Hardy arrested on coke charge
Former Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy, who remains unsigned after a tumultuous 2015 season revolving around his domestic violence case in North Carolina, was arrested on a cocaine possession charge in Texas.
Jail spokesman Tim Weed in the Dallas suburb of Richardson said Hardy was arrested early Monday and booked on a charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was released on $5,000 bond Monday afternoon. Hardy’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, declined to comment.
l Tevin Coleman rushed for three touchdowns, Matt Ryan passed for two TDs, and Deion Jones returned an interception 90 yards for a score to help the Falcons beat the winless Saints, 45-32. The game was played nearly 10 years to the day after the Saints’ memorable return to the Superdome on Sept. 25, 2006, 13 months after Hurricane Katrina.
l The Raiders released Pro Bowl fullback Marcel Reece after his four-game suspension for performance enhancing drugs was completed.
l Chargers coach Mike McCoy said linebacker Manti Te’o will miss the rest of the season with a torn left Achilles tendon.
l Washington safety DeAngelo Hall will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right knee.
HEAT CUTS TIES WITH BOSH
Chris Bosh has almost certainly played his final game for Miami, with the All-Star forward’s latest health setback stemming from a blood clot convincing the Heat that his plan to play again is no longer feasible.
l Paul Pierce, 39, said this season with the Clippers will be his last as an NBA player.
RUTGERS LOSES PAIR
Rutgers said wide receiver Janarion Grant (ankle) and defensive end Quanzell Lambert (knee) suffered season-ending injuries during Saturday’s loss to Iowa.
INDIANS CLINCH
The Indians clinched the AL Central title, overcoming an injury to ace right-hander Corey Kluber in a 7-4 road victory over the Tigers. Kluber left after four innings with right groin tightness,
l Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos will have an MRI on his right knee after injuring it on a play at the plate in a 14-4 loss to the visiting D-Backs.