He asked that I express to the media, the Magic and the fans his apology, and particularly the young fans, because he knows he has a responsibility to all of our fans, and that sportsmanship is appropriate whether you win or whether you lose.
NBA Commissioner David Stern • On LeBron James’ $25,000 fine for not shaking hands or talking to the media after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs. It’s his first incident, ever. We blame ourselves for his misconduct. We set the example. Give us the fine, David! WE’RE SORRY!!!!!! • source
The comic got nailed for breaking anti-smoking laws. White, who (by the way) is the only remotely funny Blue Collar Comic, was performing at a show in Bismark, N.D., where smoking in public places is illegal. A plainclothes officer went there specifically to see if White would smoke, and took notes. He nailed the comic taking three puffs from a cigar. Count ’em! Three! White could be fined up to $500 for the far-too-anal incident. source
Why in their names? As a reminder of what could have happened, and that not every retaliation attempt misses. Tragedy can be one swing or one elbow away.
Mark Cuban • Dallas Mavericks owner, who has to pay a $25,000 fine after an incident involving the Denver Nuggets’ J.R. Smith. Cuban wants to give a $25,000 charity donation in the names of of Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore, two NHL players involved in a physical encounter during a game that led to the end of Moore’s career. • source