Sports News Roundup: McCoy faces new abuse allegation, Ronaldo rape accusations

Bills RB McCoy faces new abuse allegation

New claims of abuse were made against Buffalo Bills star LeSean McCoy in an amended lawsuit filed this week in a Georgia court. Delicia Cordon -- the running back's former girlfriend who has accused McCoy of being involved in a July 10 home invasion in which she was robbed and assaulted -- stated in her original suit filed Aug. 10 that McCoy physically abused his 6-year-old son and his dog. The boy's mother, Stephanie Maisonet, filed an affidavit last month supporting the child-abuse allegations.

Ronaldo denies accusations of 2009 Las Vegas rape

Football player Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation. "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me. Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I am and believe in," the world-famous athlete wrote in a tweet.

Pulisic sidelined indefinitely with a torn calf muscle

Star midfielder Christian Pulisic has suffered a torn calf muscle, casting doubt on his availability for the U.S. men's national team's international friendlies this month against Colombia and Peru. His professional club, Borussia Dortmund, announced the injury Wednesday, characterizing it as "torn calf fibres."

Colts rule out six starters; six more questionable

The Indianapolis Colts ruled out seven players, including six starters, for Thursday night's game at the New England Patriots, while six others are listed as questionable. With a rash of injuries and coming off a 70-minute overtime game on a short week, Colts head coach Frank Reich decided to hold only walkthroughs this week, meaning the team won't have an actual practice before playing the Patriots. But the lighter work was not enough to keep several players from missing Thursday.

Caps F Wilson suspended 20 games for hit

The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson 20 games on Wednesday for a check to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist in Sunday's pre season game. The league cited three factors in the length of the suspension, saying it was an illegal hit to the head, caused an injury and was delivered by a repeat offender.

O's part with manager Showalter; EVP Duquette expected gone

Buck Showalter is out as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, and executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette is also expected to be dismissed, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Showalter met with Orioles ownership on Wednesday morning and was notified he wouldn't return, according to the Baltimore Sun.

Durant lobbies for NBA's return to Seattle

Kevin Durant hasn't forgotten where he began his NBA career, and that is providing a special feeling for Friday's preseason game in Seattle. The Golden State Warriors star would also like to see an NBA franchise return to the Pacific Northwest city.

Cubs SS Russell gets a 40-game ban for alleged domestic abuse

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell received a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic abuse policy, the league announced Wednesday. The unpaid suspension is retroactive to Sept. 21, when the league placed Russell on administrative leave.

Cubs' prez Epstein: Maddon will be back in 2019

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is coming back for a fifth season, team president Theo Epstein said Wednesday afternoon. "Joe's status remains unchanged," Epstein said. "He's the manager of this team. I'm very happy about that.

Olympics - IOC wants "grave" AIBA issues fixed or boxing risks missing Games

The international boxing association (AIBA) must resolve its governance issues by next month or risk missing out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and losing its recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IOC warned on Wednesday. The IOC has warned AIBA before to sort out its finances, the sport's governance and anti-doping issues or risk missing out on the Tokyo 2020 Games.

(With inputs from Reuters)