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Story summary
- Major League Baseball (MLB) implemented rule changes to shorten games and curb dull moments, including limits on timeouts and pitching changes.
- The National Basketball Association (NBA) faces flow problems from intentional fouling and has tested the Elam Ending in All-Star Games, not adopted for regular games.
- Critics say end-of-game play is tedious, with frequent free throws, as shown in the Spurs-Thunder finale, prompting calls for a smoother experience.
