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How ‘The Jordan Rules’ inspired template for Raiders’ ‘Mahomes Rules’

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“The Jordan Rules’ Influence on Raiders’ Creation of ‘Mahomes Rules” Isiah Thomas had a badly injured ankle during the 1988 NBA Finals and was helped by Mike Ornstein, an NFL fixer connected to the Raiders. Thomas and his Detroit Pistons team adopted a tough, combative style similar to the Raiders. Now, Las Vegas Raiders coach … Read more

Bill Belichick’s possible Hall of Fame induction could be accelerated by new rules

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New rules may accelerate Bill Belichick’s path to the Hall of Fame Bill Belichick may be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 due to new rules reducing the waiting period for coaches. The changes also include splitting the coach and contributor categories, adding screening committees, and requiring between … Read more

Kickoff rules confuse refs, result in safety for Jags

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Refs confused by kickoff rules, leading to safety for Jags Michael DiRocco, an NFL reporter for ESPN, covers the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a recent game against the Kansas City Chiefs, there was confusion surrounding a kickoff that was initially ruled a touchback but overturned to be a safety after a lengthy discussion. Jaguars head coach … Read more