Former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien facing assault charge

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Former Super Bowl hero Mark Rypien has been arrested in Washington state on suspicion of domestic violence.
The Spokesman-Review cites Spokane police saying Rypien was facing a charge of fourth-degree assault.
Rypien, 56, was processed at the Spokane County Jail at around 6:30 p.m. Sunday and was awaiting a court appearance Monday. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney.
Rypien announced last year he believes he has Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, caused