Suspensions - 2 to 4 Games Busts

Front Suspensions - 2 to 4 Games Busts

Suspensions - 2 to 4 Games - Crime Count: 55 - limited
Date	Team_Name	Sport	Category	Link	Points	Evidence
2010-09-01	The_Goons	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	The man behind the mascot at Penn State is in trouble with the law. Police in State College, Pa., issued an underage drinking summons to Clint Gyory on Aug. 24. He was also cited for public drunkenness and criminal mischief on August 1. Gyory was supposed to don the Nittany Lion costume for Saturday's opener against Youngstown State. But athletic department officials say he's been suspended for a month. Penn State cheerleading coach Curtis White said in a statement this week that Gyory regrets his actions.
2010-06-15	The_Goons	Titans	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Tennessee Titans linebacker Gerald McRath wants to be known for playing the right way, the clean way. So he said Monday that's why he dropped his appeal of a four-game suspension for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. McRath said he learned in February he had tested positive early in his rookie season, a year in which the fourth-round draft pick out of Southern Mississippi started five games at outside linebacker. Standing in front of his locker, McRath said it was not for steroids though the NFL did not tell him exactly substance they found in the positive test.
2010-03-01	The_Criminal	Timberwolves	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Timberwolve's Jeffereson busted with a DUI and 2 game suspension.
2010-03-01	The_Criminal	Missouri Valley	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	U of Northern Iowa star dinged with three game suspension after DUI.
2009-11-17	The_Goons	Chiefs	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Kansas City Chiefs receiver Dwayne Bowe has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances.
2009-11-04	The_Goons	ACC	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Duke guard Nolan Smith will sit out two games because he played in an unsanctioned summer league.
2009-11-04	The_Criminal	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	Lets see if I can sort this Gopher web out. Since Monday: 1)Royce White - Resisting Arrest, Theft, Suspension, and Trespassing. 2)Trevor Mbakwe suspended indefinitely for stuff he did in Florida (can’t bust teh felony assault since arrest was over a month ago) 3)Gary Tinsley - Underage and resisting arrest, Taser Usage (well pepper spray - added a count to the trespassing since I ran out of Small-Time busts for this zoo) 4)Cedric McKinley and Tim Dandridge - 2 game for team rules from the bust earlier this week involving Carter. I think that is it. The details of McKinley’s incident are here http://wcco.com/local/gary.tinsley.arrested.2.1219777.html and it involved swinging a board.
2009-10-21	The_Goons	SEC	Nuisance	Crime Link	10	The Southeastern Conference has suspended officials from last weekend's Arkansas-Florida game after the crew was involved in its second controversial call of the year. The SEC says the crew will be removed from its next scheduled assignment Oct. 31 and will not be assigned to officiate as a crew until Nov. 14.
2009-10-20	The_Criminal	Big East	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	WVU Berry got drunk in public and then became disorderly. Put them together and what do you have? 2x D&D, and a 2 game suspention.
2009-10-13	The_Criminal	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	There may be more to come on this one. If you read the second page it talks about two other Gophers being suspended for two games for something all together different. As for the fighting, I especially like the comment on the MAIC and Big 10 records of the two scools for the decade. "The university cops were dealing with a high volume of calls, so they decided to cite Tinsley for fleeing police and alcohol consumption by a minor rather than take him to jail....The reason was unknown, although it could not have been taunting over gridiron exploits, since the Auggies are 22-53 in the MIAC in this decade as compared to the Gophers' 28-45 in the Big Ten. Augsburg football coach Frank Haege was contacted Wednesday and asked: 'Which one of your players was beaten up by Gophers and friends Sunday morning?' Haege: 'I don't know.'"
2009-10-13	The_Goons	MWC	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	New Mexico coach Mike Locksley won't be on the sidelines when his team plays UNLV later this month, part of a 10-day suspension issued Tuesday as punishment for his role in a fight with an assistant coach. "I'm the leader of the team and my staff," Locksley said. "I should have used better judgment. I showed poor leadership and I won't let it happen again. I've learned some harsh lessons, lessons that I feel will make me a better leader."
