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FOXBOROUGH, Mass -- It was a day of fireworks for tight end Rob Gronkowski in the?New England Patriots victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday -- first by totaling a career-high 162 receiving yards and then by drawing a sharp reaction from the Bengals while picking up a taunting penalty in the fourth quarter.Things get a little heated, Gronkowski said of the penalty, which came after a 12-yard catch over the middle with 8:14 remaining in the fourth quarter of the 35-17 win. It was really nothing even said. I was just bobbing my head, I think, and they gave me a personal foul.Gronkowski had turned toward the Cincinnati bench while bobbing his head. On the play before that, after he made a 29-yard catch while delivering a blow to Bengals cornerback Adam Jones on his run after the catch, Gronkowski had butted helmets with Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict as emotions started to rise.Burfict seemed to be responding to Gronkowski looking back in Jones direction as Jones was lying on the ground in pain.Referee Ron Torberts crew did not throw a penalty on that play, which helped set the stage for what happened next.I have to take full responsibility on that personal foul; cant be letting that happen, Gronkowski said. Its a good thing it didnt hurt the team in this situation. We still got the win. But down the road, it can always hurt the team, getting a personal foul. I definitely have to be more aware of that.Asked if he felt the Bengals were attempting to bait him into a second penalty in hopes of having him ejected as part of the NFLs new 2016 rule, Gronkowski said, No. I dont know. They do that every game. If you watch film, theyre always baiting everyone to do that. Theyre a tough, physical team. Theyre big and they hit hard. I feel like thats the style they play. I kind of gave into it when I got my penalty, and got to watch out for that. But after that, I just had to stay away.That included doing a disco dance on the teams final touchdown -- a 1-yard run by LeGarrette Blount with 57 seconds remaining.I let everyone else celebrate. I was just clapping so I didnt get a penalty, he said. Darius Slayton Womens Jersey . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. Carl Banks Womens Jersey . Luis Suarezs double powered Liverpool to a 4-0 victory over Fulham, and Southampton easily overcame Hull 4-1 to continue the south coast clubs impressive start to the season. Liverpool and Southampton sent Chelsea down to fourth place as the west London club was held to 2-2 at home. http://www.authenticnygiantspro.com/Harry-carson-giants-jersey/ . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Darius Slayton Jersey . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss. Carl Banks Jersey .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. LAS VEGAS -- UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson issued a public apology Friday for his actions after a knockout victory over Antonio Silva on Sept. 24 in Brasilia, Brazil.Nelson (22-13) knocked out Silva with punches in the second round and felt referee John McCarthy waited too long to stop the fight, which resulted in Silva taking unnecessary punches.After stepping away from McCarthy, Nelson came back and pushed the veteran referees backside with his foot. He also raised his middle finger in McCarthys direction.As initially reported by MMAFighting.com, Brazils Superior Justice Court of MMA suspended Nelson nine months for his actions and fined him more than $23,000.In its official decision, the Brazilian court stated it would reduce Nelsons sanctions to a six-month suspension and significantly lower his fine if the UFC authorizes [Nelson] to make [a] formal apology.ddddddddddddNelson issued that apology Friday, immediately following The Ultimate Fighter Finale weigh-ins in Las Vegas.I would like to apologize to the fans that make our sport great, the Brazilian commission, John McCarthy, the rest of the world, my team and especially my family, for my actions in my last fight, Nelson said.My actions were out of character. I have nothing against anyone, including John McCarthy. I recognize what I did was a mistake and I was wrong. I cant apologize enough to John McCarthy, the commission and MMA fans around the world. I cant wait to get back into the Octagon to entertain the fans.The Brazilian court has not yet issued a statement regarding Nelsons apology. ' ' '