Lions' Suh is fined $30,000

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Posted: November 29, 2012

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $30,000 by the NFL on Wednesday, but he said he didn't kick Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub on purpose.

That's why Suh insisted he doesn't need to apologize to Schaub.

Suh spoke to reporters for the first time since his left cleat connected with Schaub's groin area in Detroit's loss to Houston last Thursday.

Adderall use in NFL

More NFL players are testing positive for amphetamines, a class of substances that includes the ADHD drug Adderall.

Since the start of last season, more than 10 players suspended for failing drug tests have publicly blamed it on taking the stimulant. And while the league doesn't identify the substance when a player is penalized, vice president Adolpho Birch acknowledges that the number of positives for amphetamines has increased.

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was suspended for 25 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday after testing positive for Adderall.

Because the type of drug isn't disclosed under the NFL's agreement with the union, nothing prevents a player from claiming he took Adderall when, in fact, he tested positive for a steroid or another stimulant.

Kaepernick to start

Colin Kaepernick has earned himself a third straight start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.

Coach Jim Harbaugh said that Kaepernick would go Sunday at St. Louis over Alex Smith.


This article contains information from Inquirer wire services.

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