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Roger Goodell at the podium

NFL to discuss major tackling rule change

The NFL has been considering a notable rule change for the 2023 season, and the idea will be discussed further at the league’s owners meetings in Phoenix next week. On a conference call Friday, NFL executive vice president of football …

Braves pitch clock

Video: New MLB rule costs Braves in first spring training game

Major League Baseball is serious about its new game clock, and the Atlanta Braves found that out the hard way on Saturday. The Braves were facing the Boston Red Sox in their spring training opener Saturday, and a ninth-inning rally tied the game at …

Sean Payton looks ahead

Sean Payton says he will run 1 play all the time if NFL does not ban it

The NFL is considering a rule change that could greatly impact the quarterback sneak play, and Sean Payton says he plans to take full advantage if the league does nothing. FOX rules analyst Dean Blandino on Thursday told Paul Domowitch of The 33rd …

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in pads

Report: NFL could change rule that helped Jalen Hurts immensely

The NFL could consider a rule change to take away one move that did wonders for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022. The league’s competition committee is expected to consider changes to rules that allow ball carriers to be pushed …

Roger Goodell in Europe for an NFL game

NFL considering interesting rule change

NFL teams seemed to be a bit more deliberate with their head coach searches this offseason than in past years, and the league may try to make that the norm going forward. Tony Dungy said years ago that he believes the NFL should create a rule where …

Tony Pollard injury

Report: Tony Pollard injury could lead NFL to consider rule change

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard’s playoff injury may prompt the NFL to evaluate one type of tackle this offseason. The league’s competition committee plans to look at the “mechanics of the tackle” that led to …

Roger Goodell at the podium

Will 1 huge NFL playoff change become permanent?

The AFC Championship Game could potentially be held at a neutral site this year. That idea was birthed from extreme circumstances surrounding the cancellation of the Week 17 game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, but is it possible …

MLB logo on a wall

MLB approves drastic rule changes for 2023 season

Major League Baseball is implementing several rule changes that will significantly impact the way the game is played beginning in 2023. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that MLB’s competition committee voted on Friday to implement several new …

Roger Goodell at the podium

NFL to see significant increase in 1 penalty for 2022?

Each offseason, the NFL asks its on-field officials to pay closer attention to certain rules and enforce them accordingly. One of the penalties they are looking at this year is illegal contact, and history says we could see a lot more flags thrown …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

NFL makes notable rule tweak for 2022 season

The NFL implemented a rule in 2018 that prohibited players from lowering their helmet to initiate contact with an opponent, and the wording of that rule has been changed a bit ahead of the upcoming season. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk noticed …

Adam Silver speaking

Adam Silver endorses notable NBA rule change proposal

One proposed NBA rule change that would have significant ramifications has the backing of commissioner Adam Silver. On Tuesday, Silver endorsed lowering the NBA Draft age limit from 19 to 18. The commissioner said changing the limit is “the …

MLB logo on a wall

MLB considering significant rule change

Major League Baseball has been exploring a number of ways to improve the game, and a new rule that is being tested out in the minors could eventually lead to one of the most significant changes we have seen in years. Beginning on July 22, the …

NFL field logo

NFL coach offers prediction about new playoff OT rules

The overtime format for NFL playoff games will once again change next season, and the new rules will have a significant impact on strategy. One coach believes the new format will encourage more 2-point conversion attempts. NFL owners on Tuesday …

Super Bowl coin toss

NFL owners approve of major OT rule change for playoffs

NFL owners on Tuesday approved a significant change to the league’s overtime format for the postseason. The Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles recently submitted a joint proposal to the NFL that called for each team to be guaranteed a …

Roger Goodell at a press conference

Report: 1 new NFL overtime proposal is gaining traction

While there appears to be some openness to discussing changes to NFL overtime rules, the decision on what format to adopt may prove divisive. Two proposals had already been tabled, but a third option is reportedly gaining momentum in the late stages …

Mike Tomlin smiles during a game

2 prominent NFL coaches opposed to OT rule change

The NFL’s overtime rules have once again been a major topic of debate this offseason, and two of the league’s longest-tenured coaches do not think any change is needed. Two proposed changes to the overtime format are currently under …

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