2009-08-29	The_Goons	Broncos	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall, openly unhappy with the Denver Broncos, was suspended by the team through Sept. 5 for what coach Josh McDaniels called "detrimental" conduct.
2009-08-29	The_Goons	Suns	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	The NBA suspended Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns on Friday after both were recently convicted of driving offenses. Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss two games after he pleaded guilty to drunken driving in Arizona.
2009-08-19	The_Goons	Bucs	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the season without safety Tanard Jackson, who apologized Tuesday for his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substances of abuse policy. "I'm definitely disappointed in myself. I let my team down ... a lot of people down. The fans, I'd like to apologize to them. ... I'll be out four games and I'm apologetic. When I come back, I'm hoping to get back on track and move on."
2009-08-16	The_Goons	Saints	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley says he expects to serve a four-game suspension when the regular season begins because he tested positive for a stimulant.
2009-08-04	The_Criminal	WAC	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Hawaii coach Greg McMackin uses gay slur, appologizes, gets suspended, and is humiliated. Oh and he is stupid. He said so himself. "HONOLULU (AP) �" Hawaii coach Greg McMackin apologized Thursday for making a derogatory remark while describing Notre Dame’s chant during a dinner banquet leading up to last year’s Hawaii Bowl. McMackin used the homosexual slur during a media briefing at the Western Athletic Conference football preview in Salt Lake City. After the remark, he uttered it two more times while trying to explain himself. After the briefing, McMackin returned to the reporters and apologized for using the "inappropriate" word. ’What I was trying to do was be funny and it wasn’t funny," he said, according to a recording of the conversation posted on the Idaho Statesman’s website. "It’s not funny. Even more, it isn’t funny to me. I was trying to make a joke and it was a bad choice of words. And I really, really feel bad about it. ... It was really stupid.’"
2009-07-24	The_Criminal	SEC	Nuisance	Crime Link	6	Theee 'Cocks facing multi-game suspensions "As expected, South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier announced today that two of his players will be hit with suspensions that will involve multiple games. The two players facing suspensions are defensive tackle Ladi Ajiboye and offensive lineman Kyle Nunn. Ajiboye was arrested in February for possession of marijuana. The reason for Nunn's suspension has yet to be disclosed. ... Spurrier also indicated that cornerback C.C. Whitlock will be suspended for "one or two games" after he was arrested for trespassing this past May. The charge against the defensive back was ultimately dropped after the owner of the building decided against pursuing legal action."
2009-07-17	The_Criminal	Suns	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	The women are representing so far this season. The Mercury's (Suns and Mercury are busted one in the same)Diana Taurasi is the latest in VERY long list of DUI's, but the 'Extreme' DUI is new one to the FCL. PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Mercury have suspended guard Diana Taurasi for two games without pay after she was cited on drunk-driving related charges. In a release Thursday, the team said Taurasi was suspended "for conduct detrimental to the team." Taurasi will miss Saturday's game against Detroit and next Wednesday's game against Minnesota. Taurasi faces three drunk-driving related charges, including extreme DUI, for a July 2 incident in which she also was cited for speeding. The 27-year-old guard was cited hours after she scored 22 points in the Mercury's 93-81 victory over the Seattle Storm. A Phoenix police report released Tuesday shows Taurasi's blood-alcohol level was 0.17 percent, more than twice the Arizona legal limit of 0.08 percent.
2009-07-16	The_Criminal	Jeremy Mayfield	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	I was going to add a caught cheating, but Meth probably doesn't help you drive, even if you feel like you are flying. Jeremy's step mother did him on. By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer, Ap Auto Racing Writer – Thu Jul 16, 12:25 am ET Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamine, NASCAR said, igniting another round of denials from the driver, who angrily accused the sanctioning body of paying his stepmother to lie about his alleged past drug use. The positive result from a July 6 random test was included in a U.S. District Court filing Wednesday that asked the federal judge who lifted Mayfield's drug suspension to reinstate the ban. The filing included an affidavit from Mayfield's stepmother, Lisa, who said she witnessed the driver using methamphetamine at least 30 times over seven years.
