Terrell Owens receives fine, but won't be signing away much money
The league office for the NFL announced yesterday that San Francisco wide receiver Terrell Owens will be fined for violations of league conduct in this past week's Monday Night Football game, but not for the expected reason.
Owens caused a stir when, after scoring a decisive 37-yard touchdown, he pulled a black pen out of his sock and immediately autographed the game ball. He handed the ball to his financial advisor in the stands, to whom he had promised a signed touchdown ball.
Owens, already having been the subject of criticism for some outlandish scoring celebrations, again instigated disparagement from fans and opponents.
The source of the fine was an untucked uniform shirttail -- a standard equipment violation -- and not for his autograph display in front of national television cameras. The amount of the fine is $5,000.
Virginia All-American Angela Hucles named to U.S. national team
Four-time All-ACC and two-time All-American selection Angela Hucles was named to the U.S. women's soccer national team. The team will compete at the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup later this month, with a berth to the 2003 Women's World Cup at stake.
Hucles, now a forward and All-Star for the Boston Breakers of the WUSA, remains Virginia's all-time leading scorer with 59 goals in her career that spanned from 1996-99. This is her seventh appearance for the U.S. National team.
The Gold Cup begins Oct. 27 at West Coast venues in the United States and Canada. The American team is in Group One of the bracket, drawing Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, and Panama in group play.
In order to qualify for the World Cup, the United States team must reach the tournament final.
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