The Washington Commanders announced they have released veteran kicker Brandon McManus amid sexual assault allegations from two women during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.

McManus was expected to be the Commanders’ starting kicker this season, but they will continue their voluntary practice sessions Monday without one on their roster. 

Last month, a lawsuit was filed by two flight attendants who allege McManus sexually assaulted them on a flight to London when he was with the Jaguars. 

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The women, who were not named, said McManus rubbed and grinded against them during the flight. The women are also suing the Jaguars because they said the team did not supervise McManus or create a safe environment for them. 

The lawsuit alleges McManus threw $100 bills at the women in exchange for them to dance inappropriately as the flight "quickly turned into a party."

One of the women said McManus "smirked and walked away" after she confronted him, while the other woman said one of the Jaguars teammates looked ashamed of McManus’ behavior when she made eye contact with him during his first alleged assault.

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The lawsuit says McManus tried to kiss one of the women.

Both women said they suffered severe mental anguish, anxiety, psychological and emotional distress, embarrassment and humiliation, according to the lawsuit.

The Jaguars released a statement after the lawsuit was filed: "We’re aware of the complaint, and we acknowledge the significance of the claims. As we continue to look into the matter, it bears emphasizing that we insist on an organization built by people who represent our community and game with the highest character and class."

The Commanders did so as well.

"Earlier today, we were made aware of the civil lawsuit filed on May 24 against Brandon McManus. We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter. We have been in communication with the League Office and Brandon's representation, and will reserve further comment at this time."

McManus’ attorney, Brett R. Gallaway, told ESPN that his client vehemently denies the claims by the two flight attendants. 

"These are absolutely fictitious and demonstrably false allegations made as part of a campaign to defame and disparage a talented and well-respected NFL player," Gallaway’s statement to ESPN reads. "We intend to aggressively defend Brandon’s rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these claims truly are – an extortion attempt."

McManus has Super Bowl pedigree, winning one with the Denver Broncos during his nine seasons there. He joined the Jaguars in 2023 and hit 30 out of 37 field goal attempts.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham had a testy moment during the team's 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. 

In the top of the eighth inning, Chicago had runners on second and third with one out when a fly ball was hit to left field. It didn’t go too far, but that didn’t stop the White Sox third base coach from sending Pham on a tag-up play to see if they could tie the game.

Pham was gunned down by a mile as William Contreras tagged him out as he slid to end the inning. It was a huge moment in the game, and Contreras’ emotions led to him shouting something at Pham, who clearly did not like what was said. 

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Pham turned around as he walked back to his dugout, and coaches and players had to hold him back from charging at the Brewers. Even White Sox announcer John Schriffen was getting heated in the booth. 

"Contreras is barking at him. Tommy Pham barking back!" Schriffen shouted into his headset. "He’s not backing down, he doesn’t like that and now home plate umpire Edwin Jimenez has to hold back Pham. Nah, we ain’t taking that. We ain’t taking that from the Brewers!"

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During his postgame interview in the locker room, Pham had some fighting words for Milwaukee and the rest of MLB if they were to start something with him on the field.

"One-run ballgame, close play at the plate," Pham said when asked to explain what happened. "Actually it wasn’t even f---ing close. It was a shallow fly ball to left field; you would expect the left fielder to throw the baserunner out on that play."

"Third base coach sends you, you got to go. I’m nailed out at home by a mile. I’m going to the dugout and I hear, ‘Tough guy,’ with all that hoorah s---. I’ll never start anything, but I’ll be prepared to finish it. There’s a reason why I do all kinds of fighting in the offseason because I’m prepared to f--- somebody up. You can take it as it is."

Pham, 36, joined the White Sox this season but began the year in Triple-A. He was called up to the team in late April when they had an abysmal 3-22 record, and after Sunday’s loss, they still own the league’s worst record at 15-45.

Pham, who played for the NL-winning Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets last season, has done well since being called up. He’s hitting .287/.333/.411 with three homers, seven doubles and 12 RBI over 32 games entering Sunday. He finished 0-for-3 with a walk in this game. 

It’s been a struggle for Chicago all year, and we’re not even at the All-Star break yet. But Pham is clearly showing that, no matter what the record says, there’s fight in him to stand his ground.

Luckily, things didn't get too carried away to show how much fight he really has.

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