England triumphed over Switzerland in a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout to secure their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2024. Despite their lacklustre performances throughout the tournament, the Three Lions have found themselves just one step away from the final. Gareth Southgate has faced significant criticism for his tactics, player management, and inability to maximize…
The NBA has revealed the 12 officials who will be officiating the upcoming NBA Finals, as announced on Tuesday. The referees for the Finals are: Scott Foster, Tony Brothers, Marc Davis, James Capers, Zach Zarba, John Goble, David Guthrie, Bill Kennedy, Josh Tiven, Courtney Kirkland, James Williams, and Kevin Scott. “Each of these 12 officials…
Following a hard-fought Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton addressed concerns about officiating, emphasizing the need for self-improvement rather than blaming referees. In a thrilling showdown, the Knicks secured a 130-121 victory over the Pacers, extending their lead to 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson, Donte…
A new collective bargaining agreement between the Professional Referee Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) has been agreed upon. MLS referees are expected back at league matches this weekend, PRO and the PSRA announced Tuesday. The new CBA will run until January, 31, 2031, the release added. A tentative agreement was reached…
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…
Rudy Gobert has been fined four times the usual amount for his criticism of the NBA’s referees in the Timberwolves’ 113-104 overtime loss against the Cavaliers on March 8. Gobert has a fairly lengthy history of openly criticizing the officials, but this time it was his gesture during the game and his comments afterwards that…
LeBron James has continued to call out the referees, with his frustration stemming from the Lakers attempting just eight free throws compared to the Suns’ 19 during LA’s 123-113 loss in Phoenix on Sunday. James has been riding the referees for much of the season, despite the Lakers’ having the most favourable free-throw differential in…
3 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has slammed referees’ recent trend of always booking Casemiro after he makes his first foul during matches. In two consecutive Premier League games now, Casemiro has received dubious yellow cards after a rival player went down following little to no contact. Last week, he was booked when Aston…
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Being a referee is not an easy job, and lately, that has especially been true in the NFL. Referees in the NFL have been criticized over the last couple of years for a number of reasons, and fans and pundits have zeroed in on a couple of issues in…
In a nail-biting clash between the Indiana Pacers and the Boston Celtics, controversy marred the final moments as referees made a game-altering decision. With the score tied at 131 and 3.2 seconds remaining, Jaylen Brown’s potential game-winning shot was contested by Buddy Hield, resulting in a foul call that stirred debate. Following a review, referees…
