YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    American Football - NFL-Ravens' Reed and Panthers' Newton fined for actions

    Dec 28 (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton have been fined following incidents in games last weekend, the National Football League said on Friday.

    Reed was fined $55,000 for hitting New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz in the head and neck area during the Ravens' 33-14 win while Newton was fined $31,000 for two incidents in the Panthers' 17-6 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

    He was fined $21,000 for abusive conduct towards a game official and $10,000 for kicking Oakland defensive tackle Tommy Kelly after being sacked and the play was over, the league said.

    Newton yelled at referee Jerome Boger and bumped into him after a play. He later apologized.

    Boger, who penalised Newton for unsportsmanlike conduct, said he did not eject him because he did not believe the contact was malicious.

    New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork was also docked $30,000 for striking Jacksonville offensive lineman Steve Vallos in the head with his forearm in last Sunday's game. (Reporting by Gene Cherry in Salvo, North Carolina; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)

    More NFL News
     
    • The ‘Cosell Doctorine,’ Pt. 2: Ranking …

      At this time of year, leading up to the NFL Draft, everyone wants lists. Who are the top five quarterbacks? The top five running backs? The top five wide receivers? I get asked those questions all the time. They’re difficult … Continue reading → More »

      Shutdown Corner - Mon, Apr 15, 2013 16:23 BST
    • 21 NFL teams begin offseason workout …

      Monday is April 15, which is Tax Day in the United States, Patriot's Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the day that 21 of the 32 teams in the National Football League begin their offseason workout programs. Along with … Continue reading → More »

      Shutdown Corner - Mon, Apr 15, 2013 14:18 BST
    • Steelers match Patriots’ offer on wide …

      The Pittsburgh Steelers  will match the one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet that restricted free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders signed with the New England Patriots, Sanders' agent announced on Twitter. "Pitt has matched the RFA offer sheet on Emmanuel Sanders. First RFA … Continue reading → More »

      Shutdown Corner - Mon, Apr 15, 2013 01:59 BST
    • The Shutdown 50: Washington CB Desmond …

      With the 2012 NFL season in the books, and the scouting combine in the rear-view, it's time to take a closer look at the 50 players we think will be the biggest difference-makers at the next level from this draft … Continue reading → More »

      Shutdown Corner - Sun, Apr 14, 2013 16:17 BST
    • The Shutdown 50: Alabama OT D.J. Fl …

      With the 2012 NFL season in the books, and the scouting combine in the rear-view, it's time to take a closer look at the 50 players we think will be the biggest difference-makers at the next level from this draft … Continue reading → More »

      Shutdown Corner - Sun, Apr 14, 2013 02:21 BST