Brazil court rules U.S. swimmer can be prosecuted

Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice has ruled that U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte can be prosecuted on a charge of filing a false police report during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Lochte had claimed that he and fellow swimmers were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi in Rio.

But prosecutors said he invented the story to cover up the swimmers’ vandalism of a gas station and an ensuing confrontation with security guards.

The 12-time Olympic medalist later acknowledged he was intoxicated and said his behavior led to the confrontation.

A court dismissed the case last year, but the Superior Court of Justice reversed that decision this week.

Federal duck stamp goes on sale Friday

The 2018-2019 federal duck stamp goes on sale Friday.

Duck stamps help raise money to purchase and protect wetlands for ducks, geese and other wildlife species.

Every year the program raises more than $38 million used to purchase wetlands in the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are required to purchase and carry the $25 duck stamp while hunting.

Duck stamps are sold at post offices nationwide and many sporting goods stores.

LA Sparks release Cappie Pondexter

Two-time WNBA champion Cappie Pondexter has been released by the Los Angeles Sparks, leaving her free to sign with another WNBA team.

The 35-year-old guard averaged 3.6 points and 10.3 minutes playing in 13 games this season.

Pondexter won two WNBA championships in Phoenix.