Top 10 Rule Changes That Helped Shape Modern Sports

    Mickey McGuireCorrespondent IAugust 2, 2010

    Top 10 Rule Changes That Helped Shape Modern Sports

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    #10 NBA Adjusts Defensive Rules

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    #9 American League (MLB) Adds the Designated Hitter

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    #8 NFL Takes a Look at Instant Replay

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    #7 NHL Introduces the Shootout

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    #6 The Inception of the 3-Point Field Goal in Basketball

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    #5 Major League Baseball's Wildcard Playoff Format

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    #4 The NCAA's Expansion of Basketball Tournament From 32 to 64

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    #3 Formation of the BCS in College Football

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    #2 The Forward Pass Becomes Legal in American Football

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    #1 Major League Baseball Bans Steroids and Amphetimines

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