Tyson could face jail time for LAX dustup
Mike Tyson, who was arrested in a scuffle with a photographer, could be sent to jail if he's found to have violated probation from a 2007 drug case, officials said yesterday.
Mike Tyson,
who was arrested in a scuffle with a photographer, could be sent to jail if he's found to have violated probation from a 2007 drug case, officials said yesterday.
The 43-year-old former heavyweight champion and a photographer, Tony Echeverria, made citizens' arrests of each other following a confrontation at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Los Angeles International Airport.
Each man claimed the other struck him, police said.
Airport police were called, and the men were taken away for booking on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. They were fingerprinted and photographed, then released without bail, Sgt. Jim Holcomb said.
The city attorney will decide whether to file criminal charges.
Tyson is on probation after pleading guilty in Arizona to cocaine possession and driving under the influence. He spent 24 hours in jail there.
Zach Dal Pra, deputy chief of the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department in Arizona, said his office is trying to get in touch with Los Angeles authorities to get the facts.
Golf
* Tiger Woods thrilled an overflow crowd at the Australian Masters in Melbourne with a 6-under-par 66 that earned him a tie for the lead after one round with Branden Grace and James Nitties.
* Justin Rose shot a 7-under 65 in the opening round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for a one-shot lead over three players.
Sport Stops
* The U.S. Olympic Committee turned to former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to study how its oft-criticized board does business and determine whether changes are needed. Tagliabue was chosen chairman of an independent committee that will look at the board to assess its size, structure and operating practices.
* Sprint star Usain Bolt was appointed an ambassador-at-large by Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
Philly File
* Kennedy-Kenrick righthander Joe Harvey has signed to play baseball at Pitt.
* Guy Moore (basketball) and Tim Murphy (baseball) have been named head coaches at North Catholic High. They succeed Mike McCarron and Nick Chichilitti, respectively.