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Big Ten mulls ban on NFL alums from conference rosters
sports9 hours ago

Big Ten mulls ban on NFL alums from conference rosters

The Big Ten is reportedly ready to pass a rule barring anyone who has been on an NFL team from Big Ten rosters. Enforceability is unclear, as injunctions could allow players to return, and the move could raise antitrust questions. Supporters argue it funds restrictiveness of NFL-era players in college programs, while critics view it as performative leverage in broader efforts like the Protect College Sports Act to shape NCAA antitrust policy.

via NBC Sports|
#antitrust#big-ten#college-football
NBA tests bold 'one free throw' rule in Summer League
nba1 month ago

NBA tests bold 'one free throw' rule in Summer League

The NBA will try out a new 'one free throw' rule in the 2026 Summer League, condensing all free throws into a single shot worth 2, 1, or 3 points depending on the established foul. The change could advantage elite three-point shooters and put more pressure on weaker free-throw shooters, with the league also testing sensor-enabled basketball tech to improve officiating and game flow.

via SB Nation|
#free-throw#nba#rule-change
Browns pull five-year draft-pick trading proposal
sports4 months ago

Browns pull five-year draft-pick trading proposal

The Cleveland Browns withdrew their proposal to allow trading NFL draft picks up to five years in the future; the current limit of three years remains in effect. The idea aimed to improve roster flexibility but was viewed with doubt about passage at the Annual League Meeting. Teams can still propose the rule in the future. The Browns also reiterated they aren’t trading star defender Myles Garrett, with Berry saying Garrett will stay in Cleveland for now.

via NFL.com|
#annual-league-meeting#cleveland-browns#draft-picks
MLB to trial codified check-swing reviews in the minors with two-challenge limit
sports5 months ago

MLB to trial codified check-swing reviews in the minors with two-challenge limit

MLB will test a semi-codified Check-Swing Challenge in the minors, allowing two challenges per team on swing/no-swing or ball/strike calls and using a 45-degree bat-angle criterion; trials in the Florida State League and Arizona Fall League in 2025 reduced strikeouts by over 3% and increased balls in play, with the Pacific Coast League starting midseason while the International League won’t apply the check-swing to that call (though umpires will use the same criterion). The move aims to reduce umpire discretion on check-swings and could affect batting strategy and MLB play, prompting debate on downstream effects.

via Battery Power|
#check-swing#minor-leagues#mlb
NCAA mulls one-year trial: first targeting ejection won’t force a halftime ban in 2024-25
sports6 months ago

NCAA mulls one-year trial: first targeting ejection won’t force a halftime ban in 2024-25

The Division I Football Rules Subcommittee proposed a one-year trial that would allow a player disqualified for targeting for the first time in a season to play in the next game, regardless of whether the ejection occurred in the first or second half. The existing rule would still apply to a second targeting offense. FBS and FCS Oversight Committees must approve; the FBS panel meets March 19 and the FCS on March 23. Conferences would also be allowed to appeal second-targeting calls for possible overturns via video review. The change aims to balance safety with an appropriate penalty structure, with ongoing monitoring.

via On3|
#college-football#ncaa#penalties
NFL weighs live non-football penalties via replay official, sparking backlash
nfl6 months ago

NFL weighs live non-football penalties via replay official, sparking backlash

The NFL is considering expanding the replay official’s role to flag missed non-football penalties during games, potentially allowing penalties to be assessed in real time. The plan, discussed by Troy Vincent, would create a new, subjective layer outside on-field action and raise questions about game integrity and whether such calls should have final say. Critics warn it could distort pivotal moments, like late playoff drives, and echo earlier, messy expansions of replay. The piece labels the idea a “legendarily bad” proposal and notes the ongoing tension between officiating accuracy and simplicity in the game.

via SB Nation|
#controversy#nfl#officiating
NFL weighs replay flags for unpenalized off-field acts
sports6 months ago

NFL weighs replay flags for unpenalized off-field acts

The NFL Competition Committee is weighing a rule change that would let replay officials flag non-football acts that went unpenalized on the field, potentially allowing postplay penalties for incidents like the Diggs/Jobe and Hall/Dotson plays; if approved, it could lead to broader questions about penalizing missed calls and would require careful narrowing of the language.

via NBC Sports|
#nfl#officiating#penalties
NFL scrutinizes 'tush push' after controversial plays and calls
sports11 months ago

NFL scrutinizes 'tush push' after controversial plays and calls

NFL players and officials are divided over the controversial 'tush push' play, with some players like Landon Dickerson suggesting the league should eliminate it if they dislike it, while the Eagles continue to run it despite ongoing debates and potential rule changes. The league is considering banning the play, but any decision is likely to come after the season.

via NBC Sports|
#eagles#landon-dickerson#nfl
SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Earnings Reports Amid Political Debate
business11 months ago

SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Earnings Reports Amid Political Debate

The SEC plans to propose a rule change to allow companies to switch from quarterly to semiannual earnings reports, following President Trump's suggestion, with the decision left to market forces and company discretion. The move aims to promote longer-term focus, aligning with practices of foreign private issuers, but faces debate over transparency and investor protection.

via CNBC|
#business#quarterly-earnings#rule-change