Rhodes arrested for DUI
Indianapolis Colts running back Dominic Rhodes faces a drunken driving charge after state troopers arrested him Tuesday in Indianapolis.
Rhodes, 28, was pulled over about 3 a.m. driving a GMC truck 81 mph in a 55-mph zone on Interstate 65 in Indianapolis’ far northwest side, Indiana State Police spokesman 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten said.
“It was a normal, run-of-the-mill drunk driving arrest,” Bursten said.
Rhodes was cooperative with the state troopers who arrested him, police said. He was held overnight and released on his own recognizance after an initial hearing.
He is scheduled to return to court today.
Rhodes’ contract with the Colts expires Feb. 28.
•Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Koren Robinson must serve 90 days in a St. Peter, Minn., jail for fleeing police last August, a prosecutor said.
Assistant County Attorney Paul Tanis said Robinson will be on probation for three years. He also must complete 80 hours of community service and pay a $1,500 fine. Robinson is now with the Green Bay Packers.
•Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones witnessed but wasn’t involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said.
Jones, who has faced charges in other nightclub arrests in Tennessee, was only a witness to the triple shooting early Monday that left two critically wounded, attorney Worrick Robinson said.
•Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Jonathan Babineaux denied responsibility for the death of his girlfriend’s dog, which led to felony animal abuse charges against the player in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Police said Blair Anderson, 24, told them she and Babineaux, 25, had argued at their home. She said she went to the movies, and upon returning found Kilo in “severe physical distress.”
Police said they are awaiting test results, but added information indicates Kilo died from a massive blow to the head.
Around the league
Outside linebacker Shaun Phillips signed a six-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. … Cleveland Browns center LeCharles Bentley will likely undergo more surgery on a serious knee injury that cost him last season, is jeopardizing another and could end his NFL career. … Center Andre Gurode has signed a new six-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys. … The Detroit Lions signed guard Blaine Saipaia to a two-year deal. … Former NFL quarterback Mike McMahon signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. … The Chicago Bears promoted Bob Babich from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator.