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College football has had a growing problem in recent years with players faking injuries in an attempt to slow the pace of a game, and the NCAA has implemented a new rule to address that. The NCAA announced on Wednesday that its Playing Rules …
The NFL will no longer be using the chain gang as the primary means of determining whether a spot is a first down, and fans had some strong reactions to the news. Beginning next season, Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology will be used by the NFL as the …
The NFL is making another significant change with kickoffs beginning in the 2025 season. On Tuesday, NFL team owners approved a proposal that will result in moving a touchback on kickoffs to the 35-yard line rather than the 30. The goal with the new …
NFL owners have approved a significant change to overtime rules that should be quite popular among fans. A proposal was submitted at the NFL owners meetings in Palm Beach, Fla., this week to change the league’s overtime rules so that both teams …
NFL owners will vote on a number of changes for the 2025 season at the annual owners meetings next week, and there is reportedly momentum building toward a rule that would have a significant impact. The Green Bay Packers submitted a formal proposal …
The NFL has continued to explore ways to potentially improve the kickoff play, and another significant change could be implemented for the 2025 season. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the NFL competition committee is likely …
The NFL has submitted three rule change proposals that will be voted on by team owners this offseason, and one of them would have a massive impact on the Philadelphia Eagles if approved. In a memo issued to all 32 teams on Wednesday, the NFL outlined …
The NFL clearly heard Troy Aikman’s complaints during last week’s Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The ESPN announcer Aikman was incensed over an unnecessary roughness call that went against Texans …
Jon Gruden believes the NFL has a pass interference problem. Gruden, who recently signed a deal with Barstool Sports, was a guest on the latest episode of the “Pardon My Take” podcast, which was published on Friday. During the interview, …
Several fans are unhappy with a potential rule change being considered by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. An article published Monday by The Athletic’s Jayson Stark went viral on social media highlighting part of an interview Manfred had given in …
Major League Baseball has expanded its replay system in recent years, and another significant change is being tested. MLB has been testing out a check-swing review system during Arizona Fall League games. During the second inning of Tuesday …
Oregon exploited a loophole in the NCAA’s rules by intentionally committing a penalty late in their win against Ohio State on Saturday, and that loophole has already been closed. With 10 seconds remaining in their 32-31 win over Ohio State at …
Oregon committed what appeared to be a brilliant intentional penalty at the end of their game against Ohio State on Saturday, and it does not sound like the NCAA was happy about it. Ohio State had the ball at the Oregon 43-yard line with 10 seconds …
The NFL introduced a completely revamped kickoff play at the start of the 2024 season, and it sounds like another significant change will be implemented for next year. According to Mark Maske of the Washington Post, NFL executives and members of the …
Major League Baseball is considering a radical rule change that would have significant impacts throughout the sport. As part of an effort to ensure that starting pitchers work deeper into games, the league is considering a rule that would require …
The NFL quietly made a rule change this offseason that will make one of the Miami Dolphins’ signature offensive moves illegal. The Dolphins were among several teams to use a pre-snap motion that was called “speed motion” or, more …
