Opinion | The NFL’s New Kickoff Rule Is Terrible

There is no English noun that adequately expresses what millions of fans experience on the eve of the pro football season. Only something like the ancient Greek concept of ataraxia – which literally means no disturbance or disturbance but rather a kind of sublime contentment – begins to approach our unique sense of detachment from… Continue reading Opinion | The NFL’s New Kickoff Rule Is Terrible

Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes

The Champions Hockey League is a season-long tournament involving Europe’s elite teams. The CHL has introduced some interesting rule changes: • Minor penalties serve the full two minutes, even if a power-play goal is scored. • If a goal is scored during a delayed penalty, the penalty is still served. • If a team scores… Continue reading Mark Madden’s Hot Take: The NHL would be wise to adopt the CHL’s rule changes