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Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel

The KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Manchester United's Amad Diallo despite contact from Bournemouth's Truffert, citing insufficient impact for a foul.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel

The KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Manchester United's Amad Diallo despite contact from Bournemouth's Truffert, citing insufficient impact for a foul.
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for misdemeanors

Moore was accused that same day of confronting the woman with whom he had been having an affair and blaming her for his firing, even threatening to kill himself with butter knives in her apartment.
Los Angeles Rams
#barcelona
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona file complaint to UEFA after penalty denied in Atletico loss

Barcelona filed a complaint with UEFA after a controversial non-penalty decision in their Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president confirms club will report refereeing vs Atletico to UEFA - 'Happened too many times' | Barca Universal

Barcelona lost 0-2 to Atletico Madrid amid refereeing controversies, prompting the club to consider filing a complaint with UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

UEFA dismiss Barcelona complaint over pen denied in Atletico defeat

UEFA deemed Barcelona's complaint about refereeing in their Champions League loss to Atlético Madrid as inadmissible.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Barcelona file complaint to UEFA after penalty denied in Atletico loss

Barcelona filed a complaint with UEFA after a controversial non-penalty decision in their Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president confirms club will report refereeing vs Atletico to UEFA - 'Happened too many times' | Barca Universal

Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Birmingham's Ducksch charged with drink driving

Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink driving after a three-vehicle collision and will appear in court on May 20.
#nfl-draft
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
5 days ago

Patriots won't have to look very far for their next special teams star

Patriots should prioritize offensive tackle and EDGE in the 2026 NFL Draft, but also need a special teams returner.
Dallas Cowboys
fromPro Football Rumors
1 month ago

NFL Announces 2026 Compensatory Picks

The NFL awarded 33 compensatory draft picks for 2026, distributed across Rounds 3-7 based on free agent losses, with Ravens, Eagles, and Steelers each receiving four picks.
New England Patriots
fromMusket Fire
5 days ago

Patriots won't have to look very far for their next special teams star

Patriots should prioritize offensive tackle and EDGE in the 2026 NFL Draft, but also need a special teams returner.
Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
4 days ago

Commanders could exploit hidden advantage as insider warns of draft chaos

Trade activity in the early stages of the 2026 NFL Draft is expected to be low, but some insiders predict a flurry of trades.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

NFL execs, scouts on 2026 draft's most polarizing players

NFL teams are optimistic as the draft approaches, but success depends on risk assessment of polarizing prospects.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NHL Coach Suffers Facial Fractures, Forced to Miss Road Trip After Taking Nasty Hit From Errant Puck

Jared Bednar suffered facial fractures after being hit by a puck during a game against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
#nfl
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
#washington-commanders
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
1 day ago

5 early Commanders cut candidates that would shock fans if 2026 falls apart

The Washington Commanders face high stakes in 2026 after a disappointing season, prompting potential roster changes.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
4 days ago

Commanders hit with sobering Dan Quinn reality as harsh truth surfaces

Washington Commanders faced challenges last season, raising concerns about head coach Dan Quinn's ability to sustain success.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
1 day ago

5 early Commanders cut candidates that would shock fans if 2026 falls apart

The Washington Commanders face high stakes in 2026 after a disappointing season, prompting potential roster changes.
Washington Redskins
fromRiggo's Rag
4 days ago

Commanders hit with sobering Dan Quinn reality as harsh truth surfaces

Washington Commanders faced challenges last season, raising concerns about head coach Dan Quinn's ability to sustain success.
Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
3 days ago

Commanders dangerously reliant on Terry McLaurin as deeper issue starts to show

Terry McLaurin's future with the Washington Commanders is uncertain, and the team is overly reliant on him for offensive success.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay

Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Poker
#nhl
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' penalty trouble vs. NYI: "I didn't like the 5-on-3 call at all... I think it's weak"

The team struggled defensively, faced penalty trouble, but had strong individual performances from Akhtyamov and Haymes.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: "They don't want the game to get out of hand, and I don't blame them... I don't think it is good for anybody"

Emotion will play a significant role in the upcoming game against the Ducks, influenced by past encounters and recent performances.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
5 days ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' penalty trouble vs. NYI: "I didn't like the 5-on-3 call at all... I think it's weak"

The team struggled defensively, faced penalty trouble, but had strong individual performances from Akhtyamov and Haymes.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: "They don't want the game to get out of hand, and I don't blame them... I don't think it is good for anybody"

Emotion will play a significant role in the upcoming game against the Ducks, influenced by past encounters and recent performances.
#nba
fromESPN.com
6 days ago
National Basketball Association

NBA fines Magic $25K for violating injury reporting rules

Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: Kings' late foul was tactical error, not tanking

Coach Doug Christie made a strategic error by fouling Seth Curry late in the game, leading to criticism and a loss for the Kings.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
6 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
Golden State Warriors
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: Kings' late foul was tactical error, not tanking

Coach Doug Christie made a strategic error by fouling Seth Curry late in the game, leading to criticism and a loss for the Kings.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
6 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
Manchester United
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
18 hours ago

Michael Carrick laments 'worst decision' he's seen from a referee as Manchester United lose another key defender

Michael Carrick criticized the red card decision for Lisandro Martinez as one of the worst he's ever seen.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
6 days ago

Real Madrid boss says referees missed important calls in loss to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's coach criticized refereeing decisions after a loss to Bayern Munich, emphasizing the need for focus on team performance instead.
#markquese-bell
Dallas Cowboys
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Cowboys' Markquese Bell facing felony, misdemeanor drug charges

Markquese Bell, Dallas Cowboys safety, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, facing potential NFL penalties.
Dallas Cowboys
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Cowboys' Markquese Bell facing felony, misdemeanor drug charges

Markquese Bell, Dallas Cowboys safety, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, facing potential NFL penalties.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Should I Consider Team Travel Fatigue When Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
#var
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.
New York Giants
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

How much difference will Giants' focus on special teams make?

