As soon as that deposition came to light in 2004, Stern should have moved to get rid of the bum. Instead, the NBA totally let Sterling off the hook for this abhorrent, sworn testimony. The media didn't seem to mind much, either. And the reason is obvious: Women are viewed suspiciously, as predators or objects, in the world of professional sports. By these same standards, Johan Santana is a great man for pitching a no-hitter, and the woman who charged him with sexual assault is a mercenary opportunist.