Albuquerque police seeking UFC’s Jones about hit-and-run

The reputation of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has taken another hit.

Jones is being sought as a suspect in a hit-and-run accident Sunday morning, according to a statement from the Albuquerque, N.M. police department.

A pregnant female in her 20s was taken to a hospital and treated for minor injuries. She was the driver of a separate vehicle.

According to the statement, officers unsuccessfully attempted to contact Jones at his home Sunday night. Efforts to reach the fighter through his lawyer also failed.

Jones is scheduled to defend his title against Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC 187 on May 23 at the MGM Grand. Despite multiple Internet reports claiming the fight had been canceled, UFC officials had not made an announcement as of Sunday night.

The UFC issued a statement acknowledging the situation.

“We are aware that the Albuquerque Police Department is interested in speaking to Jon Jones regarding his possible involvement in a motor vehicle accident,” the statement read. “We are in the process of gathering facts and will reserve further comment until more information is available.”

Also: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, in the final year of his contract, is not concerned that there has been no progress about an extension.

“Nothing has been brought up,” Manning told NJ.com before walking in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies with his daughter Ava on Sunday in New York. “I haven’t made a big deal about it.”

The 34-year-old Manning can become a free agent at the end of the 2015 season. The Giants also have the option of placing the franchise tag on him.

Manning could command $18 million to $20 million per season, on par with the five-year, $99 million deal Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger signed last month.

Chicago Bears defensive end Ray McDonald has been cleared by the NFL after its domestic violence investigation, but the league continues to look at his alleged sexual assault incident.

McDonald, who signed a oneyear, $1.05 million contract with the Bears last month that doesn’t include guaranteed money, was allowed to play for the San Francisco 49ers amid the domestic violence accusation last year.

The NFL has confirmed that it investigated McDonald and cleared him of any violation of the personal conduct policy. However, McDonald is also being investigated in connection with an alleged sexual assault. McDonald has not been charged in that case and he has said he will sue the woman who accused him.

Also: Josef Newgarden captured the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama in Birmingham for his first victory in 55 career IndyCar starts.

Newgarden, 22, of Hendersonville, Tenn., won by 2.2 seconds over Graham Rahal after starting fifth. The finish was the best for Rahal since winning in 2008.

Scott Dixon finished third.