Hamilton admits his mistake

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton
once again addressed his troubled history with alcohol abuse, after
a Web site published photos of him cavorting with several scantily
clad women in a bar last January.
    Hamilton created headlines last season with his inspired
comeback from the depths of alcoholism and drug abuse to lead the
major leagues in RBIs and nearly win the Home Run Derby.
    The All-Star stood at his locker at Angel Stadium a couple hours
before game time Saturday and told about a dozen reporters how much
he regretted what had happened at a bar in Tempe, Ariz.
    Prior to this latest episode, Hamilton hadn’t had a drink since
Oct. 6, 2005.
    “Obviously, I’m embarrassed about it for my wife Katie, for my
kids and for the organization,“ he said. “It’s an ongoing
struggle, and it’s real.“