Richardson scores 34, Suns bounce back from loss to hand Celtics 110-103 defeatNovember 6th, 2009 Suns knock Celtics from unbeatens, 110-103BOSTON — Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night. Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 points for Boston — the most he's scored since missing the end of the 2008-09 season and the playoffs with strained ligaments in his right knee.
Southeastern Conference fines Florida's Urban Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officialsNovember 6th, 2009 SEC fines Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officialsGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Urban Meyer of Florida became the first coach to be disciplined under the Southeastern Conference's new policy regarding criticizing officials.
Pierce scores 21, Wallace 20 as Boston remains undefeated in 105-74 win over 76ersNovember 3rd, 2009 Pierce keeps Celtics undefeatedPHILADELPHIA — Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Celtics improved to 5-0 even without the usual standout performances from Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
NBA fines Orlando Magic, coach Stan Van Gundy $35,000 each for criticizing officialsOctober 16th, 2009 NBA fines Magic, Van Gundy for criticizing refsNEW YORK — The Orlando Magic and coach Stan Van Gundy have been fined $35,000 each for his criticism of referees earlier in the week. The fines were announced Friday, a day after Van Gundy's comments about the replacement officials were published.
NFL fines Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis for helmet-to-helmet hit on Bengals receiver OchocincoOctober 16th, 2009 NFL fines Ray Lewis for hit on OchocincoOWINGS MILLS, Md. — The NFL has fined Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis for a helmet-to-helmet hit delivered to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco.
Bobcats coach Larry Brown hit with $60,000 for his ejection, criticism of replacement refsOctober 14th, 2009 Bobcats' Brown fined $60,000 for tiff with refCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown $60,000 for his actions surrounding his ejection from an exhibition game on Monday.
NFL fines Houston WRs Andre Johnson, Jacoby Jones for fight against TitansSeptember 25th, 2009 Texans WRs Johnson, Jones fined for fightHOUSTON — Houston Texans receivers Andre Johnson and Jacoby Jones have been fined by the NFL for their roles in a fight during Sunday's 34-31 win over Tennessee. Johnson was fined $7,500 for unnecessary roughness for taking Tennessee's Cortland Finnegan to the ground by the facemask after the play was over and Jones was fined $5,000 for entering the fight unnecessarily.
NFL fines Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson $10,000 for hit on 49ers' DavisSeptember 18th, 2009 NFL fines Adrian Wilson $10,000TEMPE, Ariz. — The NFL has fined Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson $10,000 for a hit on San Francisco receiver Vernon Davis last Sunday.
John McEnroe's Word TeamTennis club, opponents fined for heated episode at WashingtonJuly 23rd, 2009 McEnroe's World TeamTennis club, opponents finedNEW YORK — John McEnroe's World TeamTennis club has been fined for what the league called "unprofessional conduct" by him and other players at a match last week. During the men's doubles match between McEnroe's New York Sportimes and the Washington Kastles on July 16, a shot by Washington's Leander Paes hit New York's Robert Kendrick.
Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching fined $500 for criticizing refs on TwitterJuly 17th, 2009 Dynamo's Ching fined for anti-ref "tweet"HOUSTON — Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching has been fined $500 by Major League Soccer for criticizing the officiating in a recent game through his Twitter account. Ching didn't play in Houston's 2-1 loss in Seattle on Saturday because he was playing for the United States later that night in a Gold Cup match in Foxborough, Mass.
Reports: Celtics agree to deal with free agent forward Rasheed WallaceJuly 6th, 2009 Reports: Wallace agrees to deal with CelticsTwo newspapers are reporting the Celtics have reached an agreement with free agent Rasheed Wallace. Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, told the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe on Sunday night that the 34-year-old forward told him to call off meetings the agent was in the process of scheduling with the Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks.
Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contract, but he's in no hurry to respondJuly 3rd, 2009 Report: Celtics offer Wallace a contractBOSTON — The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday. The Boston Globe reports the Celtics offered Wallace a deal during a three-hour meeting in Detroit on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson fined $25,000 for criticizing officials during Game 4June 14th, 2009 Lakers' Jackson fined $25,000 for referee commentsORLANDO, Fla. — The NBA has fined Lakers coach Phil Jackson $25,000 for criticizing the officials during Game 4 of the finals.
Lakers coach Phil Jackson fined $25,000 for criticizing officials during Game 4June 13th, 2009 Lakers' Jackson fined $25,000 for ref commentsORLANDO, Fla. — The NBA has fined Lakers coach Phil Jackson $25,000 for criticizing the officials during Game 4 of the finals.
Phil Jackson still waiting for benefits of NBA officiating 'transparency' to take holdMay 30th, 2009 Jackson wants NBA transparency to improve gameDENVER — Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is still waiting for the NBA's new era of officiating "transparency" to improve the game. Speaking before Friday night's Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Denver — a series beset by complaints about refereeing that included $50,000 in fines against the Lakers and their coach — Jackson conceded how difficult it is to call an NBA game.
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