# data[].attributes.body
Over time shoulders pads got better and protected players better. This allows the players to be more protected from hits.

# data[].attributes.body
In the 1920's helmets were beginning to be widely used in football. The helmets were made of leather and weren't to effective, but over time helmets became more protective and had more padding. The helmets helped protect the head form any serous injuries.

# data[].attributes.body
When cleats were introduced they gave players better traction on a soft or slippery surface. This impacted the sport because players were able to get around better.

# data[].attributes.body
In the MLB they state that tthe bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 2.61 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length. The bat shall be one piece of solid wood. They banned most maple bats because of they would break often. This impacted the sport because it used more durable bats.

# data[].attributes.body
In December 1970, the MLB enforced strictly mandatory use of the batting helmet for all batters. This impacted the sport because it gave safety to the players that the baseball won't hit their heads.

# data[].attributes.body
The MLB implemented baseball gloves to catch baseballs. This made catching baseballs more easy than without them.

# data[].attributes.body
In the NBA they changed how strong the backboards were because for example Shaq broke two backboards since then they changed it to make them not shatter or break. This impacted the sport because it prevented any backboard shattering

# data[].attributes.body
The NBA changed the game ball because players like Steve Nash said that there were tearing his fingers. So David Stern changed the game ball into a better one. This impacted the NBA because the ball did not cause damage to players hands.

# data[].attributes.headline
The NBA implemented the 3 point line in the 1979-1980 season. This made the game more competitive

# data[].attributes.subject
The NBA implemented the 3 point line in the 1979-1980 season. This made the game more competitive

# data[].attributes.body
Shin guards help protect your shins. This impacted MLS because a pad is a piece of equipment worn on the front of a player's shin to protect them from injury.

# data[].attributes.body
The start of the 1979-1980 season, NHL passed a rule that anyone who came into the NHL had to wear a helmet. This impacted the game because it protected the players heads.

# data[].attributes.body
Soccer gloves helped get a better grip on the soccer ball. This impacted MLS because it helped goal keepers block goals.

# data[].attributes.body
Cleats provided traction and stability on most natural grass and or outdoor soccer fields.The cleats helped players move around better

# data[].attributes.body
The NHL changed the way that hockey sticks were made they changed it from wood into fiberglass. This made hockey sticks more durable.

# data[].attributes.body
The 2005–06 season, the NHL will ends exhibition and regular season games still tied after a five minute length, three skaters per side overtime period the 2015-16 NHL season with a shootout. The NHL format is a three-round shootout with tiebreaker rounds as needed. This allowed there to be a winner.