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NFL Adopts Comprehensive 2026 Rulebook, ByLaws and Negotiation Reforms
sports10 days ago

NFL Adopts Comprehensive 2026 Rulebook, ByLaws and Negotiation Reforms

At the Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, NFL clubs approved 2026 changes spanning playing rules (onside kicks can be declared any time, kickoff alignment tweaks, and measures to curb kicking out of bounds), a provision allowing league personnel to consult with on-field officials for disqualifications and a one-year window to correct clear errors during officiating work stoppages; bylaws updates adjust roster-reduction procedures for international games, designate Labor Day weekend as business days for notices, and permit a 21‑day practice window for Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform players after the second regular-season game; and a Pittsburgh-backed resolution makes permanent the two-day negotiation period with up to five prospective unrestricted free agents and allows travel arrangements with such players upon terms.

via NFL.com|
#2026#league-meeting#nfl
Riftbound Unleashed Patch Overhauls XP, Ambush, and Turn Flow
gaming11 days ago

Riftbound Unleashed Patch Overhauls XP, Ambush, and Turn Flow

Riftbound’s Unleashed patch updates the core rules to support the new expansion, introducing XP as a resource with Hunt and Level keywords, new symbols and dependent keywords, Ambush and conditional actions/reactions, extensive combat/showdown and won conditions clarifications, HOT FEPR overhaul, end-of-turn terminology changes, replacement and copy rules, responsibility and linking concepts, and further rule enhancements to improve readability and future templating; the update is designed to make Unleashed cards function smoothly (with China release on April 8) and set the stage for future rule changes that prioritise clarity and intuitive play.

via Riftbound|
#card-game#gaming#patch-notes
Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut
sports16 days ago

Team USA Dominates NFL Stars in Flag Football Ahead of Olympic Debut

Team USA trounced a roster of NFL stars in three flag football games at LA’s BMO Stadium as a lead-up to the 2028 Olympics, with Darrell Doucette MVP and each Team USA player earning $100,000. The NFL players struggled to adapt to IFAF rules and flag-pulling, discovering flag football is a different game from tackle football. While Brady suggested potential rule tweaks and future Olympic rosters were discussed, many pros acknowledged the learning curve and questioned how a flag-football Olympic path would fit with NFL commitments.

via The New York Times|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics-2028
NFL Signals Cautious Rule Path for 2026: Replay Tweaks, Tush Push and Safety in Focus
sports1 month ago

NFL Signals Cautious Rule Path for 2026: Replay Tweaks, Tush Push and Safety in Focus

The NFL competition committee expects few major rule changes for 2026, with discussions this week centering on the Tush Push, catch rules, replay regulations, special teams safety, and disqualifications. The push to ban the Tush Push failed last offseason (22 votes of 24 needed). Talks also cover aligning live action with frame-by-frame replay, potential use of replay to flag missed calls, and whether to explore alternatives to onside kicks such as a fourth-and-15. A Monday meeting will review replay procedures and any broader updates.

via Bleacher Report|
#nfl#replay#rules
Olympic Curling Feud Highlights the Spirit Over Tiny Calls
culture1 month ago

Olympic Curling Feud Highlights the Spirit Over Tiny Calls

A WIRED opinion argues that the Canada–Sweden curling clash at the Winter Olympics reveals more about curling’s etiquette than any single infraction: while Kennedy may have touched the stone, the real issue is how opponents violated the sport’s 'spirit of curling'—discipline, self-policing, and fair play—through trash talk and disputable calls, underscoring that honor should trump winning in this ancient game.

via WIRED|
#controversy#culture#curling
Curling at a Crossroads as Olympic Cheating Sparks Oversight Surge
sports1 month ago

Curling at a Crossroads as Olympic Cheating Sparks Oversight Surge

At Milan-Cortina, Canadian curlers faced accusations of double-touching stones during release, triggering new official monitoring at the hog line and prompting talk of video review in a sport traditionally governed by players’ self-policing. With hog-line sensors and a forthcoming six-team Rock League, the incident signals a shift from trust-based etiquette to increased oversight, potentially reshaping curling culture from the grassroots to the Olympic stage.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cheating#curling#governance
Texans-Steelers kickoff tests the NFL’s new touchback rule in rare fashion
sports2 months ago

Texans-Steelers kickoff tests the NFL’s new touchback rule in rare fashion

The opening kickoff of Texans vs. Steelers produced a rare touchback to the 20-yard line after Steelers returner Jaylen Warren touched the ball in the landing zone before it crossed the goal line; possession wasn’t considered complete until he had two feet in the end zone, illustrating how the landing-zone rule can yield a touchback rather than a safety and how ball contact with a player, not just the ground, affects spot.

via NBC Sports|
#football#kickoff#nfl
Randy Brown's Fight Night Outlook and Weigh-In Highlights
sports5 months ago

Randy Brown's Fight Night Outlook and Weigh-In Highlights

Randy Brown discusses the issue of eye pokes in UFC, arguing that automatic point deductions may not be the best solution due to the unintentional nature of most eye pokes and the sport's physical demands. He suggests alternative measures like warnings or rule adjustments, emphasizing that most fighters do not intentionally poke eyes. Brown also compares eye pokes to cage grabbing, which he considers potentially more problematic.

via MMA Fighting|
#brown#eye-pokes#point-deductions