
Tampa police say the 28-year-old Dukes was arrested Monday night. The former Nationals outfielder has also been charged with an additional count of driving with a suspended license.
Troubled former Major League Baseball player Elijah Dukes has been arrested again, this time on drug charges.
Hall of Fame fullback Joe Perry, the first player with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and nicknamed "The Jet" for his speed, has died. He was 84.

Former major league outfielder Elijah Dukes was being held in a Florida jail on Thursday after his pregnant ex-girlfriend accused him of slapping her in the face during an argument, authorities said.
Former Major League Baseball player Elijah Dukes is accused of aggravated battery of a pregnant woman.
Former major league outfielder Elijah Dukes was being held in a Florida jail on Thursday after his pregnant ex-girlfriend accused him of slapping her in the face during an argument, authorities said.
Dukes didn't find any immediate answers yesterday for his recent struggles. But in providing the winning run in the Nationals' 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, he showed even more reasons why he can be so dangerous. On Baseball: After further review, replay may be coming MLB point-counterpoint
Elijah Dukes is learning how to hit a breaking ball. He's learning how to control his temper. He's learning how pitchers are baiting him to chase a pitch out of the strike zone. The problem is, Dukes' lessons are being absorbed through a prolonged slump
Washington's offense came from some unlikely sources but not enough to mute a few mistakes from starter John Lannan. The end result was a 5-2 victory by the Brewers, evening the four-game series after two games.