Former LSU football star Tyrann Mathieu has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston since being dismissed last week from the team, according to his adoptive father.
Tyrone Mathieu said the 20-year-old cornerback and punt returner known as the “Honey Badger” has been at the Right Step recovery center and is being counseled by former NBA player John Lucas.
SOCCER: Ogunbiyi, Red Bulls split
The Red Bulls and defender Babajide Ogunbiyi have agreed to part ways.
The team announced the move yesterday, citing undisclosed concerns about the player’s physical condition.
GM Erik Soler said Ogunbiyi took a physical after being signed in late July and the team had some concerns. After consulting a number of doctors, the team decided to let him go.
U.S. international Clint Dempsey has refused to play for Fulham and is seeking a transfer to a Champions League team.
MLB: Tigers top angry Birds
In Detroit, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and first baseman Mark Reynolds were ejected from a 5-3 loss to the Tigers after arguing about an overturned call at first base.
Prince Fielder hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers.
In Milwaukee, Ryan Braun hit his NL-leading 32nd home run, Yovani Gallardo won his fourth straight start, and the Brewers extended their home winning streak to nine with a 6-2 victory over the Phillies.
ETC.: Serena’s streak snapped
Serena Williams had her 19-match streak snapped by Germany’s Angelique Kerber, a 6-4, 6-4 defeat at the Western & Souther Open in Cincinnati which marked the first time she’d even lost a set since her title at Wimbledon.
In Chicago, NHL Players’ Association head Donald Fehr said the players are prepared for the eventuality of an owners’ lockout if a new collective bargaining agreement can’t be reached.
Jimmy Walker shot an 8-under 62 to top the leaderboard at 12 under in the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C..
Defending champion Webb Simpson was a stroke back after a 63.
In North plains, Ore., Sydnee Michaels and Mika Miyazato shot 7-under 65 in 100-degree heat to share the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s Safeway Classic.
The first round of the Champions Tour tournament in Endicott, N.Y. was suspended due to rain.