NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2013 - The WNBA Board of Governors approved six rules changes for the upcoming 2014 season, the league announced today.
Instant replay may now be used during the last minute of the game or any point during an overtime period:
Instant replay may now also be used at any point within a game:
Additional rules modifications:
Each of these rules was recommended by the WNBA's Competition Committee at its meeting on Dec. 4.
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