Sunday, November 30, 2008

Fins' Porter fined $7,500 for 'verbally abusing' Pats

DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter has been fined $7,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct during Miami's 48-28 loss to New England on Sunday.

Fins Porter fined $7,500 for verbally abusing Pats

Porter

NFL spokesman Corry Rush said Friday that Porter was fined for verbally abusing the opponent after the play was over.

Raiders defensive lineman Gerard Warren also was fined $5,000 for roughing the passer against Denver.

Fins Porter fined $7,500 for verbally abusing Pats

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Watch highlights from the New England Patriots 48-28 win over the Miami Dolphins.

It has been a rough week for Porter, who on Wednesday apologized for not leaving the field as coach Tony Sparano ordered Sunday.

The Dolphins unraveled in the fourth quarter against the Patriots. Linebacker Channing Crowder was ejected for a scuffle with a New England player and Porter racked up two penalties.




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