As far as a ban from the Autralian Open, Francesco Ricci Bitti was pragmatic, "I don't think (an Australian Open ban) would make much sense, because it would penalize the people handing out the punishment,"   Serena was fined $10,000.00 following her rant during her U.S. Open semifinal loss in September.  The ITF could impose a much higher fine.

"A significant financial penalty makes much more sense. But it has to be significant enough for the fans...  "Of course it may not be significant for Serena Williams, who earns tens of millions."

A decision in the matter should be reached this week.

http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/10334408/ITF-chief-says-ban-unlikely-for-Serena-Williams



Its been more than 30 years since MLB players gained free agency, which has totally changed the sport.  The November 19th deadline has precipitated a deluge of players declaring as free agents.

http://bizofbaseball.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3721:vladimir-guerrero-pedro-martinez-highlight-39-players-filing-for-free-agency-on-friday&catid=66:free-agency-and-trades&Itemid=153