NFL fines Falcons coach Smith $15,000 (AP)

FILE - This is a Nov. 8, 2009, file photo showing Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith(notes) in the middle of a scuffle on the sidelines after quarterback Matt Ryan(notes) was forced out of bounds by the Washington Redskins, who were penalized for unnecessary roughness, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday Nov. 8, 2009. A person familiar with the situation says Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline altercation involving former Atlanta cornerback DeAngelo Hall(notes).

Two people familiar with the situation say Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for a sideline scuffle, while Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall avoided any punishment. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league has not officially commented on the situation.

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