2008-11-12	Perpetrators	Senators	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Ottawa Senators forward, Jarkko Ruutu, was suspended for two games for landing a flying elbow to the side of an opponent's head. The suspension will cost Ruutu about $14,000 in salary.
2008-11-03	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Iowa backup safety Harold Dalton was arrested by Iowa City police Sunday morning, seven hours after the Hawkeyes ran off the field following a 27-24 loss to Illinois in Champaign, Ill. The incident report said Dalton, whose 23rd birthday was Saturday, was observed pushing an employee of the bar, and then took a swing at him. Dalton was arrested while attempting to hit the employee again, according to the report. He was charged with interference with official acts, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication after being involved in a fight at Los Cocos, 1921 Keokuk St., at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to an online police report.
2008-10-07	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	The University of Wisconsin marching band has been suspended indefinitely while allegations of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct are investigated.
2008-09-24	IrvinSucks	Giants	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	The Giants have suspended Plaxico Burress for 2 weeks for insubordination for failing to show up for work and not returning phone calls to explain his whereabouts.
2008-09-22	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Iowa reserve linebacker Dezman Moses will be suspended four games after being charged at 2:15 a.m. Sunday with public intoxication, said football coach Kirk Ferentz. Moses, 19, a sophomore from Willingboro, N.J., played in Saturday afternoon’s 21-20 loss at Pittsburgh. He was arrested at the Union Bar in Iowa City.
2008-08-22	Trailer_Trash	Southern	Nuisance	Crime Link	3	Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules. Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules." Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay. Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions. "When the institution’s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said. He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-22	Trailer_Trash	Southern	Nuisance	Crime Link	3	Eight Georgia Southern players, included two projected starters, were suspended for the season opener against No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed violations of school rules. Projected starting linebacker Terrione Benefield will miss one game and defensive back Ronnie Wiggins will miss two games. Coach Chris Hatcher said in a statement Wednesday that the suspensions are the result of a "violation of institutional rules." Benefield, Raja Andrews, Charwell Brown, Brandavious Mann, and Damon Suggs will miss the Aug. 30 game against Georgia. Wiggins, Zeke Rozier and Garryon Taylor were suspended for two games, and will miss the Sept. 6 home game against Austin Peay. Hatcher said he is "disappointed" about the suspensions. "When the institution’s rules are not followed, then I will take immediate and appropriate action," Hatcher said. He added that he expects the players "all to learn from not doing right and make positive contributions to our program this season."
2008-08-08	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	Donald Washington didn't run and hide at yesterday Ohio State's picture day, even though he confirmed he won't be in the picture for the defense the first two games. Backup safety Jamario O'Neal also confirmed he will miss the first two games because of a suspension. They, along with Eugene Clifford, who left the team during the summer, were first disciplined for something that occurred during the spring.
2008-08-06	Trailer_Trash	Broncos	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	The Denver Broncos will start the season without wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who was suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for three games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
2008-08-05	Trailer_Trash	Yankees	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Baltimore's Daniel Cabrera and New York's Edwar Ramirez were suspended and fined by the league for intentionally throwing at batters during a series between the teams earlier this week. Cabrera was suspended six games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing a pitch at Alex Rodriguez's head in the bottom of the eighth inning on Tuesday night. Ramirez, a reliever, was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing at Kevin Millar's head during the top of the seventh inning on Wednesday. "That's too much," Ramirez said before the Yankees played the Angels on Thursday night. "I didn't do nothing yesterday. One pitch, one mistake ... I didn't try to hit him." Both pitchers were ejected from the respective games. Ramirez has appealed the league's decision. Cabrera hasn't yet, and if he doesn't his suspension will begin Friday night against the Seattle Mariners.
2008-08-04	Gold_Tooth	Panthers	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after his training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas. The suspension will cost Smith more than $205,000, a fraction of his base salary.
