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NFL
Bucs release
Johnson after DUI
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released offensive lineman Marcus Johnson after his arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.
A Tampa police lieutenant says he found Johnson sleeping Tuesday in a car near the Bucs’ stadium.
Tampa police say the lieutenant woke up the 27-year-old. A DUI investigator reported smelling alcohol on Johnson’s breath and police say he had glassy eyes and swayed when standing up unsupported.
Johnson was arrested and later released on $500 bail. Jail records did not indicate if he had an attorney.
The team announced later Tuesday that he was released.
Johnson apologizes after gay slurs
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson issued his second apology in 12 months Tuesday and was told to stay away from the team while the NFL and the Chiefs complete their investigation into his use of a gay slur.
As Johnson was releasing his apology, a national gay rights advocacy organization called on the league and the team to take disciplinary action against the two-time Pro Bowler.
The latest chapter in Johnson’s stormy career began Sunday night when he questioned coach Todd Haley’s football credentials on his Twitter account.
He used the slur during an exchange with one of his Twitter followers. A day later, he used it again as he brushed off reporters and told them he would not comment, according to the Kansas City Star, which recorded the comment.
College hoops
Knight at odds with Indiana again
Bob Knight has two more complaints with Indiana University.
He didn’t like the school making a private matter public, and he didn’t want Indiana alumni footing the bill to settle a lawsuit.
On Tuesday, Knight released a statement saying he will return a $75,000 check sent last week by Indiana officials as a settlement offer.
“Indiana University has refused for nine years to take care of their obligation in this matter,” Knight said in a statement released by ESPN, who he now works for. “I did not know until yesterday (Monday) that this check was sent to my attorney. Upon finding out about it, I immediately gave him instructions to send the check back.”
The letter, sent from Russell Yates’ law firm in Denver, was dated Monday and requested routing codes and account numbers so the money could be wired back to the university’s account.
Indiana University spokesman Larry MacIntyre confirmed the letter had been received but the money, which was obtained through private donations, had not yet been returned.
Knight sued Indiana, claiming the school did not properly defend him against a suit from Ron Felling, a former assistant coach. Knight settled that case in 2002 by paying Felling $25,000 and admitting that in 1999 he shoved Felling in anger after overhearing him criticize Knight’s coaching and behavior.
