Arne Slot has only been the Liverpool head coach for 12 games. That said, it’s fair to say he’s already experienced his fair share of controversy when it comes to officiating calls. He might, however, not have been expecting to see his Reds outfit penalised by poor officiating in Europe. The Dutchman was left raging…
In the current edition of the Presidents Cup, Tom Kim has a record of 1-2 but has been a notable player causing trouble for the U.S. team. He has been seen celebrating with fist pumps, dancing around the green, and encouraging the crowd to make more noise after making impressive putts. Despite this, Kim has…
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent resurgence and answer listener emails on various baseball topics. They talk about what a dynastic team could do to avoid being widely hated, the idea of making a mid-plate-appearance batting change, widening foul lines to increase offense, the debate over whether reducing pitcher injuries would…
The NBA confirmed an illegal screen call on Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner during the closing seconds of the New York Knicks’ 121-117 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference second-round series, according to the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report. With 15 seconds left and Indiana trailing 118-117, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbled up…
Jamal Murray caused controversy during the Denver Nuggets’ 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves by throwing a heating pad onto the floor in the middle of a possession. Referee Marc Davis stated post-game that Murray should have received a technical foul for the incident, but not have been ejected. “I was the lead…
The NBA has rescinded a technical foul assessed to Anthony Edwards in the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 win over the Denver Nuggets. Edwards stared at but didn’t say anything to Reggie Jackson after beating him on a basket. Edwards was shocked to be issued a technical foul on the play.
In a contentious moment during the Phoenix Suns’ decisive victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Bol Bol confronted the referees over a foul call against Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, expressing frustration and alleging bias. The matchup between Bol Bol and Wembanyama, both known for their unique physical attributes, intensified as they faced off on…
Man United were 2-1 winners over Luton Town on Sunday but many fans of the Hatters will feel hard done by as Casemiro could have seen a red card in the first half of the Premier League match. The Brazil international was booked for a foul on Amari’i Bell in the first half and minutes…
When I go watch football, I sometimes drink too much and I always shout, often in support, but more often in criticism. I sometimes even swear. My fellow fans are the same. Some are even worse behaved. To keep us in check, fences, barriers and armies of stewards and police are employed to hold us…
Steve Kerr and Steph Curry were not happy with the amount of fouls called against them on Christmas Day v the Nuggets and Jamal Murray has responded to their complaints. Kerr was very vocal after his team’s 120-114 loss about how he thinks the NBA is legislating defense out of the game and remarked, “If…