2008-06-07	Trailer_Trash	Devil Rays	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	Boston outfielder Coco Crisp, Tampa Bay pitcher James Shields and six other players were suspended Friday, a day after their wild brawl at Fenway Park. Three Red Sox got suspended: Crisp for seven games, pitcher Jon Lester for five games and first baseman Sean Casey for three games. Five Rays were penalized by Major League Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson: Shields for six games, DH-outfielder Jonny Gomes and pitcher Edwin Jackson for five games each, outfielder Carl Crawford for four games and second baseman Akinori Iwamura for three games. All eight players also were fined undisclosed amounts. The Red Sox and Rays have often clashed in the past, and a fight between Crisp and Shields in Boston’s 7-1 win Thursday night triggered the latest outburst. "I want to be very clear: I defend everything our guys did," Rays manager Joe Maddon said before Friday night’s game at Texas. "I feel actually proud of the way we handled the situation that was presented." The starting dates of the suspensions were staggered, so as to not leave either team short-handed. Crisp, Shields and Gomes all appealed their penalties, which were set to start Friday night. They can continue to play until the appeal process is complete. Lester, suspended for throwing a pitch at a Tampa Bay hitter after a warning had been issued, will not appeal and immediately began sitting out. Crawford was set to start serving his suspension Wednesday, Jackson on June 13, Casey on June 14 and Iwamura on June 17. "Obviously, we want to balance the days out. They’ve done that, but we want to see if we can set it up a little different," Maddon said. "We’d like to see a few more of their guys suspended. They started it, but we had more guys thrown out," he said. "The perpetrator’s crime is way too close to us." The Red Sox were home against Seattle on Friday night. The Boston clubhouse had already closed when the suspensions were announced. Major baseball brawls in recent years have resulted in multiple suspensions.
2008-06-07	Perpetrators	Red Sox	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Three Boston Red Sox players, Coco Crisp, Jon Lester, and Sean Casey were suspended after a bench clearing brawl in their game against the Tamppa Rays. Crisp was suspended for 7 games, Lester for 5, and Casey for 3.
2008-06-06	Trailer_Trash	Rockies	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was suspended for four games and Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba was penalized three games Thursday following their tussle earlier this week. Both players also were fined undisclosed amounts by Major League Baseball disciplinarian Bob Watson. Kemp appealed his suspension, allowing him to play until a hearing is held. He was in the starting lineup Thursday night for the opener of a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs. "That's what they decided to do, so I have to respect that. But I feel it was just as much his fault as my fault," Kemp said. "I don't feel that I should get more, but it's not my decision. That's why I'm appealing it. I didn't know it was going to be that many games, but we'll see what happens." The Rockies were informed that Torrealba plans to appeal his suspension as well. The team was off Thursday before beginning a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night. Kemp and Torrealba tangled Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Kemp struck out on a pitch in the dirt for the final out of the eighth inning, and the ball rolled a few feet to the right of Torrealba. Torrealba brushed Kemp from behind before picking up the ball and tagging him lightly in the chest. Kemp shoved Torrealba, and the Rockies catcher retaliated by shoving Kemp in the face with both hands. Kemp and Torrealba wrestled on the infield grass as both benches and bullpens emptied. Both players were ejected in the Rockies' 3-0 win. "I'm more concerned about the games than the fine," said Kemp, who declined to reveal the amount. "I'm letting my team down. I mean, four games, that's a lot of games. I just don't want to miss any games." Kemp didn't get a chance to talk to Watson directly, but acknowledged that baseball is trying to crack down on violence. "I'm not embarrassed about the situation. It just happened," the outfielder said. "I'm sure everybody's been in altercations before -- you just don't see it on TV. "I'm not going to say it's part of the game. It was just two grown-ups that got into an altercation and things just got a little out of hand. You don't really see too many fights in baseball. It's not really that physical of a sport where people should be fighting. It's not like hockey or any of the other sports, but it happens. We take this game seriously, and it is an emotional game."
