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LINCOLN, Neb. — New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain apologized for "an error in judgment" after he was arrested early Saturday in Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.
Nebraska State Patrol spokeswoman Deb Collins said Chamberlain was stopped for speeding on U.S. 77 south of his hometown of Lincoln. Lancaster County Attorney Gary Lacey will get paperwork on the case Monday and decide what, if any, charges will be filed.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs president Carl Peterson said the team is aware of an investigation into running back Larry Johnson's alleged involvement in an altercation with a woman during the team's bye week.Johnson already faces a December court date on a charge of simple assault involving an incident with a woman in February. He also was benched for Kansas City's 34-10 loss to Tennessee on Sunday for violating team rules.The alleged bye-week incident occurred at a KC nightclub. No charges have been filed.
LAS VEGAS — Marc Turnesa completed a wire-to-wire victory for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.The fourth rookie to win on the PGA Tour this season, Turnesa opened with rounds of 62, 64 and 69 at TPC Summerlin en route to a 25-under 263 total. He earned $738,000.Matt Kuchar finished with a 64. Former UNLV star Chad Campbell shot a 67 to tie for third.
KAPALUA, Hawaii — Morgan Pressel birdied the final hole for a 3-under 69 and a one-stroke victory over Suzann Pettersen in the inaugural Kapalua LPGA Classic.Kapalua's tour pro, Pressel finished at 8-under 280 and earned $225,000 for her second career win. She won the Kraft Nabisco Championship last year.
