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CINCINNATI -- Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says he believes Vontaze Burfict is being scrutinized because of his history and that the linebacker did not stomp on New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.According to a league source, Burfict was fined $75,000 by the NFL for his actions in Sundays game against the Patriots and has appealed.I dont think he did anything wrong, Lewis said. We were not in the wrong here, in my opinion. And its unfortunate. Thats what I have told and stood on and will continue to.The linebacker later sustained?an ankle injury during Wednesdays practice and was carted off for precautionary reasons. Lewis said it wasnt serious.Lewis spent part of his Monday news conference defending Burfict for a low hit on Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett, saying he was reacting to a pump fake by Tom Brady. Burfict was not flagged for the hit.The Bengals coach said he watched the video of the alleged stomp several times, and Burfict was not in the wrong.?I dont think he meant to do anything. And Ive been through it back and forth as big as this board behind me, Lewis said. Hell if I can see who steps where or whatever. I see him try to step through [the pile] and try to go help [a] teammate. ... Someone from another team has a hand on his teammates face mask, pushing him in the face, and thats what hes trying to get to. But that doesnt matter -- its done. Well move on and things will happen the way they happen.Lewis said he believes Burfict is essentially under a microscrope because of his history. Burfict began the season on a three-game suspension for violations of player safety and has been fined eight times -- totaling $279,329 -- for on-field incidents.Thats a thing he knows. Hes got to realize all the time so its not the national furor all the time, Lewis said. Just play football and our guys arent going to talk about it, as Ive instructed. If anybody has any questions, they can talk to me about it.Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams, however, voiced his displeasure with Goodells call by tweeting, So roger is concerned about player safety right? However a known offender is fined rather than removed from the field? Message received.Cornerback Adam Jones agreed that Burfict has become a target for NFL officials.Hes [targeted], but everybody knows what it is. At a certain point you just have to go play football and try not to let it bother you the way you play, he said. Me talking to Tez, it does bother him. Ive never seen him go low on anybody.It is what is, you get patted on the back when you do good and the first time you have a heated situation everybody throws you under the world. Adidas Basketball Shoes Discount . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. Cheapest Adidas Basketball Shoes . Robinson finished with 17 points, all but two in the second half, and Lawson had 14 after halftime and finished with a game-high 11 assists as the Nuggets handed Dallas its first home loss in eight games this season. J.J. Hickson led Denver with 22, and Kenneth Faried added 10 points and 10 rebounds. http://www.cheapnmdsneakersireland.com/ . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. Latest Adidas Basketball Shoes .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Cheap Yeezys Ireland . Dallas hasnt ruled out the star quarterback for Sunday nights game against Philadelphia, but all signs point to Romos back injury pushing Kyle Orton into the starting role after two years of limited play as the backup. Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006. BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. -- LaQuincy Rideau scored 17 points and Tyrell Nelson and David Efianayi each tallied 15 points, leading Gardner-Webb past Hampton 69-63 on Wednesday night.Gardner Webb (5-4) has now won three straight and five of its last six games.Rideaus jumper gave Gardner-Webb a 57-47 lead with 5:03 to play. Kalin Fisher later made a 3 to bring the Pirates to within 63-58 with 1:25 remaining. The Bulldogs sealed the game from the free throw line.Earlier, Fishers layup with 7:26 to play cut the Pirates deficit to 50-45, but Hampton couldnt get closer than five in the second half.ddddddddddddhe Bulldogs led 29-22 at halftime.The score was tied at 6 when Gardner-Webb went on a 15-6 run and took control of the game. Hamptons 16 turnovers led to 12 points for the Bulldogs.Lawrence Cooks led Hampton with 17 points and AJ Astroth scored 16 points and registered a career-high 15 rebounds. ' ' '