The phrase "abusing players" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing negative behavior towards players, such as in gaming or sports environments.
Example: "The report highlighted serious concerns about the management's role in abusing players during training sessions."
Alternatives: "mistreating players" or "harassing players".
James was sentenced to three and a half years in prison in 1997 for sexually abusing players.
Jalen Rose, an ESPN basketball analyst, sent out a Twitter message saying: "The video of Rutgers H.C. Rice abusing players is appalling!
April began with Rutgers University firing men's head basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him physically and verbally abusing players at practice.
He is over, defeated by his recent lack of success; abusing players can be construed as "character-building" only when you get into the Final Four.
More than nine in 10 thought fans abusing players was "common" or "extremely common" and 39% believed abuse between players was "common" or "extremely common".
Collins' words may cause extra interest in the aftermath of the Rutgers basketball scandal, in which coach Mike Rice was fired and the university's athletic director resigned, after video emerged of Rice abusing players physically and with homophobic taunts.
He abused players and authority figures, acted out his rages.
"Sometimes people are using the force of social media to abuse players and to abuse other fans.
Several fans have been arrested recently after allegations they racially abused players, including one Liverpool supporter who last month allegedly abused an Oldham player at Anfield, causing him to break down in tears.
In addition, he verbally abused players, administrators and assorted fans, and when he thought referees unkind, might heave furniture around an arena.
Torre is a manager who does not abuse players, on the field or in the dugout, but last night he stayed with Andy Pettitte and Jay Witasick even though balls were flying to all corners of Bank One Ballpark.
