The Danielle Smith government made it easier last spring for an independence petition to succeed. Then they removed more hurdles this month.

Update pertains to Big Island game bird and game mammal hunting.

Cowboys captain Tom Dearden frustrated by expanded set restart zone in 2026 NRL season; 35% surge in stoppages disrupts game flow.

North Queensland coach Todd Payten bristles at expanded 2026 set restart rule after Cowboys lose to Tigers at Leichhardt Oval in second consecutive defeat.

The gang is back to talk about yet another walk off field goal loss. We set up the home game against the Melonheads which also means another tailgate! And possibly discuss some upcoming rule changes.....

Proposals approved Thursday would make it easier for NC elections officials to throw out mail-in ballots by people who claimed an excuse for not having voter ID.

Contrary to the reputation of where I work, I really do try to avoid blogging completely unsubstantiated rumors. I mean, I did do it yesterday with something I literally heard over the phone. But that...

The Premier League's 2026/27 rule changes target time-wasting and improve match flow, giving officials clearer tools for controversial incidents. Here's what fans need to know.

Premier League returns without hydration breaks. Full TV schedule, key fixtures, and rule changes for the 2025/26 season. Find out how to watch every match.

Five hamstring injuries in 24 hours raise questions about whether AFL's faster 2026 rules are putting player safety at risk

NRL restricts trainer access to slow tactical messaging and protect fatigue-based competition integrity in 2026

Brisbane's defending champions have conceded 66 points in two games—the worst defensive start in premiership defence history. The NRL's expanded six-again rule is reshaping the game.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a series of significant rule changes that will take effect starting with the 2026–27 football season and will also be implemented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins June 11 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. According to FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina, the updates are designed to address discrimination, reduce time-wasting, increase match tempo, and improve the overall experience for both players and fans. Among the most notable changes, players who cover their mouths during confrontational situations to potentially make discriminatory remarks will now face a red card. However, casual or friendly conversations will not be penalized. New disciplinary measures also target unsporting behavior such as players or team officials leaving the field in protest, which will now result in red cards, and matches abandoned due to protests will be forfeited. To speed up play, referees will introduce a five-second visual countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks. Failure to restart play in time will result in possession being awarded to the opposing team. Substitution procedures have also been tightened, requiring players to exit within 10 seconds or face delays in re-entering the match. Medical and injury protocols have been updated as well. Players treated on the field by medical staff must leave the pitch for one minute after play resumes, with certain exceptions for serious injuries or goalkeepers. Additionally, VAR will have expanded authority, including reviewing incorrect corner kicks, mistaken identity in disciplinary actions, and fouls occurring before play restarts. Hydration breaks of three minutes will be implemented in each half, typically around the 22-minute mark, with some flexibility for referees. These reforms mark one of the most extensive updates to the Laws of the Game in recent years.