Prosecutors seek more in case of ‘Pacman’ Jones

Las Vegas prosecutors asked police to do more investigating before charges are filed against Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones in a strip-club fight that led to a triple shooting.

“They just wanted more detailed information,” said Lt. George Castro, leader of the Las Vegas Police Department’s violent crimes unit. “They said there might be more to this than what was recommended.”

Since being drafted by the Titans in April 2005, Jones has been arrested five times and questioned by police in 10 episodes.

Las Vegas police have recommended a felony charge of coercion and misdemeanor charges of threat and battery against Jones in the Feb. 19 altercation at Minxx, a club several blocks west of the Las Vegas Strip.

The shooting left one man paralyzed. Authorities haven’t identified the gunman, but Castro has said 23-year-old Jones was the “inciter” of a fight that started inside in the club.

MOTOR SPORTS

Hornish, Castroneves join Indy 500 entrants

Penske Racing filed entries for defending champ Sam Hornish Jr. and teammate Helio Castroneves for the May 27 Indianapolis 500.

Practice will begin with the annual rookie orientation program on May 6-7.

The veterans will hit the track the next day.

The entry deadline was at midnight Wednesday. A final entry list was not expected until next week, Speedway spokesman Ron Green said.

Among the other entries received Wednesday were cars by A.J. Foyt Racing for Darren Manning and by Sam Schmidt Motorsports with no driver listed.

Tuesday’s entries included 10 cars by Andretti Green Racing for co-owner Michael Andretti, his son Marco and teammates Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan and Dario Franchitti.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Wilkes will not return to play for California

California guard Omar Wilkes will not return to the Golden Bears for his senior season.

Wilkes, on target to graduate later this year, averaged 9.9 points and 2.2 rebounds.

“I respect Omar’s decision to pursue postgraduate opportunities at this time,” Coach Ben Braun said in a statement.

Butler hired assistant coach Brad Stevens, two days after Todd Lickliter left to take the job at Iowa.

Louis Orr was hired as the new coach at Bowling Green. Orr, fired last year after five seasons at Seton Hall, takes over a team that failed to reach the NCAA tournament in 10 seasons under Dan Dakich.

Jeff Bzdelik became the new coach at Colorado, leaving the top job at Air Force and signing a five-year deal with the Buffaloes.

Bzdelik agreed to a deal worth $750,000 annually plus incentives, Colorado Athletic Director Mike Bohn said.

A police officer who was struck by a car after Florida won the NCAA championship died Wednesday, authorities said.

Lt. Corey Dahlem, a 22-year veteran, was struck by a black Toyota as police were clearing the streets at Florida early Tuesday after the Gators’ win against Ohio State, authorities said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver, Austin John Wright, 21, of Atlantic Beach, had a blood-alcohol level almost three times the legal limit.

TENNIS

Venus Williams advances in Florida

Venus Williams advanced to the third round of the Bausch & Lomb Championships, beating fourth-seeded Patty Schnyder, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, in the clay-court event in Amelia Island, Fla.

Williams, a late addition to the tournament, will play Meilen Tu in a matchup of the two remaining American players in the tournament. Tu beat 17th-seeded Martina Muller, 6-3, 6-1.

MISCELLANY

Prosecutors clear evidence in Ullrich case

German prosecutors ruled out manipulation of the blood bags linked to Jan Ullrich through DNA, saying they hope to file charges against the former Tour de France champion by the end of the year.

The Bonn district attorney’s office is investigating Ullrich for fraud charges surrounding alleged doping.

Prosecutors have said a DNA sample taken from Ullrich was matched to blood bags seized in the Spanish investigation last May at a Madrid clinic.

The clinic is suspected of providing doping services to more than 50 cyclists.

Sri Lanka benefited from a middle-order collapse by England to win a Super Eight match by two runs and close in on a cricket World Cup semifinal berth in Antigua.

World champion weightlifter Sergo Chakhoyan has been banned from the sport for life after a second positive test for a prohibited substance, the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority said today.

The United States won its third consecutive game and moved into playoff position at the world curling championships in Edmonton, Canada.

America’s Cup champion Alinghi swept the second day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Act 13 in Valencia, Spain.

UCLA’s 2007-08 women’s basketball schedule includes games in Pauley Pavilion against the last two NCAA champions: Nov. 25 against 2006 champion Maryland and Dec. 19 against Tennessee, which won its seventh title Tuesday night.

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-- Jerry Crowe