2008-06-05	Trailer_Trash	Bucs	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	*DUI was previously busted - these busts are for the NFL 2 game suspension & 1 game fine which was just handed down* Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens was suspended without pay for the first two games of the season and fined an additional game check Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The league also said any additional violations between now and the start of the season would increase the suspension to three games. Stevens also would face additional discipline for a new violation. Stevens signed with the Bucs in April 2007 after being released by the Seattle Seahawks following his arrest in Scottsdale, Ariz., for investigation of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. The former first-round draft pick was convicted of DUI in September and served a one-game suspension and was fined an additional game check for the marijuana offense. The latest suspension stems from the DUI portion of the case. Stevens spent the first five seasons of his career with the Seahawks. He had 18 receptions for 189 yards and four touchdowns for the Bucs in 2007. He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with Tampa Bay last week.
2008-05-29	Perpetrators	Pac 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Washington State safety, Xavier Hicks, was suspended for the first three games of the season after pleading guilty to assaulting his roommate.
2008-05-26	Trailer_Trash	Yankees	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	New York Yankees pitcher LaTroy Hawkins was given a three-game suspension for allegedly throwing at a batter during a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The suspension was to have begun Thursday but Hawkins has appealed the disciplinary action, which includes an undisclosed fine. In the sixth inning of Tuesday's game against Baltimore, pitches from Hawkins were far inside the plate and toward batter Luke Scott. The second pitch was high and inside -- about head level -- although Scott wasn't hit. The home plate umpire immediately ejected Hawkins from the game. Both benches cleared in the incident but no punches were thrown. American League officials ruled Hawkins intentionally threw at Scott and issued the suspension and fine.
2008-05-19	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Purdue Safety Torri Williams has been suspended indefinitely from the team after stealing condoms on May 7 from Pay Less Super Market. This incident is in violation of his parole. The off field humiliation is due to the fact that they hand out condoms for free at the student union.
2008-05-19	IrvinSucks	ACC	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	FSU receiver Preston Parker was suspended 2 games for his previously-busted gun possession arrest. According to the article, he also apologized to his teammates and the fans in a statement released by his attorney.
2008-04-20	Trailer_Trash	Chargers	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Chargers inside linebacker Stephen Cooper was suspended for four games by the NFL on Tuesday for testing positive for a banned stimulant. Cooper, who moved into the starting lineup last season and led the Chargers with 179 tackles, said in a statement released by the team that he took a stimulant that was recently added to the NFL's list of prohibited substances. "I regret that I mistakenly took a stimulant that I did not realize at the time was banned by the NFL," Cooper said. "I support the NFL's anti-doping policies, and understand that I must serve a suspension even though the stimulant that I took was not used before any game and was not used to enhance my performance. "I apologize to the NFL, my team, my coaches and to my fans, and I look forward to continuing to help the Chargers toward our goal of winning the Super Bowl in the upcoming season." Neither Cooper nor his agent could immediately be reached for further comment. While at Maine, Cooper admitted to possession of steroids after being found with about 1,000 pills in his duffel bag when the driver of an SUV he was riding in was stopped for speeding in 2002. Cooper, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge, said at the time that he never took the steroids, but had been planning to use them to bulk up in hopes of making the NFL. It's the second time since 2006 a Chargers linebacker has been suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman served a four-game suspension in 2006 after testing positive for steroids. General manager A.J. Smith said the suspension was "very disappointing." "Coop has embarrassed himself, his family and the Chargers," Smith told The Associated Press. "He made a mistake. Some people learn from their mistakes, others do not. I do believe Stephen Cooper will learn from his and in a positive way. Only time will tell." Smith said he didn't know what stimulant Cooper tested positive for. Cooper's suspension begins on Saturday, Aug. 30 following the Chargers' final exhibition game. He is eligible to return to the active roster on Monday, Sept. 29 following the team's Sunday game against the Oakland Raiders. Cooper can participate in the team's offseason program and in all preseason practices and games. "Obviously we're disappointed, just as I know Stephen is," coach Norv Turner said in a statement. "Coop made a mistake and now must deal with the consequences. It's unfortunate, but we'll deal with it and move on."
