings filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination. These incidents highlight ongoing issues within professional sports teams.

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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he hates back-to-back days of joint practices, adding "one day is good" to avoid skirmishes that regularly occur during the sessions.
2026-08-20 20:07 UTC
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A former assistant athletic trainer for the Sacramento Kings has filed a civil lawsuit against the organization and its senior director of athlete health, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
2026-08-20 20:07 UTC
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