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Ex-AOC aide launches primary challenge to Pelosi
Saikat Chakrabarti said he would initiate a bid to challenge former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in the party primary for the seat she's held for more than two decades, citing concerns with new ...The Hill - 1d -
Prem closer to bringing in semi-auto VAR offside
The Premier League says "significant progress" has been made with testing of semi-automated VAR offside technology.ESPN - 1d -
NFLRA: Theories that refs favor Chiefs 'insulting'
The NFL Referees Association has joined commissioner Roger Goodell in dismissing suggestions that officials favor the Chiefs when working their games.ESPN - 2d -
Ex-Flyers Forward Already Impressing With New Team
This former Flyers forward is off to a nice start with his new team.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Goodell: Idea refs favor Chiefs 'ridiculous theory'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disputed the perception that officials favor the Chiefs, saying it's a "ridiculous theory."ESPN - 3d -
Doucouré scores 4th-fastest goal in Prem history
Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré scored the fastest goal in the Premier League this season after barely 10 seconds.ESPN - 4d -
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Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribery in landmark case
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.BBC News - 6d -
Axed PL ref Coote: Drug use didn't affect decisons
Former Premier League referee David Coote has insisted that his drug use had no bearing on his on-pitch decisions.ESPN - 6d -
'F--- that ref s---': Why Bills' James Cook isn't blaming officials for loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship
Buffalo's running back says the team should have played betterCBS Sports - Jan. 30 -
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama on hard shove from Ivica Zubac and lack of refs' calls: 'It feels unfair sometimes'
Wembanyama was fired up after the Clippers big man gave him a shove that sent him tumbling to the floorCBS Sports - Jan. 30 -
English refs in Spain? RFEF chief on Pérez desire
Spanish football federation [RFEF] president Rafael Louzán has claimed Florentino Pérez told him he'd like to bring English referees to Spain.ESPN - Jan. 29 -
Why the NFL still uses refs, not technology, to spot the ball
Microchips have been in NFL footballs since 2017, but the accuracy still isn't there to fully rely on technology.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 29 -
Ex-Prem ref Coote sorry for actions leading to sack
Former Premier League referee David Coote apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by England referees' body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to ...ESPN - Jan. 28 -
Ex-Belgium star arrested in cocaine investigation
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking into Europe from South America, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
Rage against the refs has become the norm but surely we can do better? | Jonathan Liew
Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card for Arsenal against Wolves sparked fury and officials are now under exhausting scrutiny. Well, obviously we need to talk about that Myles Lewis‑Skelly red card . ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Ref body 'appalled' by abuse after Arsenal red
The police have launched investigations into "threats and abuse" aimed at referee Michael Oliver and his family after Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card in Arsenal's 1-0 victory at ...ESPN - Jan. 27 -
The refs didn’t steal a Super Bowl trip from the Bills. The Chiefs’ excellence did
Some will insist debatable calls were to blame for another heartbreaker for Buffalo. But they have to contend with a great footballing dynasty every year. From 1967 through 1975, the Oakland ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker
The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Mourinho slams 'very famous' VAR ref after draw
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho hit out at VAR referee Paolo Mazzoleni following Thursday's goalless draw with Lyon in the Europa League.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Ex-interpreter impersonated Ohtani 24x for cash
Federal prosecutors released an audio recording in which they say Ippei Mizuhara impersonates Shohei Ohtani in an attempt to wire money from Ohtani's bank account.ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Mahomes: Refs not giving favorable calls to Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs aren't getting favorable treatment from officials, who are "doing their best to call the game as fair and as proper as they possibly can."ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Mixon's fine reissued, this time for actual ref talk
Texans running back Joe Mixon has been handed a reissued $25,000 fine by the NFL, in this instance for his actual comments about the officiating in the divisional round matchup between the Kansas ...ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Texans RB Joe Mixon says NFL fined him $25K over ref criticism he didn't make
Mixon claims he was fined by the NFL for a social media comment made by former NFL WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22 -
Hurley after berating ref: Show other coaches
UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport."ESPN - Jan. 22 -
NFL playoffs: Chiefs have ugly record with AFC Championship referee, Eagles are 6-1 with NFC title game ref
The NFL has revealed the referees for the AFC and NFC title gamesCBS Sports - Jan. 21 -
Anderson: Was Texans 'vs. refs' in loss to Chiefs
After Saturday's 23-14 AFC divisional round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in which some penalty calls worked against the Texans, Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr. said, "We knew it was going ...ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Frank: Liverpool best side in world, not just Prem
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has labelled Liverpool "the best team in the world" and believes they are "huge favourites" to win the Premier League title following their late win over his side.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Ex-UFC middleweight champ Weidman retires
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is hanging up his gloves, announcing his retirement Friday.ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment
Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Prem clubs avoid PSR charges; Leicester at risk
The Premier League have not charged any club with breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for last season, although Leicester City remain the most at risk of further penalties.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Ex-England captain Stoney hired to coach Canada
Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'
Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."ESPN - Jan. 12 -
UCLA's Cronin rips refs after ejection: 'Tired of it'
Three days after ripping his team following a home loss to Michigan, UCLA coach Mick Cronin turned his disdain toward the officials after being ejected at Maryland.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Ex-Georgia QB Carson Beck commits to Miami
Carson Beck has committed to Miami, just 24 hours after the former Georgia quarterback hit the transfer portal.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Ex-Hull striker Windass diagnosed with dementia
Former Hull, Bradford and Middlesbrough striker Dean Windass is diagnosed with stage two dementia.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Ex-RFU official 'extremely comfortable' with bonuses
Genevieve Shore, the ex-chair of the Rugby Football Union's remuneration committee, defends its controversial bonus scheme.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Van Dijk bristles at ref's decision in Spurs loss
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has questioned the referee's decision to not hand Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall a second yellow card before the 18-year-old scored the winning goal in the ...ESPN - Jan. 9 -
Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says
Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".BBC News - Jan. 9
