"Starting this season (in Major League Baseball), a first positive test for steroid use would result in treatment. A second offense carries a 15- day suspension or fine of up to $10,000. A third offense is a 25-day suspension or up to a $25,000 fine and a fourth a 50-day suspension or a fine up to $50,000. A fifth positive test is either a one-year suspension or a fine of up to $100,000." (source: WBAL)

While Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United (one of the top football clubs in the world) is serving an eight-month suspension when he was found absent for a scheduled drug test.

Therefore, which league has the more effective system? Are both too extreme? I tend not to favor light sentences. If one has nothing to hide, why fear the rules and regulations?