2008-04-20	Trailer_Trash	Yankees	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	New York Yankees reliever Kyle Farnsworth was suspended for three games and fined Saturday for throwing a fastball behind the neck of Boston slugger Manny Ramirez earlier in the week. Farnsworth said he was "shocked" by the decision and would appeal the penalty, which was to start Saturday night against Baltimore. He will be eligible to pitch until a hearing is held. "I can't agree," he said. "We will appeal, and then we'll go from there." Manager Joe Girardi also expressed his shock at the ruling by Bob Watson, vice president of on-field operations for Major League Baseball. The amount of the fine was not disclosed. "I am shocked and I don't understand it. I disagree with it. It doesn't make any sense to me," Girardi said, adding that there have been far worse incidents that have gone without penalty this season. Ramirez hit two home runs Thursday night in Boston's 7-5 win over New York. When he came up again in the seventh inning, Farnsworth threw a 97 mph pitch behind the star. Ramirez dropped his bat, but never made a move toward the mound. Farnsworth wasn't ejected and plate umpire Larry Vanover immediately warned both dugouts. Ramirez eventually grounded out and the Red Sox never retaliated. "The ball just slipped," Farnsworth said. "I didn't hit him. I'm not going to intentionally hit a guy in the head and maybe end his career. "It wasn't my intention to hit him. I don't understand it. I didn't hit him. No one was ejected. So I don't know why he ruled the way he did." A day before Farnsworth's close pitch, Red Sox reliever David Aardsma hit Yankees star Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. "We hit one of the best players and I guess they want to send a message and that's what they did," Ramirez said after nearly getting hit. "They've got to back up their players and he did." Farnsworth has been suspended twice before in his career for throwing at hitters, in 2003 for three games and in 2005 for five games. Asked if he thought that was taken into consideration by Watson in making his decision, Farnsworth said he didn't think so. No date was given for Farnsworth's appeal to be heard. "The sooner we get it done, the better," Farnsworth said.
2008-04-20	Trailer_Trash	Bucks	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	*Fighting bust because he punched the opposing player in the nuts* Milwaukee's Royal Ivey was suspended for three games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday for punching Chicago's Aaron Gray in the groin. The altercation happened with 10:48 left in the second quarter of the Bucks' 151-135 loss Monday night. Ivey was barred from the Bucks' season finale against Minnesota on Wednesday and the first two regular-season games he is eligible to play next season. "It was nice to see, because (executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson) was calling," Gray said. "It's obvious I had support from the organization and the NBA." Ivey was with the team at the morning shootaround. The news didn't emerge until the afternoon, and coach Larry Krystkowiak sounded surprised. "Something took place, they reviewed the film, and made the decision at the league," Krystkowiak said. "Beyond that, I haven't had a chance to talk to Ive. Just knew that he wasn't supposed to join us coming to the gym, and we're going to catch up with him on the plane on the way home."
2008-04-20	Trailer_Trash	Bucks	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	*Fighting bust because he punched the opposing player in the nuts* Milwaukee's Royal Ivey was suspended for three games without pay by the NBA on Wednesday for punching Chicago's Aaron Gray in the groin. The altercation happened with 10:48 left in the second quarter of the Bucks' 151-135 loss Monday night. Ivey was barred from the Bucks' season finale against Minnesota on Wednesday and the first two regular-season games he is eligible to play next season. "It was nice to see, because (executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson) was calling," Gray said. "It's obvious I had support from the organization and the NBA." Ivey was with the team at the morning shootaround. The news didn't emerge until the afternoon, and coach Larry Krystkowiak sounded surprised. "Something took place, they reviewed the film, and made the decision at the league," Krystkowiak said. "Beyond that, I haven't had a chance to talk to Ive. Just knew that he wasn't supposed to join us coming to the gym, and we're going to catch up with him on the plane on the way home."
2008-04-06	Trailer_Trash	Yankees	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	Yankees center fielder Melky Cabrera and first baseman Shelley Duncan were suspended for three games each for their roles in Wednesday's spring-training fracas between New York and the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa outfielder Jonny Gomes was suspended for two games Friday. All three players were fined along with Yankees manager Joe Girardi, third-base coach Bobby Meacham and hitting coach Kevin Long.
