72. Mac Jones Goes Two-For-One

Year of Fine: 2022
Est. Fine Total: $23,976*
The NFL hit New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones with almost $24,000 in fines spread across two infractions from the same game. The first of which was a low block on a defender following a fumble. The second fine was given to Jones for his part in jumping on top of a pile of players after the play had been whistled dead.

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Both violations were amateur mistakes by a player still letting his emotions drive his game. To make matters worse, these were Jones’ 2nd and 3rd fines of the season.

73. Metta World Peace Takes The War To “The Beard” In The 2012 Playoffs

Year of Fine: 2012
Est. Fine Total: $430,000*
In the 2012 playoffs, Metta World Peace (formerly known as Ron Artest) was suspended 7 games and fined $35,000 after throwing an elbow to the face of Oklahoma City Thunder player James Harden. The incident sparked a melee between the two teams, with several players getting ejected from the game.

Metta World Peace Takes The War To “The Beard” In The 2012 Playoffs @bleacherreport/Pinterest
Metta World Peace was no stranger to conflict. Almost a decade earlier, he was at the center of the infamous “Malice in the Palace” and even spent a week and a half in prison on charges related to domestic violence.

74. Stone Cold Walks Away

Year of Fine: 2002
Est. Fine Total: $250,000*
Steve Austin’s legendary run in the WWE ended in 2002 when he quit the company due to a conflict of interest. Vince McMahon wanted ‘Stone Cold’ to lose to then-newbie Brock Lesnar on an episode RAW, and Austin wasn’t interested, allegedly.

Stone Cold Walks Away ©u/Concrete7v/Reddit
It just didn’t make sense for the face of the WWE to lose to a rookie on free TV with no build-up whatsoever. As a result, Austin walked away from the company, costing himself $650,000. The ‘Rattlesnake’ later convinced Vince to drop the fine to $250,000.

75. Ray Rice Caught In The Act

Year of Fine: 2014
Est. Fine Total: $470,588*
In 2014, Baltimore Ravens former running back Ray Rice was caught on camera arguing with his then-fiancée, Janay Palmer, in an elevator in Atlantic City. Rice denied any wrongdoing, claiming they were just arguing. But the video camera footage told a different story.

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The cameras caught the Ravens running back, rendering Palmer unconscious through force and discreetly dragging her off the lift at the next stop. The incident caused national outrage, but Palmer refused to press charges, and Rice was only suspended 2 games. The incident costs Rice around $500,000 and his reputation.

76. Rondo Takes His Turn As Boston’s Brawler

Year of Fine: 2012
Est. Fine Total: $200,000*
For his involvement in a fight between the Celtics and the Nets that spilled into the stands during a game in 2012, Rajon Rondo was slapped with a whopping $200,000 fine. The altercation began when Kevin Garnett and Kris Humphries after being fouled on a layup.

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The loyal teammate that he is, Rondo, launched himself into the kerfuffle, threw a punch or two, and got himself ejected. The NBA gave Rondo a 2-game suspension for his role in the brawl, costing him around $200,000.

77. Embiid Fined For Making Obscene Gesture

Year of Fine: 2023
Est. Fine Total: $25,000*
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was hit with a hefty $25,000 fine in January 2023 after making an offensive gesture toward the Brooklyn Nets. The motion, which was undoubtedly the trademark crotch chop of legendary WWE faction DX, was ruled out of bounds by the NBA.

Embiid Fined For Making Obscene Gesture ©Tim Nwachukwui/Getty Images
Some people think Embiid did it as an “in your face” to former teammate Ben Simmons, while others think he was just really in the moment. Whatever his reason, the unsportsmanlike conduct cost Embiid $25,000. That equates to about 3 minutes of work for Joel.

78. Anthony Davis Gives A Fan The Bird

Year of Fine: 2019
Est. Fine Total: $15,000*
In 2019, NBA All-Star Anthony Davis was fined a hefty sum for an inappropriate gesture toward a fan. Davis responded to a tweet from a fan who criticized his performance in an earlier game by posting an image of himself giving the middle finger.

Anthony Davis Gives A Fan The Bird ©Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
As a result, he was fined $15,000 for “unprofessional conduct.” Now in his 4th season as a member of the Lakers, Davis is no stranger to scrutiny. He has mostly managed to keep his temper in check, and his checkbook in his pocket.

79. Tevez Refuses To Budge

Year of Fine: 2011
Est. Fine Total: $750,475*
Manchester City fined Carlos Tevez £1.2 million for refusing to enter the field against Bayern Munich in a Champions League match in 2011. It was the biggest fine ever handed down to an individual footballer in the English Premier League and accurately reflected the seriousness of the situation.

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After being left out of the starting lineup, Tevez refused to take part in the game at all. When the club’s manager called for Tevez to enter the match. He didn’t budge. Personal pride is one thing, but when you’re paid millions of dollars to play a game for a living, it shouldn’t matter when you come onto the pitch.

80. Suh Stomps His Opponents

Year of Fine: 2011
Est. Fine Total: $165,294*
In 2011, Ndamukong Suh, then playing for the Detroit Lions, was caught on camera stomping on the arm of Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith. The incident sparked outrage across the NFL, the sports community, and America in general.

Suh Stomps His Opponents ©Mitchell Leff/Getty Images
Suh has received several fines over the years. Still, the 2-game paid suspension he endured for these actions resulted in his largest loss of money. The suspension essentially resulted in Suh being fined $165,295 and receiving the label of “NFL’s Dirtiest Player.”

81. Jamaal Williams Celebration Costs Him Almost $20,000

Year of Fine: 2023
Est. Fine Total: $18,566*
In January 2023, Jamaal Williams of the Detroit Lions was fined $18,566 for his celebration in a game against the Green Bay Packers. Williams celebrated a touchdown with his trademark hip thrust, which the league seems to have a problem with.

Jamaal Wlliams Celebration Costs Him Almost $20,000 ©Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Apparently, Williams’ favorite form of celebration is excessively exuberant and offensive enough to warrant a fine. Had it been Willaims’ first run-in with the celebration police, he might have gotten off with a warning. But as a repeat offender, there was no leniency for Williams this time.