Players Appeal Suspensions After Brawl

The NBA players' union asked today for an appeal on the behalf of Ron Artest who was suspended for the season, Jermaine O'Neil and Stephen Jackson who were suspended for a large portion of the season after the incident at the Pacers-Pistons game. The union asked that an arbitrator decide whether there should be reductions in the suspensions. Artest regrets what he did and knew he was out of line. Therefore he and his attorney are asking for a reduction to 35 games.

In addition to the appeal, 2 fans have sued the Pacers for being injured in the midst of the fighting. Also, police have released video footage and are asking for help in identifying a man who threw a chair into the crowd during the fighting.