Sports briefs

NFL

Kaepernick to appeal fine

Colin Kaepernick says he has been fined more than $11,000 by the NFL and he will appeal the penalty for what was called "inappropriate language" by the 49ers quarterback following a fourth-quarter interception in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Bears. Kaepernick reiterated yesterday, "I didn't say anything" when he and Lamarr Houston went at it -- and Kaepernick points to Houston's comments that the quarterback didn't say anything offensive or out of line. Side judge Laird Hayes threw the flag for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Committee accepts Bills bid

Terry and Kim Pegula are one big step closer to owning the Bills. The husband-and-wife team that owns the NHL Buffalo Sabres had its NFL-record $1.4-billion purchase agreement to buy the Bills approved unanimously by the league's finance committee.

COLLEGE HOOPS

Missouri suspends pair

Missouri freshman forward Jakeenan Gant left his wallet at the scene of an alleged assault that took place in the early morning hours Sunday, according to a Columbia (Missouri) Police Department report. Gant and fellow Tigers freshman D'Angelo Allen, who have been suspended from the team, were arrested along with 22-year-old Michael J. Martin on third-degree assault charges.

NBA

Ex-Net Terry goes to Rockets

The Rockets have acquired guard Jason Terry from Sacramento for two second-round draft picks and guard/forward Alonzo Gee. The Kings also received guard Scotty Hopson and a trade exception from Houston. Terry, 37, started last season with Brooklyn and averaged only 4.5 points in 35 games.

Hickson banned five games

Nuggets center/forward J.J. Hickson was suspended for five games without pay by the NBA for violating the terms of the anti-drug program. Hickson averaged 11.8 rebounds and 9.2 rebounds in 69 games last season, his first with Denver. He has played six seasons in the NBA with Cleveland, Sacramento, Portland and Denver, averaging 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. -- AP

Knicks ink Storm's Sanchez

The Knicks signed former St. John's power forward Orlando Sanchez to their training camp roster. Sanchez averaged 7.4 points and 5.6 rebounds in 32 games for the Red Storm last season. He also played two seasons at Monroe College and for the Dominican National Team. The Knicks open training camp Sept. 30 at West Point.