GAA Introduces New Playing Rules for 2025

In 2024, significant developments in the GAA included the approval of new playing rules by Jim Gavin's Football Review Committee, set to debut in the Allianz Football League on January 25, 2025. The rules, which did not include the controversial four-point goal, sparked debates among managers, notably Kieran McGeeney, who argued against the need for changes. In Chhattisgarh, notable events included the death of revered monk Acharya Vidya Sagar Maharaj, a devastating fire at a CSPDCL warehouse causing over Rs 100 crore in losses, and violent protests involving the Satnami Community. Meanwhile, the legal landscape for college athletes shifted as Dartmouth basketball players were classified as employees under the NLRA, prompting unionization efforts amidst ongoing NCAA challenges. The election of Donald Trump as president is expected to influence future labor relations for college athletes, particularly regarding their employment status and union rights. Additionally, golf tournaments faced various rules controversies, with officials resolving complex situations, such as the case involving Shane Lowry and the handling of provisional balls during play.