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AUSTIN, Texas -- Fired Baylor coach Art Briles is fighting back, nearly two months after he was let go in the fallout over how the school investigated rape allegations.His latest move came Wednesday when Briles asked a federal judge to remove him from a lawsuit that accuses him and other school officials of ignoring a womans claims she was raped by former player Tevin Elliot, who was later convicted and sent to prison.Former Baylor student Jasmin Hernandez sued in March, naming Briles, former athletic director Ian McCaw and the Baylor Board of Regents as co-defendants. She alleges they violated federal Title IX rules against gender discrimination in programs that receive federal aid. The Associated Press generally doesnt identify sexual assault victims, but Hernandez has spoken publicly to draw attention to the case.Briles lawyers argue he cant be sued as an individual in a Title IX lawsuit. They also say claims that Briles ignored warnings of a sexual predator on his team were based on hearsay, and that any action against him would fall outside of a two-year statute of limitations. Hernandez was attacked in 2012 and didnt file her lawsuit until 2016.Briles motion argues that the Title IX claims against McCaw and the regents should also be dismissed and that he cant be held liable for the attack on Hernandez under state law.It is well established in Texas that as a general rule, a person has no legal duty to protect another from the criminal acts of another, Briles motion argues.Even the limited liability standards Texas does allow dont apply to Briles in this case, the motion said.Coach Briles was not the employer of Tevin Elliot or (Hernandez), two adult students of Baylor University, who met off-campus at a private apartment complex during a party that was not organized or sponsored by Coach Briles or Baylor University, Briles motion said.Briles lawyers filed a separate motion asking the court to consider removing Hernandez attorney Alex Zalkin from the case or at least order him to not discuss it publicly. Briles alleges Zalkin falsely told ESPN on June 20 that the coach broke a promise to attend a June 17 settlement meeting to apologize to Hernandez but didnt show. Briles said he never spoke with Hernandez or her lawyers.Zalkins statement to ESPN was for the sole purposes of defaming the character, credibility, and reputation of Coach Briles and deprive him of a fair trial in a Court of law, Briles motion said, accusing Zalkin of waging a media war against the coach.Briles motion against Zalkin also emphatically renewed his insistence that he does not want to settle with Hernandez because he did not do anything wrong.Zalkin said he was aware of Briles motions but declined immediate comment.NMD Shoes NZ . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Y-3 Shoes NZ . 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But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera said hes involved in ongoing discussions with the NFL and the Players Association about ways to make sure league MVP Cam Newton is given the same protection in the pocket as other smaller quarterbacks.Newton blasted NFL officiating following Sundays game against the Arizona Cardinals after taking a shot to his lower right leg from defensive tackle Calais Campbell as he was releasing the ball. Campbell was not flagged for the hit and the Panthers settled for a short field goal rather than an automatic first down.Newton said after the game, I could have torn my ACL.I would like to see our quarterback get those calls, a calm, but stern Rivera said Monday.Newton said Sunday that officials arent doing enough to protect him and he doesnt feel safe on the field, which is taking the fun out of the game for him.Rivera stood behind his quarterback on Monday, saying Newtons comments are correct and he supports him 100 percent.Rivera reiterated what he said in September after his QB took four helmet-to-helmet hits in a loss to the Denver Broncos -- that Newton doesnt get the calls because of his 6-foot-5, 245-pound frame.When (smaller quarterbacks) get hit, they roll around on the ground. When he gets hit, he absorbs them -- and it doesnt look as bad, Rivera said. ... Its about making sure he is getting the equal treatment he deserves as a quarterback in the pocket.Rivera was criticized for not being more vocal on the sideline and during postgame press conferences about the hits Newton has absorbed.Former NFL coach Tony Dungy said on NBCs Football Night in America on Sunday that Cam should not have to be the one saying this. His head coach, his owner and everybody in the organization should be saying this.Rivera said he doesnt get upset on the sideline because he knows game officials have a difficult job to do and he appreciates meaningful conversations rather than engaging in a shouting match.But Rivera said he has been constantly working behind the scenes with the NFL and the Players Association oon resolving the issue.dddddddddddd. He and general manager Dave Gettleman had another conversation with the league office on Monday morning.This is something I work on every week, quite frankly, Rivera said. I dont talk about it because its between me and the league and this team. This is something that has become public because of Cams statements.Rivera suggested the NFL needs to add an eighth referee to help monitor hits on the quarterback. He said using replay would be a good option for reviewing questionable hits.That is something hes expected to raise in the NFL competition committee meeting next spring. In the meantime, Rivera said hes confident the league and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will do everything they can to protect Newton this season.The league is looking into these things -- and not just for Cam but for all quarterbacks, Rivera said.Newton suggested after the game that he would like to talk personally to Goodell about his concerns.That could happen.The commissioner often speaks to current and former players throughout the year, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email.Newtons comments were a hot topic on sports TV shows.ESPN football analyst and former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb said Monday that he agrees wholeheartedly with Newtons comments.I have been in that situation, McNabb said Monday on ESPN. When you are behind the line of scrimmage, you are a passer. When I am looking to throw the ball down the field and I get ear-holed or if I get hit low, the referee has to throw the flag. Cam is absolutely right -- if Tom Brady gets hit low then they are going to throw a flag.Newton said Sunday that hes tired of officials telling him they missed a call.Enough is enough, Newton said Sunday. I dont know what I have to do. ... I dont think there is a person that can go through what I go through and still keep their head.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '