Tag: Sports officiating
Ump Hernández loses race discrimination lawsuit against MLB
NEW YORK — Umpire Ángel Hernández lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination.
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Zion scores 28, Pelicans beat Boston 115-109
BOSTON — Zion Williamson scored 28 points and the New Orleans Pelicans held on after blowing most of a 17-point, fourth-quarter lead to beat...
Rebecca Welch first woman to referee in English men’s league
LONDON — An English men's professional league game will have a female referee for the first time when Rebecca Welch takes charge of the...
Referee collapses, stretchered off in African Cup qualifier
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — The referee in an African Cup of Nations qualifier collapsed and was stretchered off the field on Tuesday, resulting in...
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...
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...