CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The father of Tampa Bay cornerback C.J. Wilson told a Charlotte television station that his son lost two fingers in a July 4 fireworks accident.
Curtis Wilson Sr., appearing on WBTV, said the fireworks did not pop out of the canister when they exploded.
Wilson was injured near his hometown of Lincolnton, N.C. He played at North Carolina State and has appeared in four NFL games over two seasons, two coming last year with the Bucs.
Meanwhile, in Miami, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated Wednesday as a result of a July 4 fireworks accident, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter first tweeted Pierre-Paul’s finger was amputated, citing medical records the network obtained. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport later confirmed the news.
Earlier in the day, Giants officials left Miami without seeing Pierre-Paul, according to a league source.
Team officials arrived in Miami on Monday, but were never able to visit with Pierre-Paul.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For the first time in a legal battle that has stretched over 20 years, a federal judge ordered the cancellation of the Washington NFL team’s trademark registration, ruling that the team name may be disparaging to Native Americans.
The ruling does not bar the team from using the name if it wishes. The team could even still sue for trademark infringement, but winning such a case could prove more complex without the legal protections that come with a federally registered trademark.
Team president Bruce Allen said the team will appeal.
The team’s lawyer, Robert Raskopf, said the team’s trademarks remain intact during the appeal process.
U.S. District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee’s ruling upholds an earlier finding by an administrative appeal board and orders the federal Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the registration. This is the first time a federal judge ruled against the team and found that the name may be disparaging.
Note
• The NFL will stage at least two regular-season games each season at Premier League club Tottenham’s new London stadium over a 10-year period under a deal announced Wednesday.
The NFL has two years remaining on its deal with Wembley Stadium in London.
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