Stanford football coach Troy Taylor sues ESPN over dismissal
Former Stanford University football coach Troy Taylor has filed a lawsuit against ESPN and reporter Xuan Thai, alleging defamation in two stories covering investigations into his conduct. According to the complaint filed with authorities, Taylor asserts that the network and journalist published damaging falsehoods that tarnished his reputation and ultimately led to his firing.Andrew Luck, Stanford's athletic director, stated that the program needed "a reset," which prompted the decision to part ways with Taylor in March. The 57-year-old coach concluded his tenure after two seasons, during which the team struggled to find success.Arch Manning throws absolute darts with Longhorns to show why he is the favorite for the HeismanSix days before Taylor's departure, ESPN published an article by Thai detailing two investigations into allegations that the coach had"bullied and belittled female athletic staffers," among other claims. The report outlined accusations […]