Ex-Pats lineman in jail
Texas A&M police arrest Wheeler on drug charges
Former Texas A&M defensive lineman Mark Wheeler, whose eight-year NFL career included playing the 1996-98 seasons with the Patriots, faces drug-related counts after being arrested in a parking lot on the college’s campus in Bryan, Texas.
Jail records showed Wheeler was being held yesterday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond for Wheeler, who is from San Marcos, Texas, was set at $10,200.
KBTX-TV reported that Texas A&M police responded to reports of a suspicious person in a truck sometime before dawn. An arrest report said police found marijuana and cocaine in the vehicle. . . .
Wheeler was drafted by Tampa Bay in 1992 and played four seasons with the Buccaneers before moving on to the Patriots. His NFL career ended in 1999 with the Philadelphia Eagles. . . .
Quarterback Treon Harris decided to leave the University of Florida football team to transfer after two tumultuous seasons that included three suspensions.
NBA: MJ donates to cause
NBA great and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan announced he is giving $1 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and another $1 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The aim is to help build trust between the black community and police following several shootings around the country.
“As a proud American, a father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have been deeply troubled by the deaths of African-Americans at the hands of law enforcement and angered by the cowardly and hateful targeting and killing of police officers,” Jordan said in a statement. “I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well.” . . .
Coach Tyrron Lue agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. . . .
Dion Waiters and the Miami Heat were finalizing a one-year free agent contract worth $2.9 million, two people with knowledge of the negotiations revealed to the AP. . . . CJ McCollum agreed to a fouryear, $106 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told the AP. He was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player last season.
NHL: Schenn sign in Philly
The Philadelphia Flyers avoided arbitration with Brayden
Schenn, signing the forward to a four-year, $20.5 million contract. He will count $5.125 million against the salary cap through the 2019-20 season, and agent Don
Meehan confirmed the terms of the deal.
Schenn had 26 goals and 33 assists for 59 points last season. For his career, he has 84 goals and 109 assists for 193 points in 354 regular-season games for the Los Angeles Kings and Flyers. . . .
The Minnesota Wild agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with center Jordan Schroeder, avoiding arbitration. He will make $650,000 in the NHL and $275,000 if assigned to the AHL. Misc.: Dale Jr. still out
Dale Earnhardt Jr. warned his return to NASCAR from concussion-like symptoms could take longer than planned. Jeff Gordon has come out of retirement to drive for Earnhardt, who will miss a third Sprint Cup Series race this weekend. . . . Wolfgang Niersbach, a member of FIFA’s ruling council, was banned from soccer for one year in the first sanction from the investigation into Germany’s 2006 World Cup bid.