Martin Biron, the Rangers’ 6-3 backup goalie, said that under the new rule, he was allowed a 37 ½-inch pad but would stick with the 37-inch pads he had worn throughout his 12-year N.H.L. career.

New NFL rule will require thigh and knee pads, and some Cleveland Browns are among the players who don't like it Updated: Jun. 14, 2013, 5:00 p.m. | Published: Jun. 14, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

The NFL has adopted a rule change for this season, mandating that all players except kickers and punters wear knee and thigh pads in games. Now that the league has implemented the rule, players are… ...

NEW RULE: The requirement to wear leg and thigh pads for all players. What the rule changes: It will require all players to wear pads on the legs and thighs. Why the change was made: ...