Tag: policy

  • Brown fined $60,000 for criticizing refs (AP)

    Larry Brown became the first major target in the NBA's zero-tolerance policy toward criticizing its replacement referees. The Bobcats coach was hit with $60,000 in fines on Wednesday and the Charlotte organization was fined another $60,000 after Brown's ejection from an exhibition game. Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins was also fined $25,000 for criticism after a game Monday, as the…

  • NFL probing alleged assault by Edwards (AP)

    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards(notes) (17) jousts with cornerback Brandon McDonald(notes) (22) during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cleveland. Browns coach Eric Mangini said he has spoken with wide receiver Braylon Edwards about an alleged fight outside a Cleveland nightclub Monday morning. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that a 28-year-old man accused Edwards of punching him in the face following an argument.

    The NFL is investigating whether Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards violated the league's conduct policy following accusations he assaulted a man outside a nightclub. Edwards allegedly punched promoter Edward Givens, a friend of NBA star LeBron James, early Monday morning following an argument in downtown Cleveland.

  • NBA prohibits Twitter use during games (AP)

    The NBA is instituting a policy regarding Twitter and other social media sites, banning players from using them during games. The league sent a memo to teams on Wednesday telling them that cell phones and other communication devices can't be used from 45 minutes before game time until after players have finished their responsibilities after games.