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Football Steelers’ Brooks arrested
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Steelers tackle Barrett Brooks was arrested early Sunday after police said he fled from them on motorcycle.
The 34-year-old offensive lineman was charged with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, driving at an unsafe speed and other traffic violations. He was taken to Allegheny County Jail, police Sgt. Dennis Washington said.
Steelers spokesman Dave Lockett said he was aware of the arrest but did not have any further information.
The arrest occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the city’s South Side when Brooks allegedly drove recklessly around a police car, prompting officers to try to pull him over, Washington said. Brooks did not stop and officers gave chase for about five minutes, he said. Brooks rode through a red light and a stop sign, Washington said.
When Brooks dropped his motorcycle at an intersection, he tried to get back on his bike and drive away when officers made the arrest, Washington said.
Police said Brooks was not legally intoxicated and was not wearing a helmet.
Tennis
Sharapova tops Clijsters
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) – Maria Sharapova outslugged an erratic Kim Clijsters 7-5, 7-5 Sunday to win the championship of the Acura Classic.
The second-seeded Sharapova won with breaks in the final game of each set, including the only break of the second set, and snapped the top-seeded Clijster’s 24-match winning streak in North American summer hardcourt events.
The title was Sharapova’s first since winning at Indian Wells in March, and the 12th of her career. It was also the first time the Russian defeated Clijsters, a former No. 1, in five matches.
“There’s not a lot things not to like about my game,” said Sharapova, ranked No. 4. “I played a pretty solid five players and came out with two-set wins in each one. It gives me confidence and I feel like I’m match tough again.”
Clijsters, who won $100,000, became the ninth player to surpass $14 million in career earnings. Sharapova took home $196,000.
Auto Racing
PPMS results
Mike Johnson held off the 18-car field Saturday night to win the 25-lap Late Models feature race at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Lou Bradich and Keith Rodriguez were heat winners.
Mike Cecere took the checkered flag in the 20-lap Advance Auto Parts Crate Late Models with Mike Basich finishing first in the 15-lap Lincoln Welder E-Modifieds. Jake Simmons followed up his heat victory by beating the 18-car field in the 20-lap WBGN-TV Pure Stocks.
Davy Lee (Amateur Stocks) and Dusty Curry (Young Guns) were also victorious.