Diego Maradona’s autopsy discovered traces of drugs used to treat anxiety and depression, but no illicit drugs or alcohol were in his system at the time of his death, a toxicology report stated, according to ESPN’s Adriana Garcia.
It found that heart failure was the primary cause of death and that there was damage to Maradona’s heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver.
The report is part of an ongoing investigation into possible manslaughter. Around 30 officers raided the office and home of Maradona’s doctor, Dr. Leopoldo Luque, on Nov. 29 to gather potential evidence and establish whether the Argentinian icon received appropriate care after undergoing brain surgery.
Maradona died on Nov. 25 at the age of 60.
The findings prompted one of Maradona’s daughters, Gianinna, to condemn those who suspected he died of an overdose.
“All the motherf—— waiting for my dad’s autopsy to reveal drugs, marijuana, and alcohol,” she wrote on Twitter. “I am not a doctor but I saw him very swollen. That robotic voice. It wasn’t his voice.”
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Week 15 ranking: 1
Most underrated star: CB L’Jarius Sneed
The rookie has not only been as dependable as one could expect of a fourth-round draft pick from Louisiana Tech, but he has also been a playmaker. Sneed is third on the Chiefs in interceptions, with three, despite missing six games because of a broken collarbone. He had an interception, a sack and three passes broken up in Sunday’s three-point win over Drew Brees and the Saints. — Adam Teicher
Week 15 ranking: 3
Week 15 ranking: 2
An NFL All-Rookie Team selection at left guard last season, Jenkins has played everywhere on the line except right guard this season. That’s right: He has played left guard, left tackle, right tackle and center. “That kid’s special to do that,” Packers guard Lucas Patrick said. “I’ve never been around a player — high school, college or this level — to do that.” Since Corey Linsley’s Week 12 knee injury, Jenkins has started at center, a spot that could become his permanent home if the Packers don’t re-sign Linsley after this season. — Rob Demovsky
Week 15 ranking: 5play
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On a top-ranked defense that includes star defensive tackle Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey, Johnson doesn’t garner much attention. However, as the defensive signal-caller, the fourth-year pro has been critical to the unit’s success. He has played 100% of the snaps, and he has a team-high 95 tackles and seven pass breakups. “When you have those safeties that have that high football capacity and great command over everything that’s going on, it’s not the norm,” coach Sean McVay said of Johnson’s signal-calling duties. “But John Johnson is kind of an outlier in terms of his versatility as a player.” — Lindsey Thiry
Week 15 ranking: 14
Most underrated star: LB Jordan Hicks
While the Cardinals’ defense is full of individual stars such as Chandler Jones, Budda Baker, Patrick Peterson, Isaiah Simmons and Dennis Gardeck, it’s Hicks who keeps the unit together at inside linebacker. He’s the quarterback of the defense, and he hardly comes off the field, playing 901 snaps this season, second most on the team and 22nd in the NFL, while leading the team in tackles. Hicks has been quietly consistent, also leading the team in defensive snaps and tackles last season. Without him, the Cardinals’ defense wouldn’t rank as a top-10 unit since Week 8. — Josh Weinfuss
Week 15 ranking: 18
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Most underrated star: LB Danny Trevathan
Trevathan is often overshadowed by fellow inside linebacker Roquan Smith, but the 30-year-old veteran is having another solid season, with 100 total tackles through 14 games. Trevathan — re-signed to a three-year contract with $13.625 million guaranteed this offseason — suffered a gruesome elbow injury in November that landed him on injured reserve and therefore required offseason rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because NFL teams were forced to cancel offseason programs and shorten training camps, Trevathan looked a little rusty to open the season, but he has rebounded nicely. Trevathan’s experienced leadership is also a bonus for the Bears. — Jeff Dickerson
Week 15 ranking: 16play
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Week 15 ranking: 17
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Week 15 ranking: 23
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Most underrated star: WR Keenan Allen
He is the most trustworthy receiver on the squad. Allen ranks third in the league in receptions (100), 13th in receiving yards (992) and tied for 10th in receiving touchdowns (eight). Despite that, he doesn’t get mentioned much among the league’s top receivers, but the Chargers rely on him for steady leadership and influence. He’s one of QB Justin Herbert’s go-to guys and a reason the first-rounder is on the verge of breaking the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie. — Shelley Smith
Week 15 ranking: 20play
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Week 15 ranking: 24
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Week 15 ranking: 25
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Most underrated star: P Jack Fox
Defensive end Romeo Okwara is another worthy candidate, but Fox has had a phenomenal rookie season. He has averaged 49.5 yards per punt and a net punting average of 45.5 yards. As of now, his gross average yardage is the No. 11 all-time, single-season mark in NFL history, and his net punting average is third all time. He has flipped fields with regularity and been an asset mere months after winning a close battle with Arryn Siposs in training camp. Now he looks like a long-term solution at the position and represents one area the team’s new general manager and coach don’t have to be concerned with. — Michael Rothstein
Week 15 ranking: 28
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Week 15 ranking: 30
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Most underrated star: S Jessie Bates III
Outside of Cincinnati, Bates doesn’t get nearly enough credit for what he does. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Bates leads all safeties with 15 pass deflections and has the lowest expected points added of any safety when targeted (minus-10.9). The big knock against Bates this season is that he hasn’t been able to convert on some big interception opportunities. Then again, the fact that Bates has been in position for a couple of potential pick-sixes shows how well he has played this season. If Bates played for a good team, he probably would get the recognition he deserves. — Ben Baby
Week 15 ranking: 29play
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Neymar is expected to miss Paris Saint-Germain’s next two matches – and the remainder of 2020 – with an ankle injury that’s not as bad as previously feared.