2008-04-06	Trailer_Trash	Devil Rays	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Yankees center fielder Melky Cabrera and first baseman Shelley Duncan were suspended for three games each for their roles in Wednesday's spring-training fracas between New York and the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa outfielder Jonny Gomes was suspended for two games Friday. All three players were fined along with Yankees manager Joe Girardi, third-base coach Bobby Meacham and hitting coach Kevin Long.
2008-04-06	Trailer_Trash	Penguins	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Georges Laraque on Thursday for three games, one day after he injured Buffalo defenseman Nathan Paetsch with an elbow to the head. Paetsch is out indefinitely with a concussion, leaving the Sabres' depleted defense down a third player in the midst of their final playoff push. Paetsch will miss "a pretty good period of time," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday. The defenseman had just passed the puck from deep in the Buffalo own zone early in the second period of Pittsburgh's 7-3 victory Wednesday when Laraque skated by and hit him with a raised elbow. Paetsch lay face-first on the ice for several minutes before getting to his knees. He was assisted to the Sabres dressing room. Laraque drew a five-minute penalty and was ejected from the game. The suspension will cost Laraque $20,855.61 in salary that will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
2008-03-11	Trailer_Trash	Bulls	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago Bulls suspended forward Tyrus Thomas for two games after missing practice on Wednesday. Thomas, a former first-round pick who is averaging 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds in his second season, will serve the punishment when the Bulls host Cleveland Thursday and visit Boston on Friday.
2008-03-07	Perpetrators	Lightning	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Tampa Bay Lightening’s Andre Roy, had to be restrained by a lineman, then physically pulled to the bench after the became enraged that the Flyers continually showed a video of him getting his ass kicked in a previous game. The Lightening sent him home for the remainder of their roadtrip and suspended him for at least two games.
2008-03-05	Gold_Tooth	Big 10	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	Penn State tight end Andrew Quarless has been suspended indefinitely by Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno for a violation of team rules.
2008-02-27	Gold_Tooth	Missouri Valley	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	Bradley Senior Guard Daniel Ruffin has been suspended for tonight's game after being arrested early Saturday Morning for domestic battery. A police report says Ruffin was arrested for use of hands and feet. Police say the 20 year old female victim was taken to OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
2008-02-18	Trailer_Trash	Coyotes	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	The American Hockey League today announced that San Antonio Rampage left wing Peter Vandermeer has been suspended for three (3) games as a result of his actions during an AHL game at Quad City on Feb. 16. Vandermeer received an automatic two-game suspension under AHL Rule 23.3 for accumulating his fourth game misconduct in the general category this season; and an automatic one-game suspension under AHL Rule 47.10 for accumulating his third instigating misconducts this season. Vandermeer will miss San Antonio's games today at Quad City, Tuesday (Feb. 19) at Grand Rapids and Friday (Feb. 22) vs. Lake Erie.
2008-02-14	Trailer_Trash	Coyotes	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	The American Hockey League saw it even if referee Jeff Smith missed it. The AHL announced yesterday that Travis Roche of the San Antonio Rampage has been suspended for three games for his vicious elbow to the head of the Bulldogs' Mikhail Grabovski last Friday night. Smith gave Roche only a minor for roughing although the tape of the incident shows Roche clearly leaving his feet and delivering an elbow to Grabovski's head. Grabovski was stunned by the blow but was able to return to the game. The Bulldogs sent a tape of the incident to the league for review.
