MARK CUBAN WATCH: Now he's been fined $500,000 for comments after the Mavs lost to the Spurs on Saturday. Original comments here. The ESPN article points out that this is not the largest fine in sports history; that, for $1 million, belongs to former 49ers co-owner Eddie DeBartolo for something involving gambling --the article doesn't give specifics. But this has to be the largest fee in sports history for just talking out of one's ass. Don't get me wrong, though: I love Mark Cuban, but more because I hate NBA refs.