Lakers coach Jackson fined for slating officials
231908
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson  was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association on  Wednesday for criticising officials.
482649
Is Phil Jackson ready to make a return to the NBA? Jackson, who was pushed out as Los Angeles Lakers coach after last season, is being considered for the full-time coaching position of the Denver Nuggets, The Rocky Mountain News reported.
629038
Los Angeles Lakers all-star Kobe  Bryant was hit with a one game suspension on Tuesday for  striking San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili in the face.
143961
Officials said that a former St. John's player received cash from an employee in violation of N.C.A.A. rules. Two years of sanctions will be imposed on the men's program.
504016
Sacramento guard Cuttino Mobley was fined 10,000 dollars by the National Basketball Association for his protest to a referee following the Kings' second controversial last-second defeat.
346442
Our position is: NBA commissioner sent a necessary message to the players that their behavior was unacceptable. NBA Commissioner David Stern has handed the Indiana Pacers a severe but warranted penalty for
229199
NEW YORK (Sports Network) - Portland Trail Blazers head  coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $7,500 by the league on Monday  for his behavior during this past Friday's game against Utah.
328267
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.
603773
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined &#36;250,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for his outbursts following Game 5 of the NBA finals.
667992
Pistons Coach Larry Brown receives a $35,000 fine Saturday for criticizing officials following a 86-83 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday.
113756
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson, who has guided his teams to a record-equaling nine NBA championships, has signed a two-year contract extension, the team said on Wednesday.
173184
Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown was fined &#36;15,000 by the NBA on Thursday for verbal abuse of an official, a day after he had to be restrained during a postgame argument with referee Anthony Jordan.
214261
Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown was fined $15,000 by the NBA yesterday for verbal abuse of an official, a day after he had to be restrained during a postgame argument with referee Anthony Jordan.
673709
Stu Jackson, who carries the title of senior vice president of basketball operations, normally handles NBA fines and suspensions. Not this time.
442554
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 yesterday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.
93109
Los Angeles Lakers all-star Kobe Bryant was hit with a one game suspension on Tuesday for striking San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili in the face.
637746
An arbitrator on Wednesday knocked 10 games off the penalty Jermaine O'Neal received from NBA commissioner David Stern for fighting with fans during the Nov. 19 Indiana Pacers-Detroit Pistons brawl. Three other suspensions were upheld, including the season-long suspension of Ron Artest.