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sports11 days ago•4 min saved

Gattuso urges discipline as Italy eye World Cup bid in Bosnia clash

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso says the squad is in a positive mood ahead of the World Cup playoff final with Bosnia and Herzegovina but warns that Bosnia commit many fouls and urges players not to react to the referee’s decisions. He stressed the opening minutes will be crucial and that the team must stay composed. The 23-man squad was named, with Cambiaso recalled after being dropped for the semifinal and Giorgio Scalvini left out.

via Football Italia|

#bosnia-herzegovina #gattuso #italy

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Barber targets no-ref for Grasso rematch at UFC Seattle

Maycee Barber says she will personally request that referee Mark Smith not officiate her UFC Seattle rematch with Alexa Grasso, citing a controversial 2021 stoppage; Barber is 7-0 in the UFC since that loss, while Grasso enters the bout trying to rebound from two straight decisions, and the rematch serves as the co-main event.

via MMA Fighting|

#alexa-grasso #mark-smith #maycee-barber

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Doncic hit with $50K fine for gesture toward referee

The NBA fined Luka Doncic $50,000 for a gesture directed at an official during the March 8, 2026 game against the New York Knicks; the sanction was announced on March 10, 2026.

via AP News|

#fine #knicks #luka-doncic

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Referee knocked out as wild Sun Belt women's basketball brawl erupts

During a Sun Belt Conference women’s tournament game between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina, a physical altercation broke out, a referee was knocked to the floor, and eight players were ejected; the injured official’s status was not immediately clear.

via New York Post|

#brawl #ejections #referee

sports2 months ago•0 min saved

Controversial stoppage-time penalty sparks Senegal walk-off in Afcon final

Senegal walked off the pitch after a stoppage-time penalty was awarded to hosts Morocco for a foul on Brahim Diaz in the Afcon final; goalkeeper Edouard Mendy briefly left the field before captain Sadio Mane urged his teammates to finish, while pundits including Efan Ekoku criticized the reaction as a poor look.

via BBC|

#afcon #morocco #penalty

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw Suspended One Game for Conduct

NFL suspended Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw for one game without pay due to unsportsmanlike conduct after the game, where he verbally threatened referee Brad Allen, violating league rules against abusive language and gestures.

via NBC Sports|

#dre-greenlaw #nfl #referee

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Lions' Dan Campbell Addresses Controversies and Referee Calls

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell disputed the referee's account of a controversial illegal motion call during a trick play against the Kansas City Chiefs, raising questions about whether league officials consulted New York officials for a play that was not reviewable under NFL rules.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#lions #nfl-rules #officiating

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Packers vs. Cardinals: Key Matchup Preview and Predictions

Rookie referee Alex Moore, known for being the strictest in the NFL this season, will officiate the Packers vs. Cardinals game, with his crew leading in penalties called, which could impact the game, especially with key players like Micah Parsons potentially affected.

via Acme Packing Company|

#cardinals #nfl #packers

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

ACC referee resigns over controversial replay review in Syracuse-UConn game

Veteran ACC football official Gary Patterson resigned after disputes over the league's handling of a replay review during the Syracuse-UConn game, which he believed was improperly influenced by the league's command center, leading to controversy and his departure.

via Syracuse.com|

#acc #football #referee

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

SummerSlam 2025: Referee, Predictions, and Main Event Highlights

The referee for the main event between CM Punk and GUNTHER at WWE SummerSlam 2025 has been revealed as Rod Zapata, who previously officiated Punk's WrestleMania 41 match. The event features several matches with different referees assigned, including Chad Patton for the opening match. The article provides details on the match lineup and referee assignments for the event.

via WrestleTalk|

#cm-punk #gunther #referee

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Derrick Lewis's Quick Knockout Sparks Debate and Celebrations at UFC Nashville

Referee Jason Herzog reflected on his controversial stoppage in the UFC Nashville main event, where Derrick Lewis quickly KO'ed Tallison Teixeira. Herzog considered the stoppage a little early after discussing with veteran referee John McCarthy, who noted Herzog's concern about Teixeira's health and the possibility of a cage grab foul. The fight's ending remains debated, highlighting the challenges referees face in ensuring fighter safety while maintaining fairness.

via Bloody Elbow|

#controversy #derrick-lewis #referee

sports9 months ago•1 min saved

Rick Carlisle Defends Referee Scott Foster Amid NBA Finals Criticism

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle defends NBA referee Scott Foster amid criticism, praising his performance in the playoffs despite Foster's poor reputation and recent controversial calls in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

via Sports Illustrated|

#nba #officiating #referee

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Utah AD Fined $40K for Criticizing Refs After BYU Loss

Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan was fined $40,000 after criticizing a holding penalty that he claimed cost Utah the game against BYU, which they lost 22-21. Former NFL referee and current rules analyst Terry McAulay defended the call, labeling it an "obvious foul" and criticized Harlan's comments as "despicable." The incident has sparked debate among fans, with McAulay's expert opinion supporting the referees' decision.

via Vanquish The Foe|

#byu #nfl #penalty

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Bengals vs. Ravens: Flag-Happy Crew and Key Matchup Insights for TNF

Clete Blakeman, a veteran NFL referee, will officiate the Thursday night game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens. This marks his first time refereeing either team this season and his fourth Bengals-Ravens matchup. Blakeman's crew leads the league in penalties, averaging 16.3 per game. Historically, the Bengals have an 8-7 record with Blakeman as referee, including a 2-1 record against the Ravens.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baltimore-ravens #cincinnati-bengals #clete-blakeman

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

NBA Admits Missed Foul Call in Timberwolves-Mavericks Game 2

NBA referee Zach Zarba admitted that Kyrie Irving fouled Jaden McDaniels on a crucial late possession in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, but the call wasn't changed because officials can't add fouls upon review. The Mavericks retained possession and won the game, leading the series 2-0.

via CBS Sports|

#dallas-mavericks #game-controversy #minnesota-timberwolves