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NFL

Williams tests positive again

Former NFL rushing champion Ricky Williams tested positive again for marijuana last month, delaying his return to the league until at least September, a person familiar with the case said Friday.

Williams sought to end a one-year drug suspension last month when he asked to rejoin the Miami Dolphins. But following the positive drug test, clinicians in the program advised NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to delay reinstatement, the person close to the case said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the confidential nature of the testing program.

Williams, who turns 30 on May 21, was suspended in April 2006 by the NFL after violating the league’s drug policy for the fourth time. He played last year in the Canadian Football League.

Spokane connection

Steeler arrested for pimping

A former Steelers linebacker accused of pimping was jailed in Pittsburgh on a fugitive warrant issued in Nevada.

Richard Seigler, who was on the Steelers practice squad, appeared in Pittsburgh night court and was arraigned hours after he was released from the team.

Seigler, a fourth-round draft pick by San Francisco in 2004 and a two-time team captain at Oregon State, is facing three prostitution-related felonies, including pandering and living from the earnings of a prostitute.

Authorities accuse Seigler of persuading a woman to become a prostitute, paying for her plane ticket from Spokane to Las Vegas, where she engaged in prostitution, and taking some or all of the earnings.

Soccer

Spiders make debut today

The Spokane Spiders open their inaugural season tonight at 7 against Tacoma at Spokane Falls Community College.

The Spiders also play Sunday at home against the Cascade Surge at 2 p.m., also at SFCC.

The Spiders play in the same league as the former Spokane Shadow, the Premier Development League of the United Soccer Leagues.

Admission to the games is $8 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and soccer players. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.