The modernizing moves have long been regarded
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:35 amNEW YORK -- The NBA has fined Indianas Lance Stephenson $5,000 for flopping in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. . Stephenson was chasing Miamis LeBron James as James dribbled up the court in the third quarter of Tuesdays game. Stephenson lightly bumped into James, then fell backward to the court as if it had been a real collision. Stephenson was also fined in last years series against the Heat, the first year the NBA began penalizing players for the act of exaggerating contact to fool referees into calling fouls. A video of the play was available Wednesday at nba.com/video. . -- The Erie Otters won their eighth straight game with a four-goal outburst in the third en route to an 8-4 win over the Sarnia Sting in Ontario Hockey League play Saturday. . The modernizing moves have long been regarded by FIFAs anti-corruption advisers as an essential step to change the scandal-hit governing bodys culture. . Ayon started 14 games, most coming after injuries to All-Star centre Al Horford and top backup Pero Antic. Ayons surgery on Friday was performed in Atlanta by Dr.The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens appear set to take it outside in the 2016 Winter Classic. According to multiple reports, the rivals will face off in the NHLs annual showcase at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 1. A visit to the home of the New England Patriots marks just the third time the Winter Classic will be staged in an NFL stadium, having previously been held at Buffalos Ralph Wilson Stadium (2008) and Pittsburghs Heinz Field (2011). The NHL is expected to make a formal announcemeent during the All-Star break this coming weekend in Columbus. . Both franchises have experience in outdoor games, with the Bruins hosting the 2011 Winter Classic at Fenway Park. The Canadiens, meanwhile, have played the visitors at two Heritage Classic games including 2003 in Edmonton and 2011 at Calgarys McMahon Stadium. The 2003 Heritage Classic between the Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers at Commonwealth Stadium was the first ever regular season NHL outdoor game. ' ' '