Criticizing Big Officials

Utah AD fined $40K for criticizing Big 12 officials

The Big 12 fined Utah AD Mark Harlan $40K and issued a public reprimand in the wake of his disparaging comments about officiating after Utah's loss to BYU.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Big 12 fines Utah AD Mark Harlan $40K for criticizing officials after loss to rival BYU

The Utah AD was incensed over a controversial fourth-down holding call, but apologized Sunday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

MWC scolds Wyoming coach for criticizing officials

The Mountain West reprimanded Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel for his public criticism of the officials following the Cowboys' loss to Utah State on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Criticism from ex-Trump officials piles up ahead of Election Day

Several former Trump administration officials are speaking out in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign to warn of the risks of electing their onetime boss to a second term. Former chief of staff ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

NFL fines Byron Young for critical face mask the officials missed

The league office, along with everyone but the game officials, saw the foul during game-clinching safety.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

New York officials call for big oil to be prosecuted for fueling climate disasters

Oil majors’ conduct can constitute reckless endangerment due to fossil fuels’ effect on global heating, advocates claim. New York state prosecutors could press criminal charges against big oil ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

For Biden Officials, Lebanon May Be a Problem Too Big to Solve

Despite hopes that political shifts in Beirut could bring lasting peace to the Israel-Lebanon border, the United States may have to settle for a quicker fix.

World - The New York Times - November 6

Fed Official Sees Big Disruptions to Some Industries With Mass Deportations

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari adds his voice to the chorus of economic experts on the potential effects of Trump’s central campaign theme.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

13 former Trump officials sign open letter backing John Kelly's criticism of the former president

Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Aaron Rodgers wasn't fined for criticizing officials after Week 6 loss to Bills

The NFL announces on a weekly basis all fines for on-field, in-game rules violations by players.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Israel Struck Air Defenses Around Critical Iranian Energy Sites, Officials Say

Israeli attacks hit air-defense systems around important energy sites but avoided the facilities themselves, Iranian and Israeli officials said. The United States had urged Israel not to strike ...

World - The New York Times - October 27

Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live

Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning drive

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Utah AD Mark Harlan fined $40,000 for ripping officials, Big 12 conference after loss to BYU

Mark Harlan said that the "game was absolutely stolen from us" after the Utes fell to BYU on Saturday night.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

How big is ‘big enough’ for China’s stimulus?

Some estimates and theories

World - Financial Times - October 16

Heisman watch: A Big Four, and then a very big drop

Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty is the midseason favorite after his incredible start to the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

Aaron Rodgers was wrong to criticize Mike Williams

A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like "I was just answering a question" or "I was just being honest" or "I was just trying to help" or whatever the person who ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Kamala Harris continues to underperform in critical states

Today’s polling speaks volumes; the Harris campaign’s increasing desperation speaks louder still.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

All-out battle for critical Michigan voters

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both campaigned in Michigan in the same county with 18 days to go before the election. Trump acknowledged that the abortion issue is ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Teenager in critical condition after Waterfoot assault

A 19-year-old is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Main Street in the village.

Barça's Laporta slams critics: We're fixing the club

Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit out at critics of his management on Saturday, as members approved the club's 2023-24 accounts during its annual general meeting.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Kamala Harris says it's 'not productive' for her to criticize Biden

In an interview with NBC’s Peter Alexander, Vice President Kamala Harris details how she would distance herself from President Biden, the widening gender gap among voters, why her criticizing ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

Youngkin criticizes DOJ suit against Virginia: 'This is not a purge'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) criticized a Department of Justice (DOJ) suit against his state over the purging of voter rolls Sunday. “To be clear, this is not a purge,” Youngkin said on “Fox ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Trump criticizes new NFL kickoff rule

Former President Trump criticized the NFL's new kickoff rule instated this season, saying the league shouldn’t have messed with something that already worked. "I hated seeing what the NFL did with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

When Critic vs. Choreographer Ignited a Cultural Firestorm

Thirty years ago, Bill T. Jones presented “Still/Here,” and the critic Arlene Croce responded with an explosive essay. Now the work is returning to the Brooklyn Academy.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Arnold Palmer's daughter criticizes Trump's 'unacceptable' remarks

Arnold Palmer’s daughter criticized former President Trump’s comments about her father as “unacceptable.” Peg Palmer Wears, the daughter of the legendary late golfer, slammed the ex-president’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Woman in critical condition after house explosion

Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident in which a man died on Saturday.

Evening Report — Kelly criticism haunts Trump

Plus: Analysts fear a polling miss; Dems fear a rout {beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Kelly warns about potential second Trump term Former Trump White House chief of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply

Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury

Business - Financial Times - October 24

NY Post endorses Trump after previous criticisms

The New York Post is endorsing former President Trump for president, arguing that his record in the White House matters more than his tendency to be "ridiculously hyperbolic." Writing that Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Republicans slam Sheehy critics for past comments

Republicans are pushing back on critics of Montana Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy by pointing out their histories of supporting Democrats and making partisan statements. Dave Madden, the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Critically endangered antelope born in UK safari park

It is the first time an eastern mountain bongo has been born at Woburn in more than a decade

Carville 'highly critical' of most media coverage of Trump

Democratic strategist James Carville sharply criticized the news media Saturday for how it covers former President Trump in the lead-up to next week's election. “We got nine days to go, and the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

John Legend steps into the campaign for critical Pennsylvania

Singer John Legend made a homecoming trip to Pennsylvania on Sunday, campaigning alongside Democratic Sen. Bob Casey in a late-stage campaign push.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks

Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...

World - ABC News - November 1

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