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Mouthwatering Southern BBQ
Don’t Let the Big Rig Win Page 3
Strange Items Banned in Sports Page 4
THEY CAN’T WHAT? 5 Strange Things That Are Banned in the World of Professional Sports
In the world of sports, just like in life, players have rules and regulations they must abide by, or they’re out! But just because they’re enforced doesn’t mean some rules make complete sense. Check out these five strange
media, some may view this as harsh, and others as appropriate, but either way, it may help reduce some fines from unruly posts!
THE NFL NO BALL SPINNING RULE In the NFL, football spinning as a celebratory action is banned. If a player does spin the football, they will be penalized. In previous seasons, players would spin or twirl the ball in the end zone — but, some took offense to it. THE FIFA STAY COVERED RULE In 2003, it was ruled that all FIFA players must keep their shirts on and no celebratory stripping was allowed. This had to do, in part, with the act appearing offensive to some, but even more so, advertisers were upset that their logos were not displayed on the shirtless athletes’ bodies. It makes sense, but only a little bit! THE NBA NO LOGOS RULE In the NBA, players can only display logos on their basketball shoes. According to item 5 of Section H in their handbook, the only area where they are able to show logos on their bodies, or as part of the uniform, is on their shoes.
rules that ban seemingly normal activities in the world of sports, some without any explanation at all!
THE NHL TUCK RULE Having been in effect since 2013, Rule 9.5 governs uniforms and how they must be worn in the
NHL. All protective equipment, except gloves, headgear, and goaltenders’ leg guards, must be worn under the uniform. The rule states that “players are not permitted to tuck their jersey into their pants in such a manner where the top padding of the pant … is exposed outside the jersey.”
Go figure! If players tuck their jerseys in, they’ll receive a penalty.
THE NBA SOCIAL MEDIA RULE Players in the NBA cannot use social media platforms during the game and 45 minutes before and after their games. In a world driven by social
No branded socks or sweatbands, and definitely no haircuts styled into a logo!
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