Drug-related crime
Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks arrested in Mississippi
May. 02, 2022 01:30 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested in Mississippi on charges of speeding, not having insurance and a first offense possession of...
Ex-football player pleads to misdemeanor in NC agents case
By Aaron Beard Feb. 21, 2022 05:38 PM EST
A former college football player currently imprisoned on a drug conviction in Georgia has reached a plea agreement for a misdemeanor charge of violating North...
Tennessee dismisses LB Kivon Bennett hours after arrest
Dec. 01, 2020 07:49 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee dismissed outside linebacker Kivon Bennett from the football team on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested during a traffic...
No. 16 Coastal Carolina eyes division title vs Texas State
By Raul Dominguez Nov. 27, 2020 11:52 AM EST
Police: Texas State defensive back shot dead in drug deal
Nov. 25, 2020 12:47 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas State defensive back Khambrail Winters has been fatally shot in San Marcos, Texas, and two men have been arrested and charged in the...
2 more Kansas St players arrested, both on pot charges
Mar. 03, 2020 01:47 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Two more Kansas State players are in legal trouble after being arrested.
Safety Wayne Jones, 19, and linebacker...
Police: Ex-UNC athlete had $160K worth of marijuana, edibles
Feb. 12, 2020 09:19 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A former college football player was arrested after receiving a parcel in North Carolina that contained about $160,000 worth of marijuana...
LSU linebacker arrested on gun charge, suspended from team
Feb. 05, 2020 07:57 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana State University football player has been suspended from the team indefinitely following his arrest on a gun possession...
Ex-NFL player, doctor are arrested in Georgia opioid case
By Jeff Martin Sep. 11, 2019 02:39 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — A former NFL football player and a Georgia doctor face charges of illegally distributing prescription drugs, including opioids.
Federal...
TCU RB Sewo Olonilua arrested on drug possession charges
May. 16, 2019 04:28 PM EDT
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — TCU running back Sewo Olonilua, who set a school bowl record with 194 yards rushing in a victory over California last season, has been...
Arkansas LB Walker suspended; faces drugs, weapons charges
Dec. 13, 2018 03:05 PM EST
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas linebacker Demetrius Walker has been suspended from the football program after being arrested on drug and weapon charges.
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Monday's Sports in Brief
By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2018 03:16 AM EDT
BASEBALL
BOSTON (AP) — This World Series is making history even before it starts.
Boston's Alex Cora and Los Angeles' Dave Roberts are...