Johnson gets probation

Kansas City, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson has pleaded guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace for separate incidents involving women at nightclubs last year. A Kansas City Municipal Court judge sentenced Johnson to two years probation. His guilty plea will be removed from public record if he finishes the probation period without further incidents. Johnson will not be allowed to consume alcohol or be at any Kansas City bars or nightclubs after 9 p.m. while on probation. He also must complete anger control counseling and 40 hours of community service.

Improper anchoring cited

Tampa, Fla. — An agency investigating a deadly boating accident involving two NFL players and their friends in the Gulf of Mexico has concluded it was caused when the vessel was improperly anchored and the boat capsized after one of them tried to throttle forward to pry loose the anchor.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, free-agent NFL defensive lineman Corey Smith, and former University of South Florida players William Bleakley and Nick Schuyler departed from Clearwater Pass, Fla., early Feb. 28 to go offshore fishing for amberjack. Schuyler, found clinging to the boat two days later, was the lone survivor. The other three men have not been found.

Niners cut OT Jennings

Santa Clara, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers finally released offensive tackle Jonas Jennings on Friday after four injury-filled seasons with the club.

Vikings match Tahi offer

Eden Prairie, Minn. — Fullback Naufahu Tahi is staying in Minnesota. The Vikings matched Cincinnati’s offer of one year and $1.4 million on Friday.