Sports fights fatigue

Across the board, decision-makers in sports are exploring changes to how their games are played and presented. The reasons vary, but a common denominator is to make the competition more compelling for fans at the game and those watching on a growing number of platforms. We look at changes introduced or proposed, and ask influential figures in sports business what they would like to see next.

Football: Changing pace

Tennis: Advantage technology

Baseball: Pace of play

Golf: Format adjustment

Basketball: Testing change

Hockey: Technology power play

Media: Connecting to the next generation

Rich Luker: How sports can improve standing with fans

Research: How fans watch sports

Timeline: Charting the course of change in rules, presentation

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