INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts put backup linebacker Josh McNary on the commissioners exempt list Thursday, less than 24 hours after prosecutors filed criminal charges against the 26-year-old. Cheap Detroit Lions Jerseys .McNary faces charges of rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery resulting in bodily injury — another off-the-field problem for a league that has been plagued by them this season.McNary will not be permitted to practice with the team or attend games, including Sundays AFC championship game at New England. He will, however, continue to be paid.Punter Pat McAfee said players were blind-sided by the serious allegations that were released publicly Wednesday.I feel sorry for all of the parties involved, but I do believe that in this country that you are innocent until proven guilty, McAfee said. If he is guilty of something, then I hope justice will be served.While coach Chuck Pagano kept his team focused on this weeks challenge — the AFC title game — team officials issued a statement just before the start of practice to explain the roster move.That designation will permit the investigation provided by the leagues personal conduct policy to run its course and will afford Josh the opportunity to focus on his defence against the charges, the statement read in part.The Colts sincerely hope this extraordinarily serious matter will be resolved expeditiously and that justice will prevail.Pagano declined to say what he told his team.For the league, its yet another off-field issue.Carolina defensive lineman Greg Hardy and Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson both wound up on the commissioners exempt list this season after criminal charges were filed against them.League officials also continue to deal with the ramifications from a video that showed former Ravens running back Ray Rice hitting his then-fiancee in an elevator.The public release of the video created an outcry, and Commissioner Roger Goodell changed his two-game suspension of Rice to an indefinite suspension. The NFL developed a new personal conduct policy that owners approved in December.A neutral arbitrator also reduced Rices ban, making him eligible to play, though no team signed him.The accusations against McNary are troubling, too.According to the probable cause affidavit, which was released publicly Wednesday afternoon by the Marion County prosecutors office, a 29-year-old woman accused an unknown man of attacking her in the early morning hours of Dec. 1. The document said police tracked information from a cellphone the woman allegedly took from the mans apartment and later determined the man was McNary, a West Point graduate who has spent the past two seasons with the Colts.The womans name was redacted from the report.Early Thursday morning Ed Schrager, McNarys lawyer, issued a statement on behalf of his client denying the allegations. Schrager wrote that McNary had immediately reported to law enforcement officials in a respectful and peaceful manner.The report details claims that McNary and the woman engaged in a physical fight in the mans apartment, and that she had scratched his neck, face, back and shoulder. Police reported that a nurse found dried blood behind the womans ear and other injuries following a sexual assault examination.According to the report, the woman said she also believed the man slapped her on the left side of her face with his hands before the attack. And, the report said, the woman repeatedly told the man no and stop. The document said police also listened to a 2-minute voicemail from the accuser to one of her friends.At one point, the female can be heard crying and becoming emotionally distraught, the report said.Police reported that when they later showed the woman a photo lineup to identify who she left a bar with that night, the woman pointed to McNarys photo and said he looked familiar. But she could not positively identify anyone from the photos.The police wrote when they arrived at McNarys apartment to investigate, the player said: I know why youre here. The report said McNary claimed to have preserved evidence because he expected to see the police.McNarys attorney cautioned there is another side to the story.The charges and affidavit publicly disseminated on Wednesday afternoon are not evidence of wrong doing but simply one sides story, Schrager said in the statement.Joshua has full faith and confidence in the American way, including its justice system, which he pledged to protect and defend as a West Point graduate and lieutenant in the United States Army.Schrager said no other statements would be made on behalf of or by McNary.The 6-foot, 251-pound linebacker finished his career as Armys all-time leader in sacks and tackles for loss, then spent two years on active military duty before seeking an early release so he could play in the NFL.McNary signed with the Colts in April 2013 and has continued to fulfil his military obligation in the National Guard. 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Ellis had a season-high 37 points and two key assists late, Dirk Nowitzki led a fourth-quarter rally with 14 of his 35 points, and the Mavericks spoiled Howards best offensive night in Houston with a 123-120 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.LONDON - Danny Welbeck scored his first career hat trick as Arsenal overpowered Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday and survived with 10 men for the last half-hour after goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off.Welbeck, who was allowed to leave Manchester United last month after his striking qualities were questioned by manager Louis Van Gaal, demonstrated just how he can thrive as a centre forward.As Arsene Wenger celebrated his 18th anniversary at Arsenal, Welbeck thanked the manager for showing a lot of faith in me.I am delighted to repay him tonight, Welbeck said. He has allowed me to play up front in my preferred position.Against a weak defence, Welbeck side-footed in the opener in the 22nd minute, swept in a second on the half-hour and, after Alexis Sanchez also netted, completed his hat trick at the start of the second half.He had the instinct of a goal-scorer, Wenger said. He was aggressive and made great runs.Arsenal was cruising in the Group D encounter until Szczesny rushed off his line and brought down Burak Yilmaz, who then converted the resulting penalty. Arsenals latest moment of ill-discipline a€” this was the London clubs fifth red card in seven European matches a€” enabled Galatasaray to provide a late threat.But Welbecks spirited performance ensured Arsenal had already done enough to collect its first points in Group D after losing 2-0 at Borussia Dortmund last month. Dortmund secured back-to-back victories by winning 3-0 at Anderlecht on Wednesday.The coveted European club title is the one major trophy to elude Wenger, even though this is Arsenals 17th successive season in the Champions League.Few nights have been as comfortable as this for Arsenal in the competition. Welbecks first goal at home since joining for 16 million pounds (then $27 million) came after combining with another summer transfer window signing, Sanchez. The Chile international burst in from the leftt and slipped a ball through for Welbeck to sidefoot through goalkeeper Fernando Musleras legs. Authentic Glover Quin Jersey. Although Sanchez scuffed a shot wide after being teed up by Mesut Ozil, Welbecks finishing was exquisite. The England striker raced onto a deep ball, headed it down and controlled it before clipping the shot into the bottom corner of the net.As Arsenal was showcasing its flair, Galatasaray could only offer flares in response a€” from its fans. The match was halted briefly to allow the red smoke to clear the pitch.Arsenal was as rampant at the start of the second half, and a flowing move led to Welbeck completing his hat trick in the 52nd minute. Welbeck lifted the ball over Muslera after latching onto Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains through ball, and then lapped up the adulation of the home fans.Technically he is very sound a€” that was a surprise, Wenger said of Welbeck. I didnt know he was so quick, honestly, but he can be electric ... and its good to see that slowly he gains in confidence and finishes well.After Szczesny was sent off, Sanchez had to make way for David Ospina to come off the bench. And the goalkeepers first action was to pick the ball out of the net after Yilmaz scored from the penalty spot.But Ospina did keep out a late header from Burak with an diving save, blocked Hamit Altintops effort and pushed away Wesley Sneijders low long-rang shot.We should have been more aggressive, Galatasaray coach Cesar Prandelli said through a translator. The Champions League is a big competition and we should have come ready, but we have made a lot of mistakes. It is important we learn from the mistakes and correct them.Arsenal could have completed the night with a fifth from a stoppage-time counterattack. But after Santi Cazorla chipped the ball over Muslera, Semih Kaya produced a goal-line clearance. On another night it might have proved costly, but Welbeck had already ensured it wouldnt. 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