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"It's the most significant rules change in the modern era, certainly the biggest this generation of professional players are going to see," said PGA Tour rules official Steve Rintoul, who was on the committee that wrote the rules. "This was a complete overhaul to make the rules easier to understand, eliminate silly penalties and be more player friendly." Some rules have been revamped for recreational golfers but will stay the same at the elite level.

Former NFL ref Ed Hochuli saw far too many vicious hits during his career.

A defunct Dallas nightclub and former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will share responsibility for a $25 million award in the death of his teammate and best friend, Jerry Brown, six years ago. Brown, 25, was killed Dec. 8, 2012, in Irving, Texas, when the Mercedes-Benz that Brent was driving flipped over. Brent was driving 110 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone at the time of the accident.