I think the four major leagues ought to set up a joint commission - say, of retired judges - to rule on athletes who are accused of doing bad things away from the game. Then each league would retain its independence in determining what penalties their players should get for infractions committed within the sport.

In the television era, the second week of the Olympics is reserved for what is considered the marquee event: track and field.

All sorts of famous sports people have been suspended for extended periods.

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