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Throw Pakistan out, says former New Zealand captain Reid
Wellington- Pakistan, which has players subject to investigations into illegal betting scams, should be thrown out of international cricket, according to former New Zealand captain and match referee John Reid. `I would make an example of them. You 've ...
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Chilean convicts learn to become football referees
AFP - COLINA, Chile (AFP) - A group of Chilean convicts are learning to impart justice on a scruffy prison football pitch, hoping to turn around their lives by becoming referees when they finish out their jail terms.
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Nigerian Nightmare promises sweet dreams for Klitschko (Reuters)
Reuters - Nigeria's Samuel Peter, who floored Vladimir Klitschko three times in a heavyweight title bout five years ago and still lost, said on Friday the bruising Ukrainian will not get up when they meet again in September.
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A-League declares war on divers
The A-League has taken a major stand against diving, banning two players for two matches each for duping referees into awarding penalties.
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Cup final ref makes pub match comeback
Englishman Howard Webb, who refereed the 2010 World Cup final, returned to soccer action this season by taking charge of a pub match.
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Blatter Backs Professional Refs for 2014 World Cup
ULRICHEN, Switzerland (AP) -- FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes referees should be full-time professionals if they want to work at the next World Cup.
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Blatter backs professional refs for 2014 World Cup
ULRICHEN, SWITZERLAND (AP) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter says only full-time professional referees should be chosen to work at the next World Cup. Blatter tells The Associated Press that improving the standards of elite referees is a top priority in ...
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President of European soccer downplays need for video technology, keeps faith in referees
The head of European soccer insists referees do not need help from video technology.
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Two heads better than one (if the heads talk and know how competent they are) | Not Exactly Rocket Science
Two party leaders have to cooperate in a coalition government, despite their political differences. A referee and a linesman have to make a decision that could spell success or failure in an international sporting tournament. Two heads have to direct ...
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What Really Bothered Me About Jermaine Defoe's Goal Against Young Boys
I didnt really care who won Wednesday nights game between Tottenham and Young Boys, so I am writing this as objectively as I can.But that second goal, a Jermaine Defoe beauty which may have been the turning point of the tie, really bothered me. ...
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UEFA calls for tougher corruption laws
European soccer officials are calling on lawmakers to help protect the game by adopting legislation against match-fixing and corrupt betting.
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Wenger ready for physical test
BLACKBURN - ARSENE Wenger fears Blackburn will try to rough up Arsenal in Saturday's clash at Ewood Park unless referee Chris Foy stops their aggressive tactics. Wenger, whose new acquisition Sebastien Squillaci will not be included in the squad ...
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Rugby refs come under microscope
Scrutinising the habits of referees is becoming as much a part of preparing for a rugby Test as studying your opponents.
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Webb: I should have sent off de Jong in World Cup final
London- Referee Howard Webb admitted in an interview published Thursday that he should have shown Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong a straight red card for his foul on Xabi Alonso in July's World Cup final defeat to Spain. De Jong only received a yellow ...
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Is Team USA Traveling On the Way to World Championships?
The United States men's basketball team and international referees are already disagreeing on traveling violations as the team heads for the world championships in Turkey.
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Why Mark Cuban Hates The Stock Market
Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has hurled insults at referees, opposing players, even a player's mother. Well, watch out Wall Street, because Cuban has another target: The stock market.
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David Stern, Referees, Owners and Rule Changes Have Ruined the NBA, Not Lebron
I came across an article titled "How Lebron James is Ruining the NBA," which is a ridiculous notion to begin with. While James' way of leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers was unwarranted, James was a free agent and had every right to leave the Cavaliers. .
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Identifying Cyclical vs. Structural Unemployment
Brad DeLong submits: Over at Slate, James Ledbetter says that he cannot referee between the two gangs of economists warring over the causes of high unemployment. But he is wrong. Complete Story
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Soccer-Police search for referee after player knifed to death
Reuters - RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Police in northeastern Brazil are searching for a referee after a player was stabbed to death during an amateur soccer match in Barreira in Ceara state.
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Brazil Police: Soccer Ref Fatally Stabs Player
Police in Brazil are hunting a soccer referee who reportedly stabbed a player to death during a dispute over a foul call. The fight broke out during a soccer match in the city of Barreira on Sunday afternoon when Jose Ramos da Silva, 28, protested a ...
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Redknapp backs referee decision
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp claimed referee Chris Foy was right to deny Stoke a late equaliser at the Britannia Stadium. Related Stories Hodgson not envious of City Carroll helps Toon rout Villa Tiote on verge of Newcastle move Red Devils held by ...
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St. Louis Rams: A Win Is a Win, But It Does It Really Count?
A preseason game is just that, a game before the season. Think of it as an organized scrimmage, or a practice with another team with fans and referees. Last night, the Rams preseason game saw them beat the Cleveland Browns. But, any way you wrap it, it ...
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Seifert and Rukavina square off at Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities meeting
It might have been more entertaining than the governor debate sans Tom Emmer. Former candidates for governor Marty Seifert and Tom Rukavina squared off for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Moderator Tim Flaherty wore of referee ...
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Injury blow for Sidibe
Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe suffered a crushing injury blow as it was revealed on Saturday night he could miss the rest of the season. Related Stories McCarthy hails battling Wolves Grant defiant after defeat Redknapp backs referee decision Bradley ...
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Martinez not worried about future
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez will not waste any energy on wondering if he has a future at the club. Related Stories McCarthy hails battling Wolves Grant defiant after defeat Redknapp backs referee decision Bradley fancies Villa job Gallas completes ...
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N.F.L. Moves Umpire, and Offenses Lose Piece of Their Attack
The N.F.L.s decision to move the umpires behind the backfield is meant to protect them, but it will also affect receivers routes and holding calls.
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Premier League Team News
Arsenal (9) v Blackpool (2):Arsenal include captain Cesc Fabregas, striker Robin van Persie, midfielder Alex Song and defender Johan Djourou in the squad but central defender Laurent Koscielny is suspended and midfielder Denilson is still out with an ...
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Global Soccer: Referees and Players, Taking Charge
The referee Stane Lannoy, who garnered negative attention for his work in the World Cup, redeemed himself by cracking down in a Champions League qualifying match.
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Harrigan dropped after video ref howler
NRL assistant referees coach Bill Harrigan has been dropped as a video referee until further notice following his controversial and incorrect ruling in St George Illawarra's Monday night win over Manly.
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Angry NFL official's expletives aired at Heinz Field
Unfortunately for the officials, it was open mic night at Heinz Field. Referee Jeff Triplette's field microphone picked up expletives uttered by him or one of his crew members apparently aimed at the replay official. Heinz Field - NFL ...
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