Tag: Sports officiating
African Cup qualifier canceled over disputed COVID-19 tests
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Benin refused to play a decisive African Cup of Nations qualifying game in Sierra Leone on Tuesday after disputing...
Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked
Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Ireland was left in shock.
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Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas
Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons.
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Working as COVID nurse changes Brazilian referee’s outlook
SAO PAULO — When the coronavirus pandemic forced Brazilian soccer to take a break, referee Igor Benevenuto faced an uncertain future with less income....
Mark Baltz honored for 25-year career by NFL Referees group
WASHINGTON — The National Football League Referees Association has named Mark Baltz its 2021 Annual Honoree for his 25-year career as an official and...
Crosby, Wilson hope for ‘some clarity’ from NHL on hits
Sidney Crosby and Tom Wilson have found something they agree on after years spent battling on opposite sides of the Penguins-Capitals rivalry.
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Randle scores 37, Knicks rout Wizards 131-113
NEW YORK — Julius Randle scored 37 points to spark the New York Knicks to a 131-113 rout of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday...
Referee caught on hot mic wanting to call penalty on Preds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A referee wearing a microphone for the Detroit-Nashville game Tuesday night was heard over the TV broadcast saying he wanted to...
Raptors’ Nurse fined $50,000 for mask-throwing, profanity
TAMPA, Fla. — The NBA has fined Toronto coach Nick Nurse $50,000 for throwing his facemask behind the scorer’s table and toward the stands,...
Automated strike zone coming to minors but a while from MLB
NEW YORK — If a minor league player says an umpire is acting like a robot this year, he might be right.
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