Breaking the Bank: The Most Colossal Fines in Sports

7. Do You Have Milk?

Year of Excellence: 2005
Est. Penalties Six games were suspended in all.
The bizarre event had the Marlins batboy wagering on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny, which resulted in a six-game suspension. The wager stated that Penny would reward the batboy $500 if he could finish a gallon of milk within the hour before the teams' Sunday afternoon game.
Twitter, @BradPenny, or Got Milk?
The drawback? None of the milk was to "return to sender," according to the batboy. The batboy was successful. Regretfully, the Marlins and MLB authorities discovered the bet and gave the batboy a six-game suspension for his behaviour. Penny received the same reprimands but no punishment.

8. Jokic Has to Have His Language Checked

2018 is the Year of Fine.
Estimated Total Fine: $25,000*
International athletes who get fines for using derogatory language or acting in ways that are considered inappropriate in their home countries are frequently unaware of their transgressions. Having said that, Nikola Jokic found himself in hot water in 2018 after making a homophobic comment.
Jokic Requires a Linguistic Check ©Getty Images/Dustin Bradford
Jokic accepted responsibility for his acts, yet he was nonetheless fined $25,000. Not much for a celebrity like Jokic, yet sufficient to convey a message. Even when provoked, athletes should be careful with their words and behaviour while speaking to the media, fans, or one another.

9. The Devils Are Discovered Attempting To Riddle The System

The estimated fine total for 2010 was $3 million.
It was discovered in 2010 that the New Jersey Devils had abused the salary cap system to their benefit. After the NHL looked into the team's operations, it was discovered that they had broken the law by signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a 17-year deal that would allow them to avoid paying the salary ceiling.
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Devils Are Found Attempting to Game the System
The New Jersey Devils were fined $3 million and had to forfeit two first-round draft picks as a result of their infractions. This penalty acts as a warning that groups are subject to the law. Even management must follow the guidelines or else there will be serious consequences.