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Roger Goodell

Major change coming to NFL replay system in 2021?

The NFL is always looking for ways to improve the efficiency of its replay system, and another major change could be implemented for the 2021 season. Peter King of NBC Sports reported in his weekly column on Monday that NFL owners will vote later …

Roger Goodell

NFL entertaining interesting overtime rule change?

NFL teams have proposed a number of changes to the league’s overtime format over the past several years, and one of the latest has fans buzzing in a big way. Mike Florio of Pro Football talk reported this week that the Baltimore Ravens have …

Rob Manfred

MLB making change to extra innings rules to avoid marathon games in 2020

Major League Baseball is hoping to avoid extremely long games in its abbreviated 60-game season, and that is why a new rule is being temporarily implemented for games that go into extra innings. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that MLB will adopt …

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NFL owners table proposal for 4th-and-15 onside kick alternative

NFL owners were scheduled to vote this week on a proposal that could have provided an exciting alternative to the onside kick, but the rule is not going to be implemented this season. The onside kick alternative would allow teams to attempt to keep …

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NFL could implement entertaining alternative to on-side kick

NFL teams are in the process of reviewing potential rule changes for the 2020 season, and one of them that is said to be gaining momentum is an alternative to the on-side kick. As Tom Pelissero of NFL Network notes, the alternative would give teams …

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NFL officially doing away with pass interference replay review

The NFL’s decision to make pass interference reviewable last season did not have much of a positive impact on the game, which is why it is not surprising that the concept is being scrapped going forward. Rich McKay, the chairman of the NFL’s …

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Report: NFL teams ‘strongly against’ keeping pass interference reviewable

The NFL’s decision to make pass interference reviewable last season did not have much of a positive impact on the game, and it should surprise no one that the league may scrap the experiment in 2020. NFL teams are strongly opposed to renewing …

NFL could make changes to coin toss after Dak Prescott confusion

Dak Prescott nearly made a costly mistake during the opening coin toss of last week’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, but the NFL did the right thing by stepping in to remedy the situation. Now, the league may take steps to prevent anything …

Report: New umpire labor deal opens door for computerized strike zone

Robot umpires could be coming to Major League Baseball within the next five years as part of the new labor deal between MLB and the umpires’ union. MLB and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association agreed to a new five-year labor deal …

Watch: Lions OL called for controversial new blindside block penalty

One of the NFL’s new rules was on display Saturday night when Detroit Lions offensive lineman Oday Aboushi was called for a blindside block, and the penalty is sure to create some controversy if its called during the regular season. Owners …

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NFL teams reportedly working to weaponize pass interference

In the NFL, teams are always on the lookout for any competitive edge they can find. So it’s no surprise that they’re already looking to exploit the league’s new pass interference rules for all they’re worth. With the NFL …

Rams Saints pass interference

NFL approves replay of pass interference for 2019 season only

The NFL has officially made pass interference calls and no-calls reviewable, but the 2019 season will essentially be a trial run for the new changes. On Thursday, the NFL Competition Committee announced that the rule approved in March for review of …

Roger Goodell

NFL overtime format could change for playoffs in future

The NFL could eventually make changes to its overtime rules to guarantee both teams an opportunity to possess the ball, but the format will remain the same for at least the 2019 season. On Wednesday, NFL owners did not vote through a proposal from …

Adam Silver

NBA reportedly considering adding coach’s challenges

The NBA is the only one of the four major sports leagues in America to not have some sort of coach’s challenge system in place, but that could apparently change in the near future. ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports that the topic of coach’s …

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MLBPA did not support three-batter minimum rule

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to numerous changes that will take effect this season or next, but it sounds like the union was very reluctant on at least one of the new rules. One major change that will be implemented …

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MLB testing robotic umpires, shift ban in Atlantic League games

Major League Baseball has been examining a number of ways to improve a league that has been decreasing in popularity in recent years, and some of those radical ideas will be tested in the independent Atlantic League this year. MLB announced on Friday …

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