Sha’Carri Richardson narrowly missed qualifying for the 200-meter final at the U.S. track and field championships

Christian Coleman is coming to the defense of his GF Sha'Carri Richardson after she was arrested and booked for domestic violence after allegedly shoving him at a Seattle airport.

Richardson, a former Carter standout, competed in the 200-meter semifinals after withdrawing from the 100-meter semis Friday afternoon. She originally ran the opening rounds of the women’s 100-meter race Thursday. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, Kevin Sherrington's A La Carte.