AP sources: Beckham Jr. fined for Sager-inspired cleats (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2016, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) catches a touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. There's plenty at stake when the Giants (10-4) visit Philadelphia (5-9) on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fined $18,000 by the NFL for wearing unapproved cleats against Detroit, two people familiar with the fine tell The Associated Press. Beckham wore cleats honoring the late broadcaster Craig Sager, who lost his lengthy battle with cancer last week. Beckham planned to auction off the cleats for charity.


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