Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks was fined $50,000 by the NBA for calling a fan a “fag” on Twitter. Stoudemire had apologized for the slur and expressed his remorse after being fined:
“I am a huge supporter of civil rights for all people. I am disappointed in myself for my statement to a fan. I should have known better and there is no excuse.”
http://outsports.com/jocktalkblog/2012/06/26/nba-fines-amare-stoudemire-50000-for-using-gay-slur/