Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was fined $10,000 for extending both middle fingers toward Georgia Dome fans after getting booed at the end of a 31-13 loss last week.

Vick apologized in a statement, saying, "I guess I misinterpreted how to do the Dirty Bird."

The Houston Texans gave a tryout last week to Justin Gatlin, the former gold medal-winning sprinter who was banned for eight years because of a positive testosterone test.

Scouts liked Gatlin's potential, but team officials are concerned about the impact of him having to give a urine sample in every huddle.

The Lincoln University men's basketball team scored a Division III-record 201 points in a win Saturday.

Lincoln's players said it was the easiest time they had scoring since they convinced some freshmen girls they were headed to the NBA.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Troy Williamson claims he was struck in the face last week while at "Sharperpalooza" — an annual birthday party held by teammate Darren Sharper.

Police have only one suspect: Frank "The Tank" Ricard, also a suspect in last week's mysterious mass streak through the quad and into the gymnasium.

Ohio State football head coach Jim Tressel didn't vote in this week's final USA Today coaches poll in order to avoid controversy about who he wants his team to play in the national championship game.

Strangely, poll directors received one unmarked ballot with the words "Ohio State should play Boise State" scrawled in crayon.

Former 98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey purchased partial ownership of the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, last week.

Lachey said he would have the club turned around in just one night (una noche).