Ramirez' Suspension Gets Front-Page Headlines

Manny Ramirez’ 50-game suspension is renewing the debate as to whether MLB’s drug-testing program is adequately working. Supporters claim that Ramirez’ ban shows the league is serious about catching players using illegal substances, no matter their star quality. However, others are noting that Manny is just the latest in a line of future HOFers to give the sport a black eye and are increasingly suspect of anyone that is a part of this generation. Meanwhile, the Dodgers waste no time reacting to the loss of the face of the franchise, dropping its popular “Mannywood” promo and offering refunds to fans who bought seats in the section. But it may be harder for the club to rebound from a PR standpoint, as the L.A. DAILY NEWS’ Jill Painter writes the Dodgers “would have been better off” not re-signing Manny.

Coyote Ugly
NHL and Jim Balsillie continue to trade jabs as battle over Phoenix' future as a hockey market wages on in bankruptcy court.

Three Cheers 
Caps-Pens Game Three on Versus earns NHL's most second-round cable viewers since '02.

Trimming The Garden? 
Cablevision will explore possible spinoff of MSG Unit, including the Knicks and Rangers; Steve Mills leaving MSG after nearly 10 years.

Boys On The Hood 
Atlanta Motor Speedway sues Pep Boys over missed payments for Cup race sponsorship.

Change Of Plans
Elimination of NFL's uniformed pension plan could force coaches into early retirement.

Down The Stretch They Come
Breeders' Cup slashes ticket prices for this year's event, also allowing single-day purchases.

What The Market Will Bear 
Grizzlies become the latest NBA team to tie season-ticket prices to draft lottery results.

Grab The Bull By Its Horns
THE DAILY catches up with PBR boss and "Dancing with the Stars" star Ty Murray.