Five teams start a lineman drafted this spring at left tackle. History says the adjustment shows up not in sacks allowed but in how early a play breaks down.
16 hours agoNew restrictions on teams above the second apron have removed the mechanisms that made large deals possible. Executives say the market will not clear until someone proves what is still allowed.
2 days agoA larger field delivered closer margins and higher ratings. It also pushed the championship deep into January and added two games for players already at the limit of a compressed season.
Aug 21Average game time has settled at two hours 38 minutes. The less discussed effect is on pitcher usage, where the shortened recovery between pitches has changed how long starters last.
Aug 20Six clubs sold out every home game this season. Four of them play in arenas they do not control, and the dates they want belong to someone else.
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