The New York Giants prioritize improving their special teams under coach John Harbaugh, signing key specialists and enhancing their roster for better performance.
Poker
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Nicklaus, Watson, Player favor rolling back golf ball distance

Increased driving distance in golf is seen as a tragedy, prompting calls for a rollback of the golf ball to preserve the game's integrity.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system

The first official penalty shootout in football occurred on August 5, 1970, during a match between Manchester United and Hull City.
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
3 weeks ago

An obscure NHL rule lets players become emergency referees. Which teammate would Capitals players pick?

NHL Rule 31.11 allows teams to appoint players as referees and linesmen if official officials cannot appear due to misadventure or sickness and no suitable replacements are available.
fromBarca Universal
5 days ago

Official: Barcelona file complaint with UEFA over controversial refereeing in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona announces that, today, the Club's legal department has filed a formal complaint with UEFA regarding the events that occurred in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
US news
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Ref head seeks talks with clubs over 'DOGSO' reds

Willie Collum emphasizes the need for consistency in red card decisions related to denial of a goalscoring opportunity throughout the season.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Premier League is surprisingly lenient': did Chelsea get off lightly?

Chelsea received minimal penalties for over 30 rule breaches involving £47m in off-book payments during the Abramovich era, with fines totaling less than a quarter of Hazard's transfer fee.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence

Entering football matches without tickets in England and Wales becomes a criminal offense with penalties including up to five-year banning orders and £1,000 fines, effective before the Carabao Cup final.
#nfl-labor-negotiations
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Sources: NFL command center might assist if replacement refs used

The NFL is preparing to use replacement officials and shift penalty enforcement authority to the league office in New York if negotiations with referees fail by May 31.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

NFL seeks list of possible replacement refs if CBA not reached

The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials from small colleges if negotiations with the Referees Association fail before the May deadline, mirroring its 2012 lockout strategy.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Mounting frustration in NFL labor talks with referees

NFL and referees union negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement are stalled, with owners frustrated over disagreements on officiating performance standards and accountability measures.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Sources: NFL command center might assist if replacement refs used

The NFL is preparing to use replacement officials and shift penalty enforcement authority to the league office in New York if negotiations with referees fail by May 31.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

NFL seeks list of possible replacement refs if CBA not reached

The NFL is preparing to hire replacement officials from small colleges if negotiations with the Referees Association fail before the May deadline, mirroring its 2012 lockout strategy.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Mounting frustration in NFL labor talks with referees

NFL and referees union negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement are stalled, with owners frustrated over disagreements on officiating performance standards and accountability measures.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What happens when a manager gets suspended?

Premier League managers receive one-match bans for three yellow cards, with escalating suspensions at six, nine, and 12 cautions, applying to league and FA Cup games but not European fixtures or domestic cup finals.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Is there a right time for a Panenka - as Brentford pay the price?

Brentford's Dango Ouattara missed a crucial penalty in a shootout against West Ham using a Panenka chip, eliminating Brentford from the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

FIFA plans to introduce a rule allowing players to be sent off for covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents, following a racial abuse incident involving Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Corner kicks in the Premier League are increasingly dominated by physical grappling and pushing, with referees struggling to manage the chaos and enforce rules effectively.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?

Football's complexity has increased due to confusing rule interpretations, particularly handball laws, offside decisions, and VAR implementation, making the sport difficult for supporters to follow.
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

MLB owners vote in favor of enforcing rule to curb pitch stealing

MLB requires base coaches to remain in their coach's boxes until the pitch to prevent pitch tipping and limit coaches' ability to relay pitch information.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Why Fullkrug's penalty wasn't retaken despite obvious encroachment

Encroachment causes retake only if it interferes with rebound/taker; keeper off his line matters only if it clearly alters a missed shot.
National Hockey League
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 months ago

Craig Berube on the lack of penalty calls in the Leafs' favour: "I don't have an answer for that... I do, but I'm not going to tell you"

Maple Leafs improved to 26-21-9 with a 4-2 win behind Joseph Woll's goaltending, Nylander's three-point effort, shot blocking, and timely lines.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

NFL to consider replay for missed player-safety penalties

NFL will consider allowing video review of missed player-safety penalties such as face masks, roughing, and hip-drop tackles to improve in-game safety enforcement.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA football panel proposes changes to targeting ejections

Division I football proposes a one-year trial allowing first-time targeting disqualifications to be served in the next game's first half regardless of when the penalty occurs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Football Daily | Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa's opener. Lucas Digne needed his own dedicated review booth, escaping with a yellow card for an agricultural tackle on Jacob Murphy and avoiding a penalty for handball. Officials ruled that Digne handled the ball outside the penalty area, an impressive feat given that he both took off and landed inside the box as he jumped to block a cross.
Soccer (FIFA)
#nfl-officiating
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rams know special teams vs. Seahawks could make or break their Super Bowl hopes

"If there's one person, two people that aren't executing to the best of their abilities, he's going to find that crease," Rams veteran linebacker Troy Reeder said. "And they have a unit as a whole that does a really good job of getting him started in his returns. ... You just want to contain this guy, and not let him make a play that could change the game."
National Football League
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