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Jon Gruden in a Raiders hat

Jon Gruden shares 1 big rule change he wants NFL to make

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, …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

Fans furious with Rob Manfred for considering ‘stupid’ MLB rule change

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 …

MLB logo on a wall

MLB testing out interesting rule change

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 …

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NCAA implements rule change in response to Oregon loophole

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 …

Dan Lanning in a headset

NCAA looking into changing loophole exploited by Oregon

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 …

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NFL could make another big change to kickoff rules

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 …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB considering major rule change

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 …

A Miami Dolphins helmet on the grass

NFL makes rule change to ban Dolphins’ controversial tactic

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 …

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NFL teams have 1 major focus in preseason

NFL preseason games are typically nothing more than an opportunity for players to showcase their skills in hopes of making the final roster, but there is a reason the exhibition contests may hold more significance to teams this year. The NFL has …

Bill Belichick during a Patriots game

Bill Belichick shares 1 big change teams will have to make with new kickoff rules

The NFL has made some major changes to its kickoff format, and Bill Belichick says rosters could look a lot different next season because of it. Belichick was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday. The former New England Patriots …

XFL players line up for a kickoff

Video gives idea of what new NFL kickoffs will look like

NFL owners on Tuesday voted to approve a radical change to the kickoff play, and those who have watched XFL games already have an idea of what it will look like. Under the new kickoff rules, 10 players on the kicking team and at least 9 players on …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL owners approve radical new kickoff changes

Kickoffs in NFL games are going to look much, much different next season from what fans are accustomed to. NFL owners on Monday voted 29-3 in favor of a major rule change that will alter the kickoff play. The new format is based on the XFL model, …

JJ Watt looks on

JJ Watt has strong reaction to NFL banning hip-drop tackle

The NFL has officially made it even more difficult for defenders to tackle opponents legally, and one future Hall of Fame player is not happy about it. NFL owners on Monday voted unanimously to approve a rule that bans the so-called “hip-drop …

Roger Goodell in Europe for an NFL game

NFL officially bans 1 controversial play

The NFL has reached an official ruling on the controversial hip-drop tackle. NFL owners on Monday voted to approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A hip-drop tackle will now result in a 15-yard penalty …

Richard Sherman on the Amazon set

Richard Sherman has strong take on new NFL rule proposal

Longtime NFL defensive back Richard Sherman had a very strong reaction to one of the NFL’s new rules proposals on Wednesday. Sherman was sharply critical of the league’s attempt to ban the hip-drop tackle. Responding to a post by Dez …

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NFL officially proposes ban on 1 controversial tackle

The NFL’s competition committee has officially proposed a ban on one controversial tackle ahead of the 2024 season. The league on Wednesday released its proposal for a ban on so-called “hip-drop” tackles. The rule text defines a …

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