Former 49er star Sherman arrested on DUI suspicion
Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday in Seattle on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol.
No other details about the arrest were immediately available, said Trooper Rick Johnson, a patrol spokesperson.
A spokesperson for the King County Prosecutor's Office said nothing had been sent to their office yet indicating if charges would be filed, the Seattle Times reported.
It was not immediately clear if Sherman had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Sherman spent much of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks. He also played for the 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He more recently has worked as a football analyst.
Sherman in 2022 pleaded guilty in Seattle to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken driving and domestic disturbance the year before. He also admitted to a criminal infraction of speeding in a roadway construction zone. EX-COWBOYS RECEIVER RICHARDS DIES AT 73 >> Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys receiver known for his flowing blond hair who famously caught a touchdown pass off a gadget play in the 1978 Super Bowl, died Friday of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray, Utah. He was 73.
The former BYU star spent seven seasons in the NFL with Dallas, Chicago and Denver. His deep-play prowess was especially evident in the 1978 Super Bowl against Denver. With the Cowboys ahead 20-10 in the fourth quarter, fullback Robert Newhouse threw a 29-yard TD pass to Richards.
BIENIEMY EXPECTED TO JOIN UCLA STAFF >> Eric Bieniemy is on the verge of returning home for his next job. The former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator is expected to become UCLA's associate head coach and offensive coordinator, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Bieniemy is the first significant hire for new UCLA coach DeShaun Foster, who was hired on Feb. 12 after Chip Kelly left Westwood to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator.
Bieniemy, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs, spent the past season in Washington. He wasn't retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who replaced Ron Rivera.
Bieniemy is returning to UCLA, where he spent three seasons as an assistant from 2003-05.
Women's soccer
U.S. BLANKS ARGENTINA 4-0 >> Jaedyn Shaw scored a pair of goals and the
United States went up 3-0 within the first 20 minutes before going on to defeat Argentina 4-0 late on Friday night in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup.
Former Cal star Alex Morgan added a third goal off a header in the 19th minute. Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th.
Motorsports
MCDOWELL EARNS FIRST NASCAR CUP POLE >> Michael McDowell captured his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start.
Following a close runner-up finish in last week's Daytona 500 qualifying, McDowell edged Joey Logano in qualifying for today's race. McDowell was first with a fast lap of 178.844 miles per hour on Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile track. Logano continued another strong day for Ford drivers by claiming the No. 2 spot at 174.424 mph.
McDowell, 39, won the 2021 Daytona 500. His only other Cup Series win came at Indianapolis in 2023.
Golf
GONZALEZ EARNS CHAMPIONS MEMBERSHIP >> Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina ran off four straight birdies on the back nine and closed with a 3-under 70 for a one-shot victory in the Trophy Hassan II at Rabat, Morocco, giving him membership on the PGA Tour Champions for the first time.
His birdie streak began at the 13th hole, and two closing pars gave him a one-shot victory over Thomas Bjorn. TAVATANAKIT TAKES LPGA LEAD >> Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 to take a three-stroke lead over Madelene Sagstrom into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament.