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‘Let’s get this hatred out of football’: Mikel Arteta on threats against referee
Arsenal manager demands change in game’s ‘culture’ He wants new rules to stop abuse of players or officials Mikel Arteta has urged football to prioritise changing the culture that surrounds the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pep confident of City sealing UCL knockout spot
Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.ESPN - 2d -
Referees’ chief believes David Coote still ‘deserves’ role in English football
RA chair insists sacked Coote ‘has so much to offer’ Former referee remains highly regarded in Europe David Coote “deserves” to have a continued role in English football, the chair of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sacked referee David Coote reveals struggles with his sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’
Coote said he was gay in first interview since dismissal ‘I hid my emotions as a young ref and my sexuality as well’ David Coote, the disgraced Premier League referee, has said struggles with ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sacked Premier League referee Coote hid sexuality for fear of abuse
Former Premier League referee David Coote has said he hid his sexuality during his career, fearing the abuse he would receive for being gay.BBC News - 2d -
Chiefs' Drue Tranquill says anyone talking about referee conspiracies can 'kick rocks'
Tranquill doesn't care for people who promote the conspiracy theory that the Chiefs are unfairly favored by the refsCBS Sports - 2d -
2025 Super Bowl referee will be familiar face to Eagles, though Chiefs haven't seen him in two years
This veteran ref will be officiating the NFL's biggest game for the second timeCBS Sports - 3d -
Bills' Sean McDermott addresses referee's spot on controversial fourth-down stop from Chiefs that changed game
This might have been the most controversial play of allCBS Sports - 3d -
AFC championship: Bills denied 1st down on controversial spot at critical juncture in loss to Chiefs
Was Josh Allen really short of the line of gain here?Yahoo Sports - 3d -
PGMOL ‘appalled’ by abuse of referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card
Official and his family have been targeted by online abuse PGMOL says police investigations have commenced The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has said it is ...The Guardian - 3d -
What’s behind financiers’ ‘blind spot’ on coal
Institutions have been unwilling to commit to firm policies on metallurgical coalFinancial Times - 6d -
Chiefs' absurd penalty streak in playoffs does little to dispel notion that referees favor Kansas City
Patrick Mahomes' team hasn't had more penalties than its opponent in the postseason since Super Bowl LV vs. the BuccaneersCBS Sports - Jan. 22 -
Sinner to face Shelton for spot in Aussie final
Defending champion Jannik Sinner dismissed No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Australian Open semifinals, where he will take on American Ben Shelton for a place in the final.ESPN - Jan. 22 -
Watch controversial double bounce as Swiatek beats Navarro
Watch the moment Iga Swiatek wins a point against Emma Navarro despite the ball bouncing twice during her Australian Open quarter-final victory.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in legal settlement
University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticism. Harvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
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 -
Bills vs. Ravens: Referee gets knocked to ground trying to break up scuffle in AFC divisional-round matchup
Things are getting chippy in BuffaloCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Rare 'UFO clouds' spotted in UK skies
Northern parts of the UK have been treated to the stunning sight of lenticular clouds. Matt Taylor explains how they form.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Mavericks' Jason Kidd says referees were 'scared to death' to call goaltending on Pelicans' game-winning block
The league's Last Two Minute report confirmed the missed call, but Dallas isn't expected to file a formal protest about the game's outcomeCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Pacers Bennedict Mathurin suspended one game for bumping referee
Touch a referee in anger and the suspension is automatic.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
The VAR Review: Chelsea rage as referee rejects Brooks red card
AFC Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks looked set to be shown a red card.ESPN - Jan. 15 -
Every VAR and refereeing error so far in the Premier League season
When has VAR made a mistake and which of the contentious decisions have fallen under "referee's call"?ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Confirmations for Trump's controversial cabinet picks set to begin
President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks are set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, as preparations for Trump’s Jan.20 inauguration ramp up. Over the course of four days, ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Tempers flare after Arsenal awarded controversial penalty
Watch as Manchester United and Arsenal players need to be physically restrained after disputing the award of a penalty for a foul on Kai Havertz.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Should this have stood? - Villa score controversial equaliser
Watch Amadou Onana score a controversial goal for Aston Villa in their FA Cup win, with West Ham protesting the award of the corner which lead to the goal as well as a possible foul on Lucas Paqueta.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
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A Glimpse Inside the Nastiest Spot on an N.H.L. Ice Rink
Life in front of the crease is “scary.” But the reward is worth it.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou's tirade on 'change'
Lucas Bergvall scored a late winner for Tottenham against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but there was controversy over whether he should have been on the pitch.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trump Jr. plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy
Donald Trump Jr. is planning to head to Greenland for a daylong trip just weeks after his father, President-elect Trump, said U.S. ownership of the Danish territory "is an absolute necessity." A ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
‘Not at Premier League level’: Fulham’s Silva blasts referee after Ipswich draw
Manager hits out at official after 2-2 draw ‘Really difficult to explain some decisions’ A frustrated Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, described the performance of Darren Bond, the referee, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz
Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.
Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings
On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Kohli & Smith in catch controversy
Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bereaved whale spotted pushing another dead calf
A whale that famously pushed its calf's dead body for 17 days in 2018 appears to be grieving again.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
