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# rule change
Fifa reduces encroachment punishment after World Cup controversy
The rule change comes ahead of the knockout stages in France.
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Wimbledon introduce final set tie-breaks following longest-ever semi-final
Kevin Anderson and John Isner played for over six-and-a-half hours this summer.
# Drug Testing
There will be blood... testing: PGA Tour to change anti-doping rules
To date, the PGA Tour has not implemented blood testing which can pick up HGH, unlike urine testing.
# Stay on your feet
Premier League brings in two-match bans for players who con referee by diving
The FA has confirmed a rule change that will see a three-man panel review video footage of simulation that hasn’t been spotted by match officials.
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Change in SF disciplinary rules to give clear framework of what to do when rules are broken
The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis takes place in Dublin this year at the Convention Centre.
# Over the Counter
'I am nearly 60, but I still need to work': New rules could see pharmacy assistants made redundant
A pharmacy assistant is qualified to provide cover and dispense medications when a pharmacist is not on the premises.
# Going for it
The NFL will vote on a rule change next week to make games more exciting
How teams approach their extra-point attempt could be about to change dramatically.
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The World Players' Union has voted in favour of a fourth substitution
FIFPro Secretary General Theo van Seggelen says the response to the survey is ‘overwhelming’.
# rule change
Here's Kilkenny player TJ Reid's solution to hurling's penalty dilemma
The advantage is firmly with the attacker now.
# rule change
The first penalty under the new rules was scored by one of Dublin's brightest young hurlers
Does Paul Winters’ goal in the Dubs Stars challenge signal that scoring from penalties has gotten easier?
# rule change
You won't be hearing the 'yes, nine' call in this weekend's Heineken Cup
The IRB has made a greatly welcome alteration to the scrum-related protocol.
# moving the goalposts
5 sporting rule changes that crashed and burned
One organisation close to us all is a regular culprit.
# rule change
Belly up? Decision on controversial putters to be delivered today
Keegan Bradley, Ernie Els and Adam Scott have the consolation champagne on ice.