Football

A volunteer referee at a charity basketball game has filed a complaint alleging that Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Michael Irvin hit him in the face during the contest, splitting his lower lip and shattering his dental plate.

Willie Summerling, 42, said two off-duty police officers and two other members of the Cowboys had to restrain on Irvin after he punched Summerling in the mouth.

Detectives said a Class A misdemeanor assault charge may be filed early next week against Irvin. The charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison or a $2,000 fine.