“Following the sprain to his left ankle, there is some bruising to the bone and he continues to undergo treatment at the training ground,” PSG said in a statement Saturday. “He is expected to make his return in January.”
The 28-year-old will therefore be unavailable for PSG’s clash against Lille on Sunday and Wednesday’s encounter with Strasbourg.
Neymar already received a “reassuring” prognosis after being stretched off the pitch against Lyon last Sunday. Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes, who tackled Neymar in second-half stoppage time, was sent off for the challenge.
PSG lost the game 1-0 and tumbled out of first in the Ligue 1 standings.
Neymar has scored nine goals in 12 matches across all competitions.
CINCINNATI — For a moment, it looked like Zac Taylor’s trademark optimism might have disappeared.
One couldn’t fault the Cincinnati Bengals coach for finally slipping in a bit of cynicism after a fifth straight loss, this one a 30-7 rout by the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 13. Instead, Taylor faintly laughed during his postgame news conference, shook his head and assured his virtual audience that yes, the optimism still existed.
Taylor’s cheery disposition has been unshakable despite a 4-24-1 coaching record in two seasons. It’s a hallmark of not only his coaching style but his overall demeanor.
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Taylor brought up the missed opportunity to the team to show how close it came. It was another example of the young coach looking for what went right in yet another defeat.
Bengals defensive tackle Christian Covington, who was acquired in a trade right before the start of the season, said Taylor’s outlook can be “soothing” and “uplifting” during a year no one thought was going to be this bad.
“No matter what the outcomes of our games have been, he’s always been there to be that support, to be that optimistic voice that we need during times of uncertainty and during times of defeat we’ve had to go through,” Covington said.
Bengals safety Jessie Bates, a 2018 second-round selection who could be the first Bengals draft pick to make the Pro Bowl since Tyler Eifert (2013), said Taylor’s message in recent weeks has stressed the importance of high-character guys in the locker room. That was a major point of emphasis in Taylor’s first full offseason in Cincinnati.
“Unfortunately, that hasn’t equaled into wins because we have good guys in the locker room,” Bates said. “But I think that is a key component about building the right environment around here is having good guys. He just continues to preach how close we really are.”
Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor had a “really good thing going” before the rookie quarterback was lost for the season on Nov. 22 with a knee injury. Kareem Elgazzar/Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK
But there comes a point when it’s impossible to overlook reality. As Bates pointed out, good teams are able to overcome struggles and win games.
And right now, things look pretty bleak for the Bengals.
Taylor has the worst winning percentage of any coach in Bengals history. Cincinnati has played in 15 games decided by eight points or fewer. The Bengals have lost 13 of them — by far the most in the NFL during that span, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
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“I think we have a really good thing going,” Burrow said on Oct. 28 of the relationship with Taylor and the offensive coaches. “We’re going to continue to build on it and start winning some games but Zac’s an awesome coach. I’m excited to be with him.”
If Taylor does make it to 2021, he will have to find a way to square his optimism with the undeniable results. It’s a process of self-evaluation that requires brutal honesty.
“You have to be critical of yourself,” Taylor said. “You have to be critical of some things you really believe in strongly.”
But for Taylor, that doesn’t include a bleak outlook. Despite all the defeats and the dread that has surrounded the Bengals for decades, Taylor remains upbeat about the future.
Even three more losses to close this season might not be enough to change that.
“This isn’t a character,” Taylor said. “This is me.”
