Category Archives: Fines

Dicta: Earl Bennett fines examples of why players go broke

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you are making millions of dollars a year, fines of $5,000, $10,000 or even more can seem like chump change.  Flash forward a few years and go figure out how hard it is to earn that amount of dollars … finish reading Dicta: Earl Bennett fines examples of why players go broke

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Antrel Rolle fined $5,000 for U. Miami eyeblack logo

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not surprising the NFL fines him for unauthorized display of logo.  Interesting perspective from PFT on whether the league would fine Tebow.

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Von Miller fined $15,000

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Denver LB Von Miller was fined $15,000 for his hit on Carson Palmer

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Kyle Busch fined, on probation but not fired

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Kyle Busch was fined $50,000 and put on probation by JGR but apparently they did not feel that they had the basis to fire him.

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Players union says Man. City fine of Tevez too severe

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   The soccer players’ union in England says the fine given to Carlos Tevez by Manchester City was unjust, insisting the striker never refused to play in a Champions League game. Manchester City fined Tevez four weeks’ wages after citing … finish reading Players union says Man. City fine of Tevez too severe

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Vikings DE fined $20k for kick to groin

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison has been fined $20,000 by the NFL for kicking Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang in their game Sunday. Robison received word of the fine Wednesday. He apologized to Lang, the league and the Vikings … finish reading Vikings DE fined $20k for kick to groin

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Man. City striker Carlos Tevez fined $1.5 million

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)   Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez was fined a month’s wages Tuesday but can keep playing despite being found guilty of five breaches of contract for misconduct on the bench during a Champions League match. City’s disciplinary hearing found that Tevez … finish reading Man. City striker Carlos Tevez fined $1.5 million

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NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  NASCAR has confiscated the front windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing’s two cars and a third car affiliated with the race team. The windshields were taken from the cars of MWR drivers David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr., as well as … finish reading NASCAR confiscates windshields from Michael Waltrip Racing

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NFL Fines (10-21-11)

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Some crazy fines this week: Troy Polamalu, Safety, Steelers, $10,000 for using a cell phone to phone his wife to let her know he was okay after he suffered a concussion. AJ Hawk, LB, Packers, $10,000 for flipping off his own … finish reading NFL Fines (10-21-11)

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NFL Fines (10-14-11)

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

More fines this week. Maybe we need a leaderboard for the season? Bears, S, Brandon Meriweather, $25,000 for hit on Lions WR, Nate Burleson Bears, CB, Charles Tillman, $7,500 for hit on Javid Best.  Saints, CB, Roman Harper, $15,000 for hit … finish reading NFL Fines (10-14-11)

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Is dirty play on the rise in the NFL

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With the shortened pre-season preparations, the question is whether the perceived rise is dirty play is a result or just a coincidence. There were numerous scuffles and battles on the field and a lot of chatter off of it.  You … finish reading Is dirty play on the rise in the NFL

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NFL fines (10-7-11)

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

No NFL players like getting fined, but you rarely see the tirade launched at the league: Eagles Jason Babin ripped the league after he was fined $15k for a hit on Niners QB Alex Smith.  He did have a fun … finish reading NFL fines (10-7-11)

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NFL weekly fine blotter

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NFL got the first week of the season off to a quick start on the fine front: Antrelle Rolle, CB, Giants, $20,000 for hit on Redskins TE Fred Davis (unnecessary roughness) Kenny Phillips, DB, Giants, $10,000 for hit on … finish reading NFL weekly fine blotter

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Michael Jordan fined $100k for talking about lockout

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bobcats owner Michael Jordan was fined $100k for comments he has made during the lockout especially those relating to Milwaukee Bucks’ Center Andrew Bogut. That violated the league’s policy that bars team owners and employees from discussing the lockout or … finish reading Michael Jordan fined $100k for talking about lockout

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Was Serena’s fine enough?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Serena Williams was fined $2000 for her outburst at the chair umpire during the Women’s Final at the U.S. Open. It was not the first time she has been fined but if there is really a desire to deter conduct, … finish reading Was Serena’s fine enough?

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NFL shows common sense in allowing patriotic equipment

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After Lance Briggs, Jamaal Charles, Reggie Wayne and other NFL players indicated their intention to wear patriotic themed equipment on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the NFL appears to have backed off any desire to fine them. The NFL is … finish reading NFL shows common sense in allowing patriotic equipment

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German soccer team fined for fans tossing urine and excrement

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The German Soccer Federation fined Cologne $14,000 for its fan’s “unsporting behavior” during a Bundesliga match. Cologne, which lost the match 5-1, agreed to pay the fine. According to the GSF, Cologne fans tossed “several beakers filled with urine and … finish reading German soccer team fined for fans tossing urine and excrement

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Jaguars rookie Lockley will appeal his fine

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to his agent, Jacksonville Jaguar rookie linebacker Mike Lockley plans to appeal the $20,000 fine handed to him by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Lockley was fined after his hit on New England Patriots receiver Taylor Price in a preseason … finish reading Jaguars rookie Lockley will appeal his fine

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Bears rookie safety Venable fined

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Mauri Miller

The NFL fined Bears rookie safety Winston Venable $20,000 for his hit on Cleveland Browns WR Demetrius Williams in the final game of the preseason. As a result of the hit, Williams left the game with a shoulder injury. Venable, who … finish reading Bears rookie safety Venable fined

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Starcaps suspensions finally take effect; Kevin Williams loses a lot more $$$

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The long delayed suspensions resulting from the Starcaps case are finally slated to take effect at the beginning of this NFL season.  Vikings DT Kevin Williams will be suspended for two games and fined an additional two game checks as … finish reading Starcaps suspensions finally take effect; Kevin Williams loses a lot more $$$

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