Football

New Orleans Saint running back Craig Heyward sustained a gash in his scalp when he scuffled with police, who arrested him outside a nightclub in Pittsburgh.

Police said they used force Saturday to subdue Heyward, who they said refused to cooperate when they tried to tow his car.

Heyward faces a hearing Wednesday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, public intoxication and resisting arrest.