2008-02-08	Trailer_Trash	West Coast	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- University of North Dakota men's hockey coach Dave Hakstol has been suspended for two games and reprimanded for profane language and a gesture he made at a referee during a heated Saturday night game with Minnesota. During the second period of game, which ended in a 1-1 tie, a television camera showed Hakstol sticking up his middle finger at referee Don Adam after the two discussed a penalty call. Acting University of North Dakota athletic directors Betty Ralston and Steve Brekke announced the suspension on Monday. "We expect our coaches to keep themselves and their teams in control at all times," Ralston said. "Profane language and poor behavior on the part of our coaches and student-athletes is unacceptable." The Sioux have this week off before playing host to Denver on Feb. 15-16. Hakstol will not coach the two-game series, UND said. Western Collegiate Hockey Association Commissioner Bruce McLeod said Hakstol violated the league's code of sportsmanlike conduct. The WCHA issued a reprimand to Hakstol on Monday and said it endorsed the UND suspension. "We appreciate the rapid response and action taken by the University of North Dakota today and we are in complete agreement with that decision," the WCHA said in a statement. Hakstol called Adam after the game to personally apologize, and issued a statement Sunday. "I would like to sincerely apologize to our fans, players and entire program, as well as all college hockey fans, the WCHA and Don Adam for my actions during the second period of last night's game versus the University of Minnesota," Hakstol's statement said. "I'm disappointed in myself for allowing my emotions and frustrations to get the better of me. I pride myself in not allowing this type of thing to occur. "Most importantly, I am a parent before I am a coach, and I understand the responsibility that we carry as coaches within the WCHA to young hockey fans and families everywhere. I have evaluated and feel terrible about my actions and can assure everyone that such a thing will never happen again."
2008-01-21	IrvinSucks	ACC	Nuisance	Crime Link	2	VaTech freshman forward Jeff Allen was suspended 2 games by the ACC for inappropriate contact with an official during Saturday's game. VaTech then released a statement in which Allen apologized for his actions.
2008-01-03	Trailer_Trash	America East	Nuisance	Crime Link	1	Michael Radja, a New Hampshire player, also was arrested for disorderly conduct, police said. Radja, the leading scorer for No. 7 New Hampshire, will be suspended for at least two games, coach Dick Umile said.
2008-01-03	Trailer_Trash	Joey Barton	Nuisance	Crime Link	4	Yahtzee!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew my boy Joey Barton would hook me up - here we go: 1 count of drunk & disorderly which is how he is clearly described below 2 counts of assault & battery for attacking 2 teenagers in the street 2 counts of child endangerment (they were only teenagers and he punched one kid unconscious) He will miss 2 games for his actions Footballer Joey Barton to spend New Year in a cell as court refuses bail By LIZ HULL - More by this author � Last updated at 21:36pm on 28th December 2007 Shamed footballer Joey Barton will spend New Year behind bars after he was remanded in custody yesterday over an alleged street fight. The Newcastle United player was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday outside a 24-hour McDonalds following an all-night drinking session in Liverpool. The incident could see the �45,000-a-week midfielder sacked. Sources at Newcastle said the club was examining his contract to see whether it could be terminated in light of his arrest. Magistrates were told yesterday that Barton, 25, "snapped and lashed out" after being goaded by other diners at the McDonalds at around 5.30am. The confrontation continued outside. Police were called after Barton was spotted on CCTV allegedly attacking two teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons. One of them was reportedly punched unconscious. He was taken to hospital but has since been released. Magistrates refused to grant Barton - whose half brother, Michael, 18, was convicted of the racist murder of Anthony Walker - bail after hearing details of two previous alleged assaults for which he is awaiting trial. They remanded the Liverpoolborn player into custody until next Thursday, meaning he will miss two Premier League games for Newcastle. On hearing the decision, Barton, who has made one substitute appearance for England, turned to a guard beside him and held his hands out to be cuffed. Jayne Hughes, prosecuting, said Barton had been charged with common assault and affray. "The CCTV clearly shows Mr Barton involved in altercations with members of the public going about their business," she said. "He was seen pacing around Church Street and lashing out indiscriminately at people walking around and standing around." Barton's brother, Andrew, 19, was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and another woman, Nadine Wilson, 27, was charged with common assault and affray. Newcastle declined to comment, although insiders said manager Sam Allardyce was "livid". Refusing Barton, of Widnes, Cheshire, bail magistrate Carol Myers said: "I have to consider the safety of the public - you lashed out indiscriminately." Barton is already awaiting trial for assault next year following a training ground clash with his former team-mate at Manchester City, Ousamane Dabo. He is also due to appear in court in Liverpool next month on a charge of criminal damage following an argument with a taxi